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

The cheapest way to get from Williamstown to Portarlington is to drive which costs $16 - $25 and takes 1h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Williamstown to Portarlington is to drive which takes 1h 16m and costs $16 - $25.

Is there a direct bus between Williamstown and Portarlington?

No, there is no direct bus from Williamstown to Portarlington. However, there are services departing from Knight St/Victoria St and arriving at Portarlington Town Centre/Newcombe St via Footscray Station/Irving St and Geelong Station/Railway Tce. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 49m.

Is there a direct ferry between Williamstown and Portarlington?

No, there is no direct ferry from Williamstown to Portarlington. However, there are services departing from Melbourne Docklands and arriving at Portarlington via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 42m.

How far is it from Williamstown to Portarlington?

The distance between Williamstown and Portarlington is 59 km. The road distance is 95.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Williamstown to Portarlington without a car is to ferry which takes 2h 42m and costs $32.

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

It takes approximately 2h 42m to get from Williamstown to Portarlington, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Williamstown to Portarlington bus from?

Williamstown to Portarlington bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Knight St/Victoria St station.

Where does the Williamstown to Portarlington bus arrive?

Williamstown to Portarlington bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Hopkins St/Leeds St station.

Can I drive from Williamstown to Portarlington?

Yes, the driving distance between Williamstown to Portarlington is 95 km. It takes approximately 1h 16m to drive from Williamstown to Portarlington.

Where can I stay near Portarlington?

There are 691+ hotels available in Portarlington.

Williamstown to Portarlington - 4 ways to travel via train, and ferry

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

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Ferry
best
1. Take the ferry from Melbourne Docklands to Portarlingtonferry Docklands to Portarlington
2h 42m
$32
Line 472 bus, bus, line 60 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Knight St/Victoria St to Hopkins St/Leeds Stbus 472
2. Take the bus from Footscray Station/Irving St to Geelong Station/Railway Tcebus
3. Take the bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Portarlington Town Centre/Newcombe Stbus 60
3h 49m
$13–27
Train, line 60 bus
1. Take the train from Footscray Station to Geelong Stationtrain Geelong
2. Take the bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Portarlington Town Centre/Newcombe Stbus 60
2h 46m
$20–24
Drive 95.1 km
1. Drive from Williamstown to Portarlingtoncar 95.1 km
1h 16m
$17–25

Williamstown to Portarlington by train, foot, and ferry

14Weekly Services

2h 42mAverage Duration

$32Cheapest Price

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Distance: 59.1 km
Duration: 2h 42m

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

Port Phillip Ferries operates a ferry from Melbourne Docklands to Portarlington twice daily. Tickets cost $26 and the journey takes 1h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Knight St/Victoria St to Portarlington Town Centre/Newcombe St via Hopkins St/Leeds St, Footscray Station/Irving St, and Geelong Station/Railway Tce in around 3h 49m.

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