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How to get fromPhillip Island to Portarlingtonby bus, train, ferry, car, or car ferry

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

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  1. Bus, train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Ventnor Beach Rd/Gap Rd to Station St/High Stbus bus
    2. Take the train from Cranbourne Station to Town Hall Stationtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Melbourne Docklands to Portarlingtonferry ferry
    5h 22m
    $39–53

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Ventnor Beach Rd/Gap Rd to Dandenong Station/Foster Stbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chadstone Shopping Centre/Eastern Access Rd to Sunshine Station/Dickson Stbus bus 903
    3. Take the train from Sunshine Station to Geelong Stationtrain train
    8h 49m
    $22–40

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Phillip Island to Sorrentocar car
    2. Take the carferry from Sorrento to Queenscliffcarferry car ferry
    2h 52m
    $39–63

Phillip Island to Portarlington by bus, train, foot, tram, and ferry

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration5h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$39Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 187.7 km
  • Duration: 5h 22m

What companies run services between Phillip Island, VIC, Australia and Portarlington, VIC, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Phillip Island to Portarlington. However, you can take the bus to Station St/High St, walk to Cranbourne Station, take the train to Town Hall Station, walk to Elizabeth St/Flinders St #4, take the line 70 vehicle to Stadium Precinct - Bourke St/Harbour Esp #D3, walk to Melbourne Docklands, then take the ferry to Portarlington. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ventnor Beach Rd/Gap Rd to Portarlington Town Centre/Newcombe St via Dandenong Station/Foster St, Chadstone Shopping Centre/Eastern Access Rd, Sunshine Station/Dickson St, Sunshine Station, Geelong Station, and Geelong Station/Railway Tce in around 8h 49m.

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