How to get from Thornton to Bairnsdale by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Thornton to Bairnsdale in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 684 bus from Taggerty-Thornton Rd/Goulburn Valley Hwy (Thornton) station to Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy (Ringwood) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BELGRAVE train and finally take the MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON train from Richmond station to Bairnsdale station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 7 hr 48 min. The ride fare is A$26.74.

468minA$26.74
Bus - 684
684
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Train - MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON
MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON
Walk to Bairnsdale
Leaves from Taggerty-Thornton Rd/Goulburn Valley Hwy (Thornton)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Thornton
  • 2
    Bus - 684684
    Wait for bus
    684
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy (Ringwood)
    ID 49468
    137 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ringwood
    110 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - BELGRAVEBELGRAVE
    Wait for train
    BELGRAVE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Richmond
    38 min
  • 7
    Train - MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGONMELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON
    Wait for train
    MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON
    Bairnsdale
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bairnsdale
    227 min
  • 9
    Walk to Bairnsdale
    Walk to
    Bairnsdale
    1.89 km • 24 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via 684, 901 and MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON

To get from Thornton to Bairnsdale in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 684 bus from Taggerty-Thornton Rd/Goulburn Valley Hwy (Thornton) station to Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy (Ringwood) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 901 bus and finally take the MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON train from Dandenong station to Bairnsdale station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 7 hr 48 min. The ride fare is A$31.64.

468minA$31.64
Bus - 684
684
Bus - 901
901
Train - MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON
MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON
Walk to Bairnsdale
Leaves from Taggerty-Thornton Rd/Goulburn Valley Hwy (Thornton)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Thornton
  • 2
    Bus - 684684
    Wait for bus
    684
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy (Ringwood)
    ID 49468
    137 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy (Ringwood)
    ID 47252
    20 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 901901
    Wait for bus
    901
    Frankston
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dandenong Station/Foster St (Dandenong)
    ID 20157
    58 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Dandenong
    120 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Train - MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGONMELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON
    Wait for train
    MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON
    Bairnsdale
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bairnsdale
    190 min
  • 10
    Walk to Bairnsdale
    Walk to
    Bairnsdale
    1.89 km • 24 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Thornton to Bairnsdale

The distance between Thornton, Melbourne and Bairnsdale, Melbourne is approximately 422.2 km, which can typically be travelled in 468 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Thornton to Bairnsdale 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 Bairnsdale, Melbourne

Bairnsdale is located at Bairnsdale, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Bairnsdale.

Train stations close to Bairnsdale:

  • Bairnsdale

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via 684, 901 and MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON

To get from Thornton to Bairnsdale in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 684 bus from Taggerty-Thornton Rd/Goulburn Valley Hwy (Thornton) station to Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy (Ringwood) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 901 bus and finally take the MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON train from Dandenong station to Bairnsdale station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 7 hr 48 min. The ride fare is A$31.64.

468minA$31.64
Bus - 684
684
Bus - 901
901
Train - MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON
MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON
Walk to Bairnsdale
Leaves from Taggerty-Thornton Rd/Goulburn Valley Hwy (Thornton)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Thornton
  • 2
    Bus - 684684
    Wait for bus
    684
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy (Ringwood)
    ID 49468
    137 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy (Ringwood)
    ID 47252
    20 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 901901
    Wait for bus
    901
    Frankston
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dandenong Station/Foster St (Dandenong)
    ID 20157
    58 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Dandenong
    120 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Train - MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGONMELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON
    Wait for train
    MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON
    Bairnsdale
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bairnsdale
    190 min
  • 10
    Walk to Bairnsdale
    Walk to
    Bairnsdale
    1.89 km • 24 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Thornton to Bairnsdale?

    The fastest way takes 468 minutes, using Bus line 684, Bus line BELGRAVE, Bus line MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Thornton to Bairnsdale?

    The alternative route takes 468 minutes, using Bus line 684, Bus line 901, Bus line MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON.

  • Is there a direct bus between Thornton and Bairnsdale in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 7 hr 48 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Thornton to Bairnsdale in Melbourne?

    The 684 bus line goes from Melbourne station near Thornton to Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy (Ringwood) station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy (Ringwood) station near Bairnsdale in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Thornton and Bairnsdale in Melbourne by bus and train is about 7 hr 48 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Thornton to get to Bairnsdale in Melbourne?

    Get on the 684 bus from the Melbourne stop near Thornton in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Thornton and Bairnsdale in Melbourne?

    Get off the bus at the Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy (Ringwood) station, which is closest to Bairnsdale in Melbourne.

  • How much is the bus fare from Thornton to Bairnsdale?

    The ride from Thornton to Bairnsdale costs A$26.74.

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