How to get from Thornbury to Eltham North by bus and tram?

By bus and tram

To get from Thornbury to Eltham North in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one tram line and 2 bus lines: take the 11 tram from 34-Miller St/St Georges Rd (Preston) station to 40-Bell St/Gilbert Rd (Preston) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 513 bus and finally take the 517 bus from Yallambie Rd/Lower Plenty Rd (Yallambie) station to Parry Rd/Ryans Rd (Eltham North) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 17 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

77minA$5.30
Tram - 11
11
Bus - 513
513
Bus - 517
517
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
    West Preston
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    40-Bell St/Gilbert Rd (Preston)
    ID 4167
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Gilbert Rd/Bell St (Preston)
    ID 9039
    90 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 513513
    Wait for bus
    513
    Eltham
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Yallambie Rd/Lower Plenty Rd (Yallambie)
    ID 1719
    38 min
  • 7
    Bus - 517517
    Wait for bus
    517
    St Helena
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Parry Rd/Ryans Rd (Eltham North)
    Ride to bus station
    Parry Rd/Ryans Rd (Eltham North)
    ID 1749
    29 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus

To get from Thornbury to Eltham North in Melbourne, take the 513 bus from St Georges Rd/Bell St (Preston) station to Yallambie Rd/Lower Plenty Rd (Yallambie) station. Next, take the 517 bus from Yallambie Rd/Lower Plenty Rd (Yallambie) station to Parry Rd/Ryans Rd (Eltham North) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 19 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

79minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 513
513
Bus - 517
517
Leaves from St Georges Rd/Bell St (Preston)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    St Georges Rd/Bell St (Preston)
    ID 40943
    940 m • 12 min
  • 2
    Bus - 513513
    Wait for bus
    513
    Eltham
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Yallambie Rd/Lower Plenty Rd (Yallambie)
    ID 1719
    36 min
  • 4
    Bus - 517517
    Wait for bus
    517
    St Helena
  • 5
    Ride to bus station Parry Rd/Ryans Rd (Eltham North)
    Ride to bus station
    Parry Rd/Ryans Rd (Eltham North)
    ID 1749
    29 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Thornbury to Eltham North

The distance between Thornbury, Melbourne and Eltham North, Melbourne is approximately 25.07 km, which can typically be travelled in 77 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Thornbury to Eltham North by bus and tram, 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 Eltham North, Melbourne

Eltham North is located at Eltham North, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Parry Rd/Ryans Rd (Eltham North).

Train stations close to Eltham North:

  • Diamond Creek
  • Eltham
  • Greensborough

Bus stations close to Eltham North:

  • Parry Rd/Ryans Rd (Eltham North)
  • Sarah Ct/Parry Rd (Eltham North)
  • Casuarina Rdge/Wattletree Rd (Eltham North)

Related Routes

By bus

To get from Thornbury to Eltham North in Melbourne, take the 513 bus from St Georges Rd/Bell St (Preston) station to Yallambie Rd/Lower Plenty Rd (Yallambie) station. Next, take the 517 bus from Yallambie Rd/Lower Plenty Rd (Yallambie) station to Parry Rd/Ryans Rd (Eltham North) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 19 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

79minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 513
513
Bus - 517
517
Leaves from St Georges Rd/Bell St (Preston)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    St Georges Rd/Bell St (Preston)
    ID 40943
    940 m • 12 min
  • 2
    Bus - 513513
    Wait for bus
    513
    Eltham
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Yallambie Rd/Lower Plenty Rd (Yallambie)
    ID 1719
    36 min
  • 4
    Bus - 517517
    Wait for bus
    517
    St Helena
  • 5
    Ride to bus station Parry Rd/Ryans Rd (Eltham North)
    Ride to bus station
    Parry Rd/Ryans Rd (Eltham North)
    ID 1749
    29 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Thornbury to Eltham North?

    The fastest way takes 77 minutes, using Bus line 11, Bus line 513, Bus line 517.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Thornbury to Eltham North?

    The alternative route takes 79 minutes, using Bus line 513, Bus line 517.

  • Is there a direct tram between Thornbury and Eltham North in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take one tram line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 17 min.

  • Which tram line goes from Thornbury to Eltham North in Melbourne?

    The 11 tram line goes from West Preston station near Thornbury to 40-Bell St/Gilbert Rd (Preston) station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till 40-Bell St/Gilbert Rd (Preston) station near Eltham North in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from Thornbury to Eltham North in Melbourne by tram and bus?

    The total travel time between Thornbury and Eltham North in Melbourne by tram and bus is about 1 hr 17 min.

  • Where do I get on the tram near Thornbury to get to Eltham North in Melbourne?

    Get on the 11 tram from the West Preston station near Thornbury in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the tram when travelling between Thornbury and Eltham North in Melbourne?

    Get off the tram at the 40-Bell St/Gilbert Rd (Preston) stop, which is closest to Eltham North in Melbourne.

  • How much is the tram fare from Thornbury to Eltham North?

    The ride from Thornbury to Eltham North costs A$5.30.

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