How to get from Brighton to Thomastown by train?

By train

To get from Brighton to Thomastown in Melbourne, take the SANDRINGHAM train from Middle Brighton station to Flinders Street station. Next, take the MERNDA train from Flinders Street station to Thomastown station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 13 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

73minA$5.30
Walk to train stationTrain - SANDRINGHAM
SANDRINGHAM
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Leaves from Middle Brighton

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Middle Brighton
    120 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Train - SANDRINGHAMSANDRINGHAM
    Wait for train
    SANDRINGHAM
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    23 min
  • 4
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    Mernda
  • 5
    Ride to train station Thomastown
    Ride to train station
    Thomastown
    43 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and train

To get from Brighton to Thomastown in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 703 bus from Middle Brighton Station/Male St (Brighton) station to Bentleigh Station/Centre Rd (Bentleigh) 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 31 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

91minA$5.30
Bus - 703
703
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Leaves from Middle Brighton Station/Male St (Brighton)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Brighton
  • 2
    Bus - 703703
    Wait for bus
    703
    Blackburn
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bentleigh Station/Centre Rd (Bentleigh)
    ID 20574
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Bentleigh
    40 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    27 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 Brighton to Thomastown

The distance between Brighton, Melbourne and Thomastown, Melbourne is approximately 35.22 km, which can typically be travelled in 73 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Brighton to Thomastown by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Brighton

Brighton is located at Brighton, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Chavasse St/New St (Brighton).

Train stations close to Brighton:

  • North Brighton
  • Brighton Beach
  • Middle Brighton

Bus stations close to Brighton:

  • Chavasse St/New St (Brighton)
  • Railway Ave/New St (Brighton)
  • Dendy St/Burrows St (Brighton)

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

By bus and train

To get from Brighton to Thomastown in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 703 bus from Middle Brighton Station/Male St (Brighton) station to Bentleigh Station/Centre Rd (Bentleigh) 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 31 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

91minA$5.30
Bus - 703
703
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Leaves from Middle Brighton Station/Male St (Brighton)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Brighton
  • 2
    Bus - 703703
    Wait for bus
    703
    Blackburn
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bentleigh Station/Centre Rd (Bentleigh)
    ID 20574
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Bentleigh
    40 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    27 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 Brighton to Thomastown?

    The fastest way takes 73 minutes, using Bus line SANDRINGHAM, Bus line MERNDA.

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

    The alternative route takes 91 minutes, using Bus line 703, Bus line FRANKSTON, Bus line MERNDA.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 13 min.

  • Which train line goes from Brighton to Thomastown in Melbourne?

    The SANDRINGHAM train line goes from Middle Brighton station near Brighton to City (Flinders Street) station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till City (Flinders Street) station near Thomastown in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from Brighton to Thomastown in Melbourne by train?

    The total travel time between Brighton and Thomastown in Melbourne by train is about 1 hr 13 min.

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

    Get on the SANDRINGHAM train from the Middle Brighton station near Brighton in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Brighton and Thomastown in Melbourne?

    Get off the train at the City (Flinders Street) station, which is closest to Thomastown in Melbourne.

  • How much is the train fare from Brighton to Thomastown?

    The ride from Brighton to Thomastown costs A$5.30.

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