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How to get fromPortarlington to Frankstonby ferry, train, car, car ferry, or bus

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

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  1. Ferry, train

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Portarlington to Melbourne Docklandsferry ferry Portarlington to Docklands
    2. Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Frankston Stationtrain train Frankston
    2h 41m
    $38

  2. Line 60 bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Portarlington Town Centre/Newcombe St to Geelong Station/Railway Tcebus bus 60
    2. Take the train from Geelong Station to Footscray Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Frankston Stationtrain train
    3h 21m
    $20–24

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Portarlington to Queenscliffcar car
    2. Take the carferry from Queenscliff to Sorrentocarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Sorrento to Frankstoncar car
    1h 47m
    $23–40

Portarlington to Frankston by ferry, tram, and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration2h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$38Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 91.1 km
  • Duration: 2h 41m

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

There is no direct connection from Portarlington to Frankston. However, you can take the ferry to Melbourne Docklands, walk to Stadium Precinct - Bourke St/Harbour Esp #D3, take the line 75 vehicle to Swanston St/Flinders St #5, walk to Flinders Street Station, then take the train to Frankston Station. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Portarlington to Frankston via Queenscliff and Sorrento in around 1h 47m.

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