How to get from Thomastown to Ardeer by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Thomastown to Ardeer in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the MERNDA train from Thomastown station to Flinders Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SUNBURY train and finally take the 426 bus from Albion Railway Station/Ballarat Rd (Albion) station to Sunshine Motor Inn/Ballarat Rd (Ardeer) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 15 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

75minA$5.30
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
Bus - 426
426
Leaves from Thomastown

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Thomastown
  • 2
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    35 min
  • 4
    Train - SUNBURYSUNBURY
    Wait for train
    SUNBURY
    Sunbury
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Albion
    23 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Albion Railway Station/Ballarat Rd (Albion)
    ID 3274
    80 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 426426
    Wait for bus
    426
    Caroline Springs
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Sunshine Motor Inn/Ballarat Rd (Ardeer)
    Ride to bus station
    Sunshine Motor Inn/Ballarat Rd (Ardeer)
    ID 3268
    4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via MERNDA, SUNBURY and 456

To get from Thomastown to Ardeer in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the MERNDA train from Thomastown station to Flinders Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SUNBURY train and finally take the 456 bus from Albion Railway Station/Ballarat Rd (Albion) station to Sunshine Motor Inn/Ballarat Rd (Ardeer) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 22 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

82minA$5.30
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
Bus - 456
456
Leaves from Thomastown

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Thomastown
  • 2
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    35 min
  • 4
    Train - SUNBURYSUNBURY
    Wait for train
    SUNBURY
    Sunbury
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Albion
    23 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Albion Railway Station/Ballarat Rd (Albion)
    ID 3274
    80 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 456456
    Wait for bus
    456
    Melton
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Sunshine Motor Inn/Ballarat Rd (Ardeer)
    Ride to bus station
    Sunshine Motor Inn/Ballarat Rd (Ardeer)
    ID 3268
    3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Thomastown to Ardeer

The distance between Thomastown, Melbourne and Ardeer, Melbourne is approximately 34.51 km, which can typically be travelled in 75 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Thomastown to Ardeer by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Thomastown

Thomastown is located at Thomastown, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Thomastown Station/High St (Thomastown).

Train stations close to Thomastown:

  • Keon Park
  • Epping
  • Ruthven

Bus stations close to Thomastown:

  • Thomastown Station/High St (Thomastown)
  • Thomastown Station/Station St (Thomastown)
  • Spring St/High St (Thomastown)

Public transport stations close to Ardeer, Melbourne

Ardeer is located at Ardeer, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Sunshine Motor Inn/Ballarat Rd (Ardeer).

Train stations close to Ardeer:

  • Ardeer
  • Ginifer
  • Albion

Bus stations close to Ardeer:

  • Sunshine Motor Inn/Ballarat Rd (Ardeer)
  • Chatsworth Ave/Ballarat Rd (Ardeer)
  • Sunshine Mosque/Ballarat Rd (Deer Park)

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via MERNDA, SUNBURY and 456

To get from Thomastown to Ardeer in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the MERNDA train from Thomastown station to Flinders Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SUNBURY train and finally take the 456 bus from Albion Railway Station/Ballarat Rd (Albion) station to Sunshine Motor Inn/Ballarat Rd (Ardeer) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 22 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

82minA$5.30
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
Bus - 456
456
Leaves from Thomastown

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Thomastown
  • 2
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    35 min
  • 4
    Train - SUNBURYSUNBURY
    Wait for train
    SUNBURY
    Sunbury
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Albion
    23 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Albion Railway Station/Ballarat Rd (Albion)
    ID 3274
    80 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 456456
    Wait for bus
    456
    Melton
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Sunshine Motor Inn/Ballarat Rd (Ardeer)
    Ride to bus station
    Sunshine Motor Inn/Ballarat Rd (Ardeer)
    ID 3268
    3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Thomastown to Ardeer?

    The fastest way takes 75 minutes, using Bus line MERNDA, Bus line SUNBURY, Bus line 426.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Thomastown to Ardeer?

    The alternative route takes 82 minutes, using Bus line MERNDA, Bus line SUNBURY, Bus line 456.

  • Is there a direct train between Thomastown and Ardeer in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 15 min.

  • Which train line goes from Thomastown to Ardeer in Melbourne?

    The MERNDA train line goes from City (Flinders Street) station near Thomastown to Flinders Street station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Flinders Street station near Ardeer in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from Thomastown to Ardeer in Melbourne by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Thomastown and Ardeer in Melbourne by train and bus is about 1 hr 15 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Thomastown to get to Ardeer in Melbourne?

    Get on the MERNDA train from the City (Flinders Street) station near Thomastown in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Thomastown and Ardeer in Melbourne?

    Get off the train at the Flinders Street stop, which is closest to Ardeer in Melbourne.

  • How much is the total train and bus fare from Thomastown to Ardeer?

    The ride from Thomastown to Ardeer costs A$5.30.

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