What is the cheapest way to get from Footscray to Portarlington?

The cheapest way to get from Footscray to Portarlington is to train and line 60 bus which costs $14 - $18 and takes 2h 22m.

What is the fastest way to get from Footscray to Portarlington?

The fastest way to get from Footscray to Portarlington is to drive which takes 1h 16m and costs $17 - $26.

Is there a direct bus between Footscray and Portarlington?

No, there is no direct bus from Footscray station to Portarlington. However, there are services departing from Footscray Station/Irving St and arriving at Portarlington Town Centre/Newcombe St via Geelong Station/Railway Tce. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 22m.

Is there a direct ferry between Footscray and Portarlington?

No, there is no direct ferry from Footscray to Portarlington. However, there are services departing from Melbourne Docklands and arriving at Portarlington via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 31m.

How far is it from Footscray to Portarlington?

The distance between Footscray and Portarlington is 123 km. The road distance is 96.9 km.

How do I travel from Footscray to Portarlington without a car?

The best way to get from Footscray to Portarlington without a car is to bus and line 60 bus which takes 2h 22m and costs $7 - $21.

How long does it take to get from Footscray to Portarlington?

It takes approximately 2h 22m to get from Footscray to Portarlington, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Footscray to Portarlington bus from?

Footscray to Portarlington bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Footscray Station/Irving St.

Where does the Footscray to Portarlington bus arrive?

Footscray to Portarlington bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Geelong Station/Railway Tce.

Can I drive from Footscray to Portarlington?

Yes, the driving distance between Footscray to Portarlington is 97 km. It takes approximately 1h 16m to drive from Footscray to Portarlington.

Where can I stay near Portarlington?

There are 690+ hotels available in Portarlington.

Footscray to Portarlington - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 60 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Footscray to Portarlington by bus, train, ferry, or car

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Bus, line 60 bus
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1. Take the bus from Footscray Station/Irving St to Geelong Station/Railway Tcebus Geelong
2. Take the bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Portarlington Town Centre/Newcombe Stbus 60
2h 22m
$7–21
Train, line 60 bus
1. Take the train from Footscray Station to Geelong Stationtrain Geelong
2. Take the bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Portarlington Town Centre/Newcombe Stbus 60
2h 22m
$14–17
Ferry
1. Take the ferry from Melbourne Docklands to Portarlingtonferry Docklands to Portarlington
2h 31m
$31
Drive 96.9 km
1. Drive from Footscray to Portarlingtoncar 96.9 km
1h 16m
$18–26

Footscray to Portarlington by bus

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2h 22mAverage Duration

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Distance: 123.5 km
Duration: 2h 22m

What companies run services between Footscray, VIC, Australia and Portarlington, VIC, Australia?

You can take a bus from Footscray Station/Irving St to Portarlington Town Centre/Newcombe St via Geelong Station/Railway Tce in around 2h 22m. Alternatively, Port Phillip Ferries operates a ferry from Melbourne Docklands to Portarlington twice daily. Tickets cost $26 and the journey takes 1h 10m.

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