How to get from Thornton to East Melbourne by bus and train?

From Thornton to East Melbourne by bus and train

To get from Thornton to East Melbourne 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 Maroondah Hwy/Green St (Healesville) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 684 bus and finally take the BELGRAVE train from Ringwood station to Parliament station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 32 min. The ride fare is A$18.20.

212minA$18.20
Bus - 684
684
Bus - 684
684
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Walk to East Melbourne
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
    Maroondah Hwy/Green St (Healesville)
    ID 8650
    86 min
  • 4
    Bus - 684684
    Wait for bus
    684
    Melbourne
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy (Ringwood)
    ID 49468
    48 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ringwood
    110 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Train - BELGRAVEBELGRAVE
    Wait for train
    BELGRAVE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Parliament
    32 min
  • 9
    Walk to East Melbourne
    Walk to
    East Melbourne
    610 m • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Thornton to East Melbourne by bus and train via 684, 684 and LILYDALE

To get from Thornton to East Melbourne 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 Maroondah Hwy/Green St (Healesville) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 684 bus and finally take the LILYDALE train from Ringwood station to Parliament station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 47 min. The ride fare is A$24.80.

227minA$24.80
Bus - 684
684
Bus - 684
684
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Walk to East Melbourne
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
    Maroondah Hwy/Green St (Healesville)
    ID 8650
    86 min
  • 4
    Bus - 684684
    Wait for bus
    684
    Melbourne
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy (Ringwood)
    ID 49468
    48 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ringwood
    110 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Parliament
    32 min
  • 9
    Walk to East Melbourne
    Walk to
    East Melbourne
    610 m • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Thornton to East Melbourne

The distance between Thornton, Melbourne and East Melbourne, Melbourne is approximately 151.99 km, which can typically be travelled in 212 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Thornton to East Melbourne 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 East Melbourne, Melbourne

East Melbourne is located at East Melbourne, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Eye & Ear Hospital/Victoria Pde (East Melbourne).

Bus stations close to East Melbourne:

  • Eye & Ear Hospital/Victoria Pde (East Melbourne)
  • St Vincent's Hospital/Victoria Pde (East Melbourne)
  • Australian Catholic University/Victoria Pde (Fitzroy)

Related Routes

Alternative route from Thornton to East Melbourne by bus and train via 684, 684 and LILYDALE

To get from Thornton to East Melbourne 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 Maroondah Hwy/Green St (Healesville) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 684 bus and finally take the LILYDALE train from Ringwood station to Parliament station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 47 min. The ride fare is A$24.80.

227minA$24.80
Bus - 684
684
Bus - 684
684
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Walk to East Melbourne
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
    Maroondah Hwy/Green St (Healesville)
    ID 8650
    86 min
  • 4
    Bus - 684684
    Wait for bus
    684
    Melbourne
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy (Ringwood)
    ID 49468
    48 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ringwood
    110 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Parliament
    32 min
  • 9
    Walk to East Melbourne
    Walk to
    East Melbourne
    610 m • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Thornton to East Melbourne?

    The fastest way takes 212 minutes, using Bus line 684, Bus line 684, Bus line BELGRAVE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Thornton to East Melbourne?

    The alternative route takes 227 minutes, using Bus line 684, Bus line 684, Bus line LILYDALE.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 32 min.

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

    The 684 bus line goes from Melbourne station near Thornton to Maroondah Hwy/Green St (Healesville) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Maroondah Hwy/Green St (Healesville) station near East Melbourne in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Thornton and East Melbourne in Melbourne by bus and train is about 3 hr 32 min.

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

    Get off the bus at the Maroondah Hwy/Green St (Healesville) station, which is closest to East Melbourne in Melbourne.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Thornton to East Melbourne?

    The ride from Thornton to East Melbourne costs A$18.20.

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