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

The cheapest way to get from Northcote to Portarlington is to line 86 tram and train and line 60 bus which costs $19 - $24 and takes 3h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Northcote to Portarlington is to drive which takes 1h 30m and costs $19 - $28.

How far is it from Northcote to Portarlington?

The distance between Northcote and Portarlington is 55 km. The road distance is 108.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Northcote to Portarlington without a car is to line 86 tram and ferry which takes 3h 1m and costs $32.

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

It takes approximately 3h 1m to get from Northcote to Portarlington, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Northcote to Portarlington bus from?

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

Where does the Northcote to Portarlington bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Northcote to Portarlington?

Yes, the driving distance between Northcote to Portarlington is 108 km. It takes approximately 1h 30m to drive from Northcote to Portarlington.

Where can I stay near Portarlington?

There are 695+ hotels available in Portarlington.

Northcote to Portarlington - 4 ways to travel via train, line 86 tram

Q: Is there a direct bus between Northcote and Portarlington?

No, there is no direct bus from Northcote to Portarlington. However, there are services departing from High St/Separation St and arriving at Portarlington Town Centre/Newcombe St via Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rd, Footscray Station/Irving St and Geelong Station/Railway Tce. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.

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

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Line 86 tram, ferry
best
1. Take the tram from McCutcheon St/High St #34 to Docklands Stadium/La Trobe St #D1tram 86
2. Take the ferry from Melbourne Docklands to Portarlingtonferry Docklands to Portarlington
3h 1m
$32
Bus, line 60 bus
cheapest
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
4h 21m
$13–27
Line 86 tram, train, line 60 bus
1. Take the tram from McCutcheon St/High St #34 to Spencer St/Bourke St #1tram 86
2. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Geelong Stationtrain
3. Take the bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Portarlington Town Centre/Newcombe Stbus 60
3h 25m
$20–24
Drive 108.4 km
1. Drive from Northcote to Portarlingtoncar 108.4 km
1h 30m
$20–28

Northcote to Portarlington by tram, foot, and ferry

14Weekly Services

3h 1mAverage Duration

$32Cheapest Price

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Distance: 55.4 km
Duration: 3h 1m

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

You can take a bus from High St/Separation St to Portarlington Town Centre/Newcombe St via Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rd, Leeds St/Paisley St, Footscray Station/Irving St, and Geelong Station/Railway Tce in around 4h 21m.

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