What is the cheapest way to get from Port Melbourne to Portarlington?

The cheapest way to get from Port Melbourne to Portarlington is to train and line 60 bus which costs $19 - $24 and takes 2h 54m.

What is the fastest way to get from Port Melbourne to Portarlington?

The fastest way to get from Port Melbourne to Portarlington is to drive which takes 1h 20m and costs $17 - $26.

Is there a direct bus between Port Melbourne and Portarlington?

No, there is no direct bus from Port Melbourne to Portarlington. However, there are services departing from Bay Street Shops/Bay St and arriving at Portarlington Town Centre/Newcombe St via Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St and Geelong Station/Railway Tce. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 1m.

Is there a direct ferry between Port Melbourne and Portarlington?

No, there is no direct ferry from Port Melbourne to Portarlington. However, there are services departing from Melbourne Docklands and arriving at Portarlington via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 40m.

How far is it from Port Melbourne to Portarlington?

The distance between Port Melbourne and Portarlington is 53 km. The road distance is 101.3 km.

How do I travel from Port Melbourne to Portarlington without a car?

The best way to get from Port Melbourne to Portarlington without a car is to ferry which takes 2h 40m and costs $38.

How long does it take to get from Port Melbourne to Portarlington?

It takes approximately 2h 40m to get from Port Melbourne to Portarlington, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Port Melbourne to Portarlington bus from?

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

Where does the Port Melbourne to Portarlington bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Port Melbourne to Portarlington?

Yes, the driving distance between Port Melbourne to Portarlington is 101 km. It takes approximately 1h 20m to drive from Port Melbourne to Portarlington.

Where can I stay near Portarlington?

There are 695+ hotels available in Portarlington.

Port Melbourne to Portarlington - 4 ways to travel via train, and ferry

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

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Ferry
best
1. Take the ferry from Melbourne Docklands to Portarlingtonferry Docklands to Portarlington
2h 40m
$38
Bus, line 60 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Geelong Station/Railway Tcebus Geelong
2. Take the bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Portarlington Town Centre/Newcombe Stbus 60
4h 1m
$13–28
Train, line 60 bus
1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Geelong Stationtrain Geelong
2. Take the bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Portarlington Town Centre/Newcombe Stbus 60
2h 54m
$20–24
Drive 101.3 km
1. Drive from Port Melbourne to Portarlingtoncar 101.3 km
1h 20m
$18–26

Port Melbourne to Portarlington by bus, tram, and ferry

14Weekly Services

2h 40mAverage Duration

$38Cheapest Price

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Distance: 52.9 km
Duration: 2h 40m

What companies run services between Port Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Portarlington, VIC, Australia?

Port Phillip Ferries operates a ferry from Melbourne Docklands to Portarlington twice daily. Tickets cost $26 and the journey takes 1h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bay Street Shops/Bay St to Portarlington Town Centre/Newcombe St via Flinders Lane/Queen St, Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St, and Geelong Station/Railway Tce in around 4h 1m.

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