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How to get fromPortarlington to Adelaideby ferry, plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Portarlington to Adelaide by ferry, plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Ferry to Melbourne Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Portarlington to Melbourne Docklandsferry ferry
    2. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Adelaide Airport (ADL)plane plane MEL - ADL
    4h 49m
    $154–389

  2. Ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Portarlington to Melbourne Docklandsferry ferry Portarlington to Docklands
    2. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to 85 Franklin Stbus bus Coach
    14h 12m
    $37–86

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from North Shore Station to Adelaide Stationtrain train The Overland
    11h 23m
    $143–367

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Ballarat Station/Lydiard Stbus bus Coach
    2. Take the bus from Ballarat to Adelaidebus bus Adelaide
    12h 41m
    $102–120

  5. Drive 730.1 km

    1. Drive from Portarlington to Adelaidecar car 730.1 km
    8h 31m
    $131–189

  6. Line 60 bus to Avalon Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Portarlington Town Centre/Newcombe St to Geelong Station/Railway Tcebus bus
    2. Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Adelaide Airport (ADL)plane plane AVV - ADL
    5h 15m
    $119–438

Portarlington to Adelaide by bus and train

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration11h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$143Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 716.8 km
  • Duration: 4h 49m

What companies run services between Portarlington, VIC, Australia and Adelaide, SA, Australia?

Journey Beyond - The Overland operates a train from North Shore Station to Adelaide Station twice a week. Tickets cost $130–350 and the journey takes 9h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portarlington Town Centre/Newcombe St to Adelaide via Geelong Station/Railway Tce and Ballarat in around 12h 41m.

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