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

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Portarlington is to train and line 60 bus which costs $14 - $18 and takes 2h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Portarlington is to ferry which takes 1h 10m and costs $26.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne and Portarlington?

No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne to Portarlington. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St and arriving at Portarlington Town Centre/Newcombe St via Geelong Station/Railway Tce. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 30m.

Is there a direct ferry between Melbourne and Portarlington?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Melbourne Docklands and arriving at Portarlington. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 10m.

How far is it from Melbourne to Portarlington?

The distance between Melbourne and Portarlington is 46 km. The road distance is 103.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Melbourne to Portarlington without a car is to ferry which takes 1h 10m and costs $26.

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

The ferry from Melbourne Docklands to Portarlington takes 1h 10m including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Portarlington bus from?

Melbourne to Portarlington bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St station.

Where does the Melbourne to Portarlington bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Melbourne to Portarlington?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Portarlington is 103 km. It takes approximately 1h 22m to drive from Melbourne to Portarlington.

Where can I stay near Portarlington?

There are 690+ hotels available in Portarlington.

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

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

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Ferry
best
1. Take the ferry from Melbourne Docklands to Portarlingtonferry Docklands to Portarlington
1h 10m
$26
Bus, line 60 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Geelong Station/Railway Tcebus Geelong
2. Take the bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Portarlington Town Centre/Newcombe Stbus 60
2h 30m
$7–21
Train, line 60 bus
1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Geelong Stationtrain Geelong
2. Take the bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Portarlington Town Centre/Newcombe Stbus 60
2h 30m
$14–17
Drive 103.3 km
1. Drive from Melbourne to Portarlingtoncar 103.3 km
1h 22m
$19–27

Melbourne to Portarlington by ferry

14Weekly Ferries

1h 10mAverage Duration

$26Cheapest Price

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Distance: 45.9 km
Duration: 1h 10m

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

Port Phillip Ferries operates a ferry from Melbourne Docklands to Portarlington twice daily. Tickets cost $26 and the journey takes 1h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Portarlington Town Centre/Newcombe St via Geelong Station/Railway Tce in around 2h 30m.

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