What is the cheapest way to get from Portland to Essendon?

The cheapest way to get from Portland to Essendon is to bus and train via Southern Cross Station which costs $17 - $40 and takes 6h 13m.

What is the fastest way to get from Portland to Essendon?

The fastest way to get from Portland to Essendon is to drive which takes 4h 14m and costs $60 - $95.

Is there a direct bus between Portland and Essendon?

No, there is no direct bus from Portland to Essendon. However, there are services departing from Henty Street Bus Interchange/Henty St and arriving at Thistle St/Mt Alexander Rd via Hamilton Station/Station St, Ballarat, Canterbury St/Station Rd and Sunshine Station/Dickson St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 6m.

How far is it from Portland to Essendon?

The distance between Portland and Essendon is 374 km. The road distance is 353.6 km.

How do I travel from Portland to Essendon without a car?

The best way to get from Portland to Essendon without a car is to bus and train via Southern Cross Station which takes 6h 13m and costs $17 - $40.

How long does it take to get from Portland to Essendon?

It takes approximately 6h 13m to get from Portland to Essendon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Portland to Essendon bus from?

Portland to Essendon bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Henty Street Bus Interchange/Henty St station.

Where does the Portland to Essendon bus arrive?

Portland to Essendon bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Hamilton Station/Station St.

Can I drive from Portland to Essendon?

Yes, the driving distance between Portland to Essendon is 354 km. It takes approximately 4h 14m to drive from Portland to Essendon.

Where can I stay near Essendon?

There are 5147+ hotels available in Essendon.

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There are 5 ways to get from Portland to Essendon by bus, train, car, or plane

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Bus, train via Southern Cross Station
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1. Take the bus from Henty Street Bus Interchange/Henty St to Warrnambool Station/Merri Stbus Coach
2. Take the train from Warrnambool Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain Geelong
6h 13m
$17–35
Bus
1. Take the bus from Henty Street Bus Interchange/Henty St to Hamilton Station/Station Stbus
2. Take the bus from Hamilton Station/Station St to Ballarat Station/Lydiard Stbus
3. Take the bus from Ballarat to Deer Parkbus
8h 6m
$104–141
Drive 353.6 km
1. Drive from Portland to Essendoncar 353.6 km
4h 14m
$64–92
Bus, fly
1. Take the bus from Henty Street Bus Interchange/Henty St to Tourist Information Centre/Jubilee Hwy Eastbus
2. Fly from Mount Gambier Airport (MGB) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane MGB - MEL
4h 42m
$223–392
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Henty Street Bus Interchange/Henty St to Warrnambool Station/Merri Stbus Coach
2. Take the train from Warrnambool Station to Sunshine Stationtrain Geelong
6h 37m
$17–35

Portland to Essendon by bus and train

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Distance: 373.6 km
Duration: 6h 13m

What companies run services between Portland, VIC, Australia and Essendon, VIC, Australia?

You can take a bus from Henty Street Bus Interchange/Henty St to Thistle St/Mt Alexander Rd via Hamilton Station/Station St, Ballarat, Deer Park, Canterbury St/Station Rd, and Sunshine Station/Dickson St in around 8h 6m.

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