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How to get fromSydney to Portarlingtonby plane, shuttle, train, ferry, bus, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Sydney to Portarlington by plane, shuttle, train, ferry, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Sydney International Airport to Melbourne Airport, shuttle

    best
    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane SYD - MEL
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Melbourne Airport to Geelong stationshuttle bus
    6h 14m
    $163–357

  2. Train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Central Station to Southern Crosstrain train 623 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Melbourne Docklands to Portarlingtonferry ferry Docklands to Portarlington
    13h 12m
    $93–269

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Central Station to Southern Cross Coach Terminalbus bus Melbourne
    2. Take the ferry from Melbourne Docklands to Portarlingtonferry ferry Docklands to Portarlington
    13h 36m
    $121–310

  4. Drive 954.9 km

    1. Drive from Sydney to Portarlingtoncar car 954.9 km
    10h 15m
    $171–247

  5. Fly Sydney International Airport to Avalon Airport, line 60 bus

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Avalon Airport (AVV)plane plane SYD - AVV
    2. Take the bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Portarlington Town Centre/Newcombe Stbus bus
    6h 3m
    $122–295

  6. Train to Newcastle Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the train from Central Station to Hamilton Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane NTL - MEL
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Melbourne Airport to Geelong stationshuttle bus
    9h 34m
    $153–395

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Melbournebus bus Au100-3 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Footscray Station/Irving St to Geelong Station/Railway Tcebus bus Geelong
    15h 31m
    $149–249

Sydney to Portarlington by train, foot, and ferry

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration13h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$93Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 829.8 km
  • Duration: 6h 14m

What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Portarlington, VIC, Australia?

You can take a bus from Sydney Central Station to Portarlington Town Centre/Newcombe St via Melbourne, Southern Cross Station, Footscray Station, Footscray Station/Irving St, and Geelong Station/Railway Tce in around 15h 31m.

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