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

By bus and train

To get from Albion to Thomastown in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 400 bus from Kororoit St/Forrest St (Sunshine) station to Ardeer Station/Forrest St (Ardeer) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT train and finally take the MERNDA train from Southern Cross station to Thomastown station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 22 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

82minA$5.30
Bus - 400
400
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Leaves from Kororoit St/Forrest St (Sunshine)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Albion
  • 2
    Bus - 400400
    Wait for bus
    400
    Laverton Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ardeer Station/Forrest St (Ardeer)
    ID 4697
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ardeer
    30 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARATARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Wait for train
    ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Melbourne
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    21 min
  • 7
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    Mernda
  • 8
    Ride to train station Thomastown
    Ride to train station
    Thomastown
    40 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via 427, ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT and MERNDA

To get from Albion to Thomastown in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 427 bus from Kororoit St/Forrest St (Sunshine) station to Ardeer Station/Forrest St (Ardeer) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT train and finally take the MERNDA train from Southern Cross station to Thomastown station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 23 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

83minA$5.30
Bus - 427
427
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Leaves from Kororoit St/Forrest St (Sunshine)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Albion
  • 2
    Bus - 427427
    Wait for bus
    427
    Sunshine West
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ardeer Station/Forrest St (Ardeer)
    ID 4697
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ardeer
    30 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARATARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Wait for train
    ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Melbourne
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    21 min
  • 7
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    Mernda
  • 8
    Ride to train station Thomastown
    Ride to train station
    Thomastown
    40 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Albion to Thomastown

The distance between Albion, Melbourne and Thomastown, Melbourne is approximately 37.14 km, which can typically be travelled in 82 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Albion to Thomastown 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 Albion

Albion is located at Albion, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Adelaide St/Forrest St (Albion).

Train stations close to Albion:

  • Sunshine
  • Tottenham
  • Albion

Bus stations close to Albion:

  • Adelaide St/Forrest St (Albion)
  • Anderson Rd/Forrest St (Albion)
  • Anderson Rd/Forrest St (Sunshine)

Public transport stations close to Thomastown, Melbourne

Thomastown is located at Thomastown, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Thomastown Station/High St (Thomastown).

Train stations close to Thomastown:

  • Thomastown
  • Keon Park
  • Lalor

Bus stations close to Thomastown:

  • Thomastown Station/High St (Thomastown)
  • Thomastown Station/Station St (Thomastown)
  • Beech St/Alexander Ave (Thomastown)

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via 427, ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT and MERNDA

To get from Albion to Thomastown in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 427 bus from Kororoit St/Forrest St (Sunshine) station to Ardeer Station/Forrest St (Ardeer) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT train and finally take the MERNDA train from Southern Cross station to Thomastown station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 23 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

83minA$5.30
Bus - 427
427
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Leaves from Kororoit St/Forrest St (Sunshine)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Albion
  • 2
    Bus - 427427
    Wait for bus
    427
    Sunshine West
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ardeer Station/Forrest St (Ardeer)
    ID 4697
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ardeer
    30 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARATARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Wait for train
    ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Melbourne
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    21 min
  • 7
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    Mernda
  • 8
    Ride to train station Thomastown
    Ride to train station
    Thomastown
    40 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 82 minutes, using Bus line 400, Bus line ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT, Bus line MERNDA.

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

    The alternative route takes 83 minutes, using Bus line 427, Bus line ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT, Bus line MERNDA.

  • Is there a direct bus between Albion and Thomastown in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 22 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Albion to Thomastown in Melbourne?

    The 400 bus line goes from Laverton Station station near Albion to Ardeer Station/Forrest St (Ardeer) station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Ardeer Station/Forrest St (Ardeer) station near Thomastown in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Albion and Thomastown in Melbourne by bus and train is about 1 hr 22 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Albion to get to Thomastown in Melbourne?

    Get on the 400 bus from the Laverton Station stop near Albion in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Albion and Thomastown in Melbourne?

    Get off the bus at the Ardeer Station/Forrest St (Ardeer) station, which is closest to Thomastown in Melbourne.

  • How much is the bus fare from Albion to Thomastown?

    The ride from Albion to Thomastown costs A$5.30.

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