How to get from Black Rock to Thomastown by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Black Rock to Thomastown in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 600 bus from Arkaringa Cres/Bluff Rd (Black Rock) station to Sandringham Station/Station St (Sandringham) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SANDRINGHAM train and finally take the MERNDA train from Flinders Street station to Thomastown station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 31 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

91minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 600
600
Train - SANDRINGHAM
SANDRINGHAM
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Leaves from Arkaringa Cres/Bluff Rd (Black Rock)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Arkaringa Cres/Bluff Rd (Black Rock)
    ID 7229
    70 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 600600
    Wait for bus
    600
    St Kilda Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sandringham Station/Station St (Sandringham)
    ID 20771
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Sandringham
    30 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - SANDRINGHAMSANDRINGHAM
    Wait for train
    SANDRINGHAM
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    30 min
  • 7
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    Mernda
  • 8
    Ride to train station Thomastown
    Ride to train station
    Thomastown
    43 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via 825, FRANKSTON and MERNDA

To get from Black Rock to Thomastown in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 825 bus from Arkaringa Cres/Bluff Rd (Black Rock) station to Moorabbin Station/Station St (Moorabbin) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the FRANKSTON train and finally take the MERNDA train from Flinders Street station to Thomastown station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 49 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

109minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 825
825
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Leaves from Arkaringa Cres/Bluff Rd (Black Rock)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Arkaringa Cres/Bluff Rd (Black Rock)
    ID 7229
    70 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 825825
    Wait for bus
    825
    Moorabbin
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Moorabbin Station/Station St (Moorabbin)
    ID 19620
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Moorabbin
    50 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    31 min
  • 7
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    Mernda
  • 8
    Ride to train station Thomastown
    Ride to train station
    Thomastown
    42 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Black Rock to Thomastown

The distance between Black Rock, Melbourne and Thomastown, Melbourne is approximately 43.07 km, which can typically be travelled in 91 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Black Rock 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 Black Rock

Black Rock is located at Black Rock, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Cheltenham Rd/Bluff Rd (Black Rock).

Train stations close to Black Rock:

  • Sandringham
  • Cheltenham
  • Southland

Bus stations close to Black Rock:

  • Cheltenham Rd/Bluff Rd (Black Rock)
  • Fg Tricks Reserve/Bluff Rd (Black Rock)
  • Arkaringa Cres/Bluff Rd (Black Rock)

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 825, FRANKSTON and MERNDA

To get from Black Rock to Thomastown in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 825 bus from Arkaringa Cres/Bluff Rd (Black Rock) station to Moorabbin Station/Station St (Moorabbin) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the FRANKSTON train and finally take the MERNDA train from Flinders Street station to Thomastown station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 49 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

109minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 825
825
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Leaves from Arkaringa Cres/Bluff Rd (Black Rock)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Arkaringa Cres/Bluff Rd (Black Rock)
    ID 7229
    70 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 825825
    Wait for bus
    825
    Moorabbin
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Moorabbin Station/Station St (Moorabbin)
    ID 19620
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Moorabbin
    50 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    31 min
  • 7
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    Mernda
  • 8
    Ride to train station Thomastown
    Ride to train station
    Thomastown
    42 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Black Rock to Thomastown?

    The fastest way takes 91 minutes, using Bus line 600, Bus line SANDRINGHAM, Bus line MERNDA.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Black Rock to Thomastown?

    The alternative route takes 109 minutes, using Bus line 825, Bus line FRANKSTON, Bus line MERNDA.

  • Is there a direct bus between Black Rock 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 31 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Black Rock to Thomastown in Melbourne?

    The 600 bus line goes from Arkaringa Cres/Bluff Rd (Black Rock) station near Black Rock to St Kilda Station station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till St Kilda Station station near Thomastown in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Black Rock and Thomastown in Melbourne by bus and train is about 1 hr 31 min.

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

    Get on the 600 bus from the Arkaringa Cres/Bluff Rd (Black Rock) stop near Black Rock in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the bus at the St Kilda Station station, which is closest to Thomastown in Melbourne.

  • How much is the bus fare from Black Rock to Thomastown?

    The ride from Black Rock to Thomastown costs A$5.30.

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