How to get from Kangaroo Ground to Thomastown by bus and train?

From Kangaroo Ground to Thomastown by bus and train

To get from Kangaroo Ground to Thomastown in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 578 bus from Weller Rd/Eltham-Yarra Glen Rd (Kangaroo Ground) station to Eltham Station/Main Rd (Eltham) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 902 bus and finally take the MERNDA train from Keon Park station to Thomastown station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 21 min. The ride fare is A$3.30.

81minA$3.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 578
578
Bus - 902
902
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Leaves from Weller Rd/Eltham-Yarra Glen Rd (Kangaroo Ground)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Weller Rd/Eltham-Yarra Glen Rd (Kangaroo Ground)
    ID 45544
    130 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 578578
    Wait for bus
    578
    Eltham Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Eltham Station/Main Rd (Eltham)
    ID 21490
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Eltham Station/Main Rd (Eltham)
    ID 43683
    80 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 902902
    Wait for bus
    902
    Airport West
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Keon Park Railway Station/Keon Pde (Reservoir)
    ID 10838
    35 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Keon Park
    120 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    Mernda
  • 9
    Ride to train station Thomastown
    Ride to train station
    Thomastown
    5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Kangaroo Ground to Thomastown by bus and train via 578, HURSTBRIDGE and MERNDA

To get from Kangaroo Ground to Thomastown in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 578 bus from Weller Rd/Eltham-Yarra Glen Rd (Kangaroo Ground) station to Eltham Station/Main Rd (Eltham) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the HURSTBRIDGE train and finally take the MERNDA train from Clifton Hill station to Thomastown station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 32 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

92minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 578
578
Train - HURSTBRIDGE
HURSTBRIDGE
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Leaves from Weller Rd/Eltham-Yarra Glen Rd (Kangaroo Ground)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Weller Rd/Eltham-Yarra Glen Rd (Kangaroo Ground)
    ID 45544
    130 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 578578
    Wait for bus
    578
    Eltham Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Eltham Station/Main Rd (Eltham)
    ID 21490
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Eltham
    50 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - HURSTBRIDGEHURSTBRIDGE
    Wait for train
    HURSTBRIDGE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Clifton Hill
    34 min
  • 7
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    Mernda
  • 8
    Ride to train station Thomastown
    Ride to train station
    Thomastown
    23 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Kangaroo Ground to Thomastown

The distance between Kangaroo Ground, Melbourne and Thomastown, Melbourne is approximately 22.79 km, which can typically be travelled in 81 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Kangaroo Ground 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 Kangaroo Ground

Kangaroo Ground is located at Kangaroo Ground, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Weller Rd/Eltham-Yarra Glen Rd (Kangaroo Ground).

Bus stations close to Kangaroo Ground:

  • Weller Rd/Eltham-Yarra Glen Rd (Kangaroo Ground)
  • Eltham-Yarra Glen Rd/Kangaroo Ground-Warrandyte Rd (Kangaroo Ground)

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 from Kangaroo Ground to Thomastown by bus and train via 578, HURSTBRIDGE and MERNDA

To get from Kangaroo Ground to Thomastown in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 578 bus from Weller Rd/Eltham-Yarra Glen Rd (Kangaroo Ground) station to Eltham Station/Main Rd (Eltham) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the HURSTBRIDGE train and finally take the MERNDA train from Clifton Hill station to Thomastown station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 32 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

92minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 578
578
Train - HURSTBRIDGE
HURSTBRIDGE
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Leaves from Weller Rd/Eltham-Yarra Glen Rd (Kangaroo Ground)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Weller Rd/Eltham-Yarra Glen Rd (Kangaroo Ground)
    ID 45544
    130 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 578578
    Wait for bus
    578
    Eltham Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Eltham Station/Main Rd (Eltham)
    ID 21490
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Eltham
    50 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - HURSTBRIDGEHURSTBRIDGE
    Wait for train
    HURSTBRIDGE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Clifton Hill
    34 min
  • 7
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    Mernda
  • 8
    Ride to train station Thomastown
    Ride to train station
    Thomastown
    23 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Kangaroo Ground to Thomastown?

    The fastest way takes 81 minutes, using Bus line 578, Bus line 902, Bus line MERNDA.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Kangaroo Ground to Thomastown?

    The alternative route takes 92 minutes, using Bus line 578, Bus line HURSTBRIDGE, Bus line MERNDA.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 21 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Kangaroo Ground to Thomastown in Melbourne?

    The 578 bus line goes from Weller Rd/Eltham-Yarra Glen Rd (Kangaroo Ground) station near Kangaroo Ground to Eltham Station station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Eltham Station station near Thomastown in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Kangaroo Ground and Thomastown in Melbourne by bus and train is about 1 hr 21 min.

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

    Get on the 578 bus from the Weller Rd/Eltham-Yarra Glen Rd (Kangaroo Ground) stop near Kangaroo Ground in Melbourne.

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

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

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

    The ride from Kangaroo Ground to Thomastown costs A$3.30.

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