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

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Portland is to train and bus which costs $11 - $30 and takes 6h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Portland is to drive which takes 4h 13m and costs $60 - $95.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne and Portland?

No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne to Portland. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St and arriving at Henty Street Bus Interchange/Henty St via Ballarat Station/Lydiard St and Hamilton Station/Station St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h.

How far is it from Melbourne to Portland?

The distance between Melbourne and Portland is 373 km. The road distance is 353.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Melbourne to Portland without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 2m and costs $11 - $30.

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

It takes approximately 6h 2m to get from Melbourne to Portland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Portland bus from?

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

Where does the Melbourne to Portland bus arrive?

Melbourne to Portland bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Ballarat Station/Lydiard St.

Can I drive from Melbourne to Portland?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Portland is 354 km. It takes approximately 4h 13m to drive from Melbourne to Portland.

Where can I stay near Portland?

There are 75+ hotels available in Portland.

Melbourne to Portland - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Melbourne to Portland by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Warrnambool Stationtrain Geelong
2. Take the bus from Warrnambool Station/Merri St to Henty Street Bus Interchange/Henty Stbus Coach
6h 2m
$11–30
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Ballarat Station/Lydiard Stbus
2. Take the bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Hamilton Station/Station Stbus
3. Take the bus from Hamilton Station/Station St to Henty Street Bus Interchange/Henty Stbus
7h
$5–52
Drive 353.8 km
1. Drive from Melbourne to Portlandcar 353.8 km
4h 13m
$64–92
Fly, bus
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Mount Gambier Airport (MGB)plane MEL - MGB
2. Take the bus from Tourist Information Centre/Jubilee Hwy East to Henty Street Bus Interchange/Henty Stbus
5h 8m
$238–408

Melbourne to Portland by train and bus

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6h 2mAverage Duration

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Distance: 373.1 km
Duration: 6h 2m

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

You can take a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Henty Street Bus Interchange/Henty St via Ballarat Station/Lydiard St and Hamilton Station/Station St in around 7h.

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