There are 4 ways to get from Port Melbourne to Bordertown by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Bordertown Stationtrain The Overland
7h 55m$146–286Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Makin St/Heritage Stbus Coach
- Take the bus from Hender St - North East side to Farquhar St / Binnie St - South sidebus 1270
11h 30m$19–61Drive 453.4 km
- Drive from Port Melbourne to Bordertowncar 453.4 km
5h 12m$98–141Fly, bus
- Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Mount Gambier Airport (MGB)plane MEL - MGB
- Take the bus from Jubillee Hwy East - North East side to Binnie St / North Tce - West sidebus
7h 8m$293–539
Port Melbourne to Bordertown by tram and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Port Melbourne to Bordertown is to bus which costs $18 - $65 and takes 11h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Port Melbourne to Bordertown is to drive which takes 5h 12m and costs $95 - $150.
No, there is no direct bus from Port Melbourne to Bordertown. However, there are services departing from Bay Street Shops/Bay St and arriving at Farquhar St / Binnie St - South side via Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St and Hender St - North East side. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Port Melbourne to Bordertown station. However, there are services departing from Graham St/Light Rail #128 and arriving at Bordertown Station via Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 55m.
The distance between Port Melbourne and Bordertown is 520 km. The road distance is 453.4 km.
The best way to get from Port Melbourne to Bordertown without a car is to train which takes 7h 55m and costs $140 - $290.
It takes approximately 7h 55m to get from Port Melbourne to Bordertown, including transfers.
Port Melbourne to Bordertown bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St station.
Port Melbourne to Bordertown train services, operated by Journey Beyond - The Overland, depart from Southern Cross Station.
The best way to get from Port Melbourne to Bordertown is to train which takes 7h 55m and costs $140 - $290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $18 - $65 and takes 11h 30m.
What companies run services between Port Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Bordertown, SA, Australia?
Journey Beyond - The Overland operates a train from Southern Cross Station to Bordertown Station twice a week. Tickets cost $140–280 and the journey takes 6h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bay Street Shops/Bay St to Farquhar St / Binnie St - South side via Flinders Lane/Queen St, Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St, Makin St/Heritage St, and Hender St - North East side in around 11h 30m.
- Website
- rex.com.au
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Mount Gambier Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $220–390
- Phone
- 1800 703 357
- [email protected]
- Website
- Journey Beyond
Train from Southern Cross Station to Bordertown Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 44m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $140–280
- Website
- Journey Beyond
- Red Standard
- $140–170
- Red Premium
- $230–280
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- V/Line
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Makin St/Heritage St
- Phone
- 1300 311 108
- Website
- Adelaide Metro
Bus from Hender St - North East side to Farquhar St / Binnie St - South side
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $5
- Website
- Adelaide Metro
- Schedules at
- Adelaide Metro
Bus from Jubillee Hwy East - North East side to Binnie St / North Tce - West side
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $5
- Website
- Adelaide Metro
- Schedules at
- Adelaide Metro
- Phone
- 1300 851 345
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stateliner
Bus from Jubillee Hwy East - North East side to Binnie St / North Tce - West side
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $50–70
- Website
- Stateliner
- Schedules at
- Stateliner
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Port Melbourne to Bordertown bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Makin St/Heritage St station.
Bordertown is 30 min behind Port Melbourne. It is currently 6:33 AM in Port Melbourne and 6:03 AM in Bordertown.
Port Melbourne to Bordertown train services, operated by Journey Beyond - The Overland, arrive at Bordertown Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Port Melbourne to Bordertown is 453 km. It takes approximately 5h 12m to drive from Port Melbourne to Bordertown.
There are four+ hotels available in Bordertown.