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

By bus and train

To get from Thomastown to Sassafras 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 BELGRAVE train and finally take the 688 bus from Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy (Upper Ferntree Gully) station to Hethersett Rd/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Sassafras) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 45 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

165minA$5.30
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Bus - 688
688
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 - BELGRAVEBELGRAVE
    Wait for train
    BELGRAVE
    Belgrave
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Upper Ferntree Gully
    67 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy (Upper Ferntree Gully)
    ID 18863
    120 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 688688
    Wait for bus
    688
    Croydon
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Hethersett Rd/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Sassafras)
    Ride to bus station
    Hethersett Rd/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Sassafras)
    ID 12574
    13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Thomastown to Sassafras

The distance between Thomastown, Melbourne and Sassafras, Melbourne is approximately 66.05 km, which can typically be travelled in 165 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Thomastown to Sassafras 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 Sassafras, Melbourne

Sassafras is located at Sassafras, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Hethersett Rd/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Sassafras).

Train stations close to Sassafras:

  • Upwey
  • Tecoma
  • Upper Ferntree Gully

Bus stations close to Sassafras:

  • Hethersett Rd/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Sassafras)
  • Clarkmont Rd/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Sassafras)
  • Sherbrooke Community School/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Sassafras)

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 165 minutes, using Bus line MERNDA, Bus line BELGRAVE, Bus line 688.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 45 min.

  • Which train line goes from Thomastown to Sassafras 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 and one bus line till Flinders Street station near Sassafras in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Thomastown and Sassafras in Melbourne by train and bus is about 2 hr 45 min.

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

    Get off the train at the Flinders Street stop, which is closest to Sassafras in Melbourne.

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

    The ride from Thomastown to Sassafras costs A$5.30.

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