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

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Portsea is to train and bus which costs $12 and takes 3h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Portsea is to drive which takes 1h 31m and costs $18 - $27.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne and Portsea?

No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne to Portsea. However, there are services departing from Swan St/Punt Rd and arriving at Point Nepean National Park Entrance/Point Nepean Rd via Elsternwick Station/Horne St and Frankston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 49m.

How far is it from Melbourne to Portsea?

The distance between Melbourne and Portsea is 102 km. The road distance is 101.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Melbourne to Portsea without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 33m and costs $12.

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

It takes approximately 3h 33m to get from Melbourne to Portsea, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Portsea bus from?

Melbourne to Portsea bus services, operated by SkyBus, depart from Elsternwick Station/Horne St.

Where does the Melbourne to Portsea bus arrive?

Melbourne to Portsea bus services, operated by SkyBus, arrive at Frankston station.

Can I drive from Melbourne to Portsea?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Portsea is 102 km. It takes approximately 1h 31m to drive from Melbourne to Portsea.

Where can I stay near Portsea?

There are 1740+ hotels available in Portsea.

Melbourne to Portsea - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and car ferry

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

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Frankston Stationtrain Frankston
2. Take the bus from Frankston to Point Nepean National Park Entrance/Point Nepean Rdbus 788
3h 33m
$11
Train, drive, car ferry
1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Marshall Stationtrain
2. Drive from Marshall Station to Queenscliffcar
3. Take the carferry from Queenscliff to Sorrentocarferry
3h 37m
$26–43
Drive 101.6 km
1. Drive from Melbourne to Portseacar 101.6 km
1h 31m
$19–27
Bus
1. Take the bus from Elsternwick Station/Horne St to Frankstonbus Frankston - Melbourne Airport
2. Take the bus from Frankston to Point Nepean National Park Entrance/Point Nepean Rdbus 788
4h 49m
$40

Melbourne to Portsea by train and bus

109Weekly Services

3h 33mAverage Duration

$11Cheapest Price

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Distance: 101.8 km
Duration: 3h 33m

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

You can take a bus from Swan St/Punt Rd to Point Nepean National Park Entrance/Point Nepean Rd via Elsternwick Station/Horne St and Frankston in around 4h 49m.

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