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

From Thornbury to Ardeer by bus and train

To get from Thornbury to Ardeer in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the MERNDA train from Thornbury 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 9 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

69minA$5.30
Walk to train stationTrain - MERNDA
MERNDA
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
Bus - 426
426
Leaves from Thornbury

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Thornbury
    570 m • 8 min
  • 2
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    21 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

From Thornbury to Ardeer by bus, train and tram

To get from Thornbury to Ardeer in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one tram line, one train line and one bus line: take the 11 tram from 34-Miller St/St Georges Rd (Preston) station to D14-Southern Cross Station/Collins St (Docklands) 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 16 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

76minA$5.30
Tram - 11
11
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
Bus - 456
456
Leaves from 34-Miller St/St Georges Rd (Preston)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from tram station
    Start from tram station
    Thornbury
  • 2
    Tram - 1111
    Wait for tram
    11
    Victoria Harbour Docklands
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    D14-Southern Cross Station/Collins St (Docklands)
    ID 43472
    33 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross
    90 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - SUNBURYSUNBURY
    Wait for train
    SUNBURY
    Sunbury
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Albion
    19 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Albion Railway Station/Ballarat Rd (Albion)
    ID 3274
    80 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 456456
    Wait for bus
    456
    Melton
  • 9
    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 Thornbury to Ardeer

The distance between Thornbury, Melbourne and Ardeer, Melbourne is approximately 26.61 km, which can typically be travelled in 69 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Thornbury 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 Thornbury

Thornbury is located at Thornbury, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is 34-Miller St/St Georges Rd (Preston).

Bus stations close to Thornbury:

  • High St/Miller St (Preston)
  • High St/Dundas St (Preston)
  • St Georges Rd/Normanby Ave (Thornbury)

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

From Thornbury to Ardeer by bus, train and tram

To get from Thornbury to Ardeer in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one tram line, one train line and one bus line: take the 11 tram from 34-Miller St/St Georges Rd (Preston) station to D14-Southern Cross Station/Collins St (Docklands) 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 16 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

76minA$5.30
Tram - 11
11
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
Bus - 456
456
Leaves from 34-Miller St/St Georges Rd (Preston)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from tram station
    Start from tram station
    Thornbury
  • 2
    Tram - 1111
    Wait for tram
    11
    Victoria Harbour Docklands
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    D14-Southern Cross Station/Collins St (Docklands)
    ID 43472
    33 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross
    90 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - SUNBURYSUNBURY
    Wait for train
    SUNBURY
    Sunbury
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Albion
    19 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Albion Railway Station/Ballarat Rd (Albion)
    ID 3274
    80 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 456456
    Wait for bus
    456
    Melton
  • 9
    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 Thornbury to Ardeer?

    The fastest way takes 69 minutes, using Bus line MERNDA, Bus line SUNBURY, Bus line 426.

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

    The alternative route takes 76 minutes, using Bus line 11, Bus line SUNBURY, Bus line 456.

  • Is there a direct train between Thornbury 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 9 min.

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

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

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

    The total travel time between Thornbury and Ardeer in Melbourne by train and bus is about 1 hr 9 min.

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

    Get on the MERNDA train from the Thornbury station near Thornbury in Melbourne.

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

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

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

    The ride from Thornbury to Ardeer costs A$5.30.

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