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

By bus and train

To get from Thomastown to Dereel in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the MERNDA train from Thomastown station to Southern Cross station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON train and finally take the BALLARAT - ROKEWOOD VIA DEREEL, ENFIELD, NAPOLEONS bus from Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central) station to Community Centre/Colac - Ballarat Rd (Dereel) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 30 min. The ride fare is A$22.38.

330minA$22.38
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Bus - BALLARAT - ROKEWOOD VIA DEREEL, ENFIELD, NAPOLEONS
BALLARAT - ROKEWOOD VIA DEREEL, ENFIELD, NAPOLEONS
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
    Southern Cross
    41 min
  • 4
    Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTONBALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Wait for train
    BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Ballarat
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ballarat Station
    85 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central)
    ID 82
    90 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - BALLARAT - ROKEWOOD VIA DEREEL, ENFIELD, NAPOLEONSBALLARAT - ROKEWOOD VIA DEREEL, ENFIELD, NAPOLEONS
    Wait for bus
    BALLARAT - ROKEWOOD VIA DEREEL, ENFIELD, NAPOLEONS
    Rokewood
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Community Centre/Colac - Ballarat Rd (Dereel)
    Ride to bus station
    Community Centre/Colac - Ballarat Rd (Dereel)
    ID 41358
    65 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via MERNDA, ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT and BALLARAT - ROKEWOOD VIA DEREEL, ENFIELD, NAPOLEONS

To get from Thomastown to Dereel in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the MERNDA train from Thomastown station to Southern Cross station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT train and finally take the BALLARAT - ROKEWOOD VIA DEREEL, ENFIELD, NAPOLEONS bus from Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central) station to Community Centre/Colac - Ballarat Rd (Dereel) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 30 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

330minA$13.84
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Bus - BALLARAT - ROKEWOOD VIA DEREEL, ENFIELD, NAPOLEONS
BALLARAT - ROKEWOOD VIA DEREEL, ENFIELD, NAPOLEONS
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
    Southern Cross
    41 min
  • 4
    Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARATARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Wait for train
    ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Ararat
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ballarat Station
    85 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central)
    ID 82
    90 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - BALLARAT - ROKEWOOD VIA DEREEL, ENFIELD, NAPOLEONSBALLARAT - ROKEWOOD VIA DEREEL, ENFIELD, NAPOLEONS
    Wait for bus
    BALLARAT - ROKEWOOD VIA DEREEL, ENFIELD, NAPOLEONS
    Rokewood
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Community Centre/Colac - Ballarat Rd (Dereel)
    Ride to bus station
    Community Centre/Colac - Ballarat Rd (Dereel)
    ID 41358
    65 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Thomastown to Dereel

The distance between Thomastown, Melbourne and Dereel, Melbourne is approximately 177.53 km, which can typically be travelled in 330 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Thomastown to Dereel 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 Dereel, Melbourne

Dereel is located at Dereel, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Community Centre/Colac - Ballarat Rd (Dereel).

Bus stations close to Dereel:

  • Community Centre/Colac - Ballarat Rd (Dereel)

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via MERNDA, ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT and BALLARAT - ROKEWOOD VIA DEREEL, ENFIELD, NAPOLEONS

To get from Thomastown to Dereel in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the MERNDA train from Thomastown station to Southern Cross station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT train and finally take the BALLARAT - ROKEWOOD VIA DEREEL, ENFIELD, NAPOLEONS bus from Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central) station to Community Centre/Colac - Ballarat Rd (Dereel) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 30 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

330minA$13.84
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Bus - BALLARAT - ROKEWOOD VIA DEREEL, ENFIELD, NAPOLEONS
BALLARAT - ROKEWOOD VIA DEREEL, ENFIELD, NAPOLEONS
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
    Southern Cross
    41 min
  • 4
    Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARATARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Wait for train
    ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Ararat
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ballarat Station
    85 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central)
    ID 82
    90 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - BALLARAT - ROKEWOOD VIA DEREEL, ENFIELD, NAPOLEONSBALLARAT - ROKEWOOD VIA DEREEL, ENFIELD, NAPOLEONS
    Wait for bus
    BALLARAT - ROKEWOOD VIA DEREEL, ENFIELD, NAPOLEONS
    Rokewood
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Community Centre/Colac - Ballarat Rd (Dereel)
    Ride to bus station
    Community Centre/Colac - Ballarat Rd (Dereel)
    ID 41358
    65 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 330 minutes, using Bus line MERNDA, Bus line BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON, Bus line BALLARAT - ROKEWOOD VIA DEREEL, ENFIELD, NAPOLEONS.

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

    The alternative route takes 330 minutes, using Bus line MERNDA, Bus line ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT, Bus line BALLARAT - ROKEWOOD VIA DEREEL, ENFIELD, NAPOLEONS.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 5 hr 30 min.

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

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

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

    The total travel time between Thomastown and Dereel in Melbourne by train and bus is about 5 hr 30 min.

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

    Get off the train at the Southern Cross stop, which is closest to Dereel in Melbourne.

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

    The ride from Thomastown to Dereel costs A$22.38.

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