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How to get fromFrankston to Portarlingtonby train, ferry, bus, car, or car ferry

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There are 3 ways to get from Frankston to Portarlington by train, ferry, bus, car, or car ferry

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Frankston Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain train Frankston
    2. Take the ferry from Melbourne Docklands to Portarlingtonferry ferry Docklands to Portarlington
    3h 32m
    $32

  2. Train, line 60 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Frankston Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Geelong Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Portarlington Town Centre/Newcombe Stbus bus 60
    3h 53m
    $20–24

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Frankston to Sorrentocar car
    2. Take the carferry from Sorrento to Queenscliffcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Queenscliff to Portarlingtoncar car
    1h 47m
    $23–40

Frankston to Portarlington by train, foot, and ferry

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration3h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$32Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 92.4 km
  • Duration: 3h 32m

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

There is no direct connection from Frankston to Portarlington. However, you can take the train to Southern Cross Station, walk to Melbourne Docklands, then take the ferry to Portarlington. Alternatively, you can take a train from Frankston Station to Portarlington Town Centre/Newcombe St via Southern Cross Station, Geelong Station, and Geelong Station/Railway Tce in around 3h 53m.

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