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How to get from Thomastown to Clayton by train?

By train

To get from Thomastown to Clayton in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the MERNDA train from Thomastown station to Flinders Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PAKENHAM train and finally take the PAKENHAM train from Caulfield station to Clayton station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 35 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

95minA$5.30
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
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 - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    Pakenham
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Caulfield
    16 min
  • 6
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    Pakenham
  • 7
    Ride to train station Clayton
    Ride to train station
    Clayton
    35 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and train

To get from Thomastown to Clayton 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 FRANKSTON train and finally take the 703 bus from Bentleigh Station/Centre Rd (Bentleigh) station to Clayton Station/Carinish Rd (Clayton) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 31 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

91minA$5.30
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Bus - 703
703
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 - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    Frankston
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bentleigh
    27 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bentleigh Station/Centre Rd (Bentleigh)
    ID 20574
    40 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 703703
    Wait for bus
    703
    Blackburn
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Clayton Station/Carinish Rd (Clayton)
    Ride to bus station
    Clayton Station/Carinish Rd (Clayton)
    ID 51599
    22 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Thomastown to Clayton

The distance between Thomastown, Melbourne and Clayton, Melbourne is approximately 36.82 km, which can typically be travelled in 95 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Thomastown to Clayton by 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 Clayton, Melbourne

Clayton is located at Clayton, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Clayton Station/Carinish Rd (Clayton).

Train stations close to Clayton:

  • Clayton
  • Westall
  • Huntingdale

Bus stations close to Clayton:

  • Clayton Station/Carinish Rd (Clayton)
  • Clayton Station/Clayton Rd (Clayton)
  • Clayton Sc/Clayton Rd (Clayton)

By bus and train

To get from Thomastown to Clayton 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 FRANKSTON train and finally take the 703 bus from Bentleigh Station/Centre Rd (Bentleigh) station to Clayton Station/Carinish Rd (Clayton) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 31 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

91minA$5.30
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Bus - 703
703
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 - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    Frankston
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bentleigh
    27 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bentleigh Station/Centre Rd (Bentleigh)
    ID 20574
    40 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 703703
    Wait for bus
    703
    Blackburn
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Clayton Station/Carinish Rd (Clayton)
    Ride to bus station
    Clayton Station/Carinish Rd (Clayton)
    ID 51599
    22 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 95 minutes, using Bus line MERNDA, Bus line PAKENHAM, Bus line PAKENHAM.

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

    The alternative route takes 91 minutes, using Bus line MERNDA, Bus line FRANKSTON, Bus line 703.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 35 min.

  • Which train line goes from Thomastown to Clayton 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 till Flinders Street station near Clayton in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from Thomastown to Clayton in Melbourne by train?

    The total travel time between Thomastown and Clayton in Melbourne by train is about 1 hr 35 min.

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

    Get off the train at the Flinders Street station, which is closest to Clayton in Melbourne.

  • How much is the train fare from Thomastown to Clayton?

    The ride from Thomastown to Clayton costs A$5.30.

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