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

The cheapest way to get from Portland to Melbourne is to bus and train which costs $11 - $30 and takes 5h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Portland to Melbourne is to bus and fly which takes 4h 6m and costs $230 - $410.

Is there a direct bus between Portland and Melbourne?

No, there is no direct bus from Portland to Melbourne. However, there are services departing from Henty Street Bus Interchange/Henty St and arriving at Southern Cross Coach Terminal via Hamilton Station/Station St and Ballarat. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 8m.

How far is it from Portland to Melbourne?

The distance between Portland and Melbourne is 366 km. The road distance is 354.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Portland to Melbourne without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 42m and costs $11 - $30.

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

It takes approximately 5h 42m to get from Portland to Melbourne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Portland to Melbourne bus from?

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

Where does the Portland to Melbourne bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Portland to Melbourne?

Yes, the driving distance between Portland to Melbourne is 354 km. It takes approximately 4h 13m to drive from Portland to Melbourne.

Where can I stay near Melbourne?

There are 5279+ hotels available in Melbourne.

Portland to Melbourne - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Portland to Melbourne by bus, train, car, or plane

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Bus, train
best
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
5h 42m
$11–29
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 Southern Cross Coach Terminalbus
7h 8m
$98–135
Drive 354.2 km
1. Drive from Portland to Melbournecar 354.2 km
4h 13m
$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 6m
$239–408

Portland to Melbourne by bus and train

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5h 42mAverage Duration

$11Cheapest Price

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Distance: 365.7 km
Duration: 5h 42m

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

You can take a bus from Henty Street Bus Interchange/Henty St to Southern Cross Coach Terminal via Hamilton Station/Station St and Ballarat in around 7h 8m.

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