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

The cheapest way to get from Portarlington to Thomastown is to line 60 bus and train which costs $19 - $24 and takes 2h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Portarlington to Thomastown is to drive which takes 1h 32m and costs $20 - $30.

Is there a direct bus between Portarlington and Thomastown?

No, there is no direct bus from Portarlington to Thomastown station. However, there are services departing from Portarlington Town Centre/Newcombe St and arriving at Preston Station/Murray Rd via Geelong Station/Railway Tce and Sunshine Station/Dickson St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.

How far is it from Portarlington to Thomastown?

The distance between Portarlington and Thomastown is 67 km. The road distance is 118.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Portarlington to Thomastown without a car is to ferry and train which takes 2h 9m and costs $32.

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

It takes approximately 2h 9m to get from Portarlington to Thomastown, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Portarlington to Thomastown bus from?

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

Where does the Portarlington to Thomastown bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Portarlington to Thomastown?

Yes, the driving distance between Portarlington to Thomastown is 118 km. It takes approximately 1h 32m to drive from Portarlington to Thomastown.

Where can I stay near Thomastown?

There are 4927+ hotels available in Thomastown.

Portarlington to Thomastown - 4 ways to travel via train, ferry

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

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Ferry, train
best
1. Take the ferry from Portarlington to Melbourne Docklandsferry Portarlington to Docklands
2. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Thomastown Stationtrain Mernda
2h 9m
$32
Line 60 bus, bus, line 903 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 Sunshine Station/City Plbus
3. Take the bus from Sunshine Station/Dickson St to Preston Station/Murray Rdbus 903
4h 20m
$19–33
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
3. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Thomastown Stationtrain
2h 48m
$20–24
Drive 118.3 km
1. Drive from Portarlington to Thomastowncar 118.3 km
1h 32m
$21–31

Portarlington to Thomastown by ferry, foot, and train

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2h 9mAverage Duration

$32Cheapest Price

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Distance: 67.1 km
Duration: 2h 9m

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

You can take a bus from Portarlington Town Centre/Newcombe St to Thomastown Station via Geelong Station/Railway Tce, Sunshine Station/City Pl, Sunshine Station/Dickson St, Preston Station/Murray Rd, and Preston Station in around 4h 20m.

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