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

The cheapest way to get from Portarlington to Melbourne is to line 60 bus and train which costs $13 - $18 and takes 1h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Portarlington to Melbourne is to ferry which takes 1h 10m and costs $26.

Is there a direct bus between Portarlington and Melbourne?

No, there is no direct bus from Portarlington to Melbourne. However, there are services departing from Portarlington Town Centre/Newcombe St and arriving at Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St via Geelong Station/Railway Tce. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 47m.

Is there a direct ferry between Portarlington and Melbourne?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Portarlington and arriving at Melbourne Docklands. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 10m.

How far is it from Portarlington to Melbourne?

The distance between Portarlington and Melbourne is 46 km. The road distance is 103.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Portarlington to Melbourne without a car is to ferry which takes 1h 10m and costs $26.

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

The ferry from Portarlington to Melbourne Docklands takes 1h 10m including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Portarlington to Melbourne bus from?

Portarlington to Melbourne bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Portarlington Town Centre/Newcombe St station.

Where does the Portarlington to Melbourne bus arrive?

Portarlington to Melbourne bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Geelong Station/Railway Tce.

Can I drive from Portarlington to Melbourne?

Yes, the driving distance between Portarlington to Melbourne is 104 km. It takes approximately 1h 23m to drive from Portarlington to Melbourne.

Where can I stay near Melbourne?

There are 5288+ hotels available in Melbourne.

Portarlington to Melbourne - 4 ways to travel via train, ferry, and line 60 bus

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

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Ferry
best
1. Take the ferry from Portarlington to Melbourne Docklandsferry Portarlington to Docklands
1h 10m
$26
Line 60 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Portarlington Town Centre/Newcombe St to Geelong Station/Railway Tcebus 60
2. Take the bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer Stbus Geelong
2h 47m
$7–22
Line 60 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Portarlington Town Centre/Newcombe St to Geelong Station/Railway Tcebus 60
2. Take the train from Geelong Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain Geelong
1h 58m
$14–18
Drive 103.7 km
1. Drive from Portarlington to Melbournecar 103.7 km
1h 23m
$19–27

Portarlington to Melbourne by ferry

14Weekly Ferries

1h 10mAverage Duration

$26Cheapest Price

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Distance: 45.9 km
Duration: 1h 10m

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

Port Phillip Ferries operates a ferry from Portarlington to Melbourne Docklands twice daily. Tickets cost $26 and the journey takes 1h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portarlington Town Centre/Newcombe St to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St via Geelong Station/Railway Tce in around 2h 47m.

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