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How to get from Kingsbury to Thomastown by bus, train and tram?

By bus, train and tram

To get from Kingsbury to Thomastown in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one tram line, one bus line and one train line: take the 86 tram from 59-Preston Cemetery/Plenty Rd (Kingsbury) station to 49-Murray Rd/Plenty Rd (Preston) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 527 bus and finally take the MERNDA train from Preston station to Thomastown station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 30 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

30minA$5.30
Tram - 86
86
Bus - 527
527
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Leaves from 59-Preston Cemetery/Plenty Rd (Kingsbury)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from tram station
    Start from tram station
    Kingsbury
  • 2
    Tram - 8686
    Wait for tram
    86
    Waterfront City Docklands
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    49-Murray Rd/Plenty Rd (Preston)
    ID 4506
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Plenty Rd/Murray Rd (Preston)
    ID 2279
    50 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 527527
    Wait for bus
    527
    Gowrie
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Preston Station/Murray Rd (Preston)
    ID 2276
    3 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Preston
    140 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    Mernda
  • 9
    Ride to train station Thomastown
    Ride to train station
    Thomastown
    11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and train

To get from Kingsbury to Thomastown in Melbourne, take the 561 bus from Plenty Rd/Dunne St (Kingsbury) station to Reservoir Station/High St (Reservoir) station. Next, take the MERNDA train from Reservoir station to Thomastown station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 29 min. The ride fare is A$3.30.

29minA$3.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 561
561
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Leaves from Plenty Rd/Dunne St (Kingsbury)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Plenty Rd/Dunne St (Kingsbury)
    ID 2739
    420 m • 6 min
  • 2
    Bus - 561561
    Wait for bus
    561
    Pascoe Vale
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Reservoir Station/High St (Reservoir)
    ID 48231
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Reservoir
    100 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    Mernda
  • 6
    Ride to train station Thomastown
    Ride to train station
    Thomastown
    7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Kingsbury to Thomastown

The distance between Kingsbury, Melbourne and Thomastown, Melbourne is approximately 11.19 km, which can typically be travelled in 30 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Kingsbury to Thomastown by bus, train and tram, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Kingsbury

Kingsbury is located at Kingsbury, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Plenty Rd/Dunne St (Kingsbury).

Bus stations close to Kingsbury:

  • Plenty Rd/Dunne St (Kingsbury)
  • Preston Cemetery/Plenty Rd (Kingsbury)
  • Preston Cemetery/Plenty Rd (Bundoora)

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)

By bus and train

To get from Kingsbury to Thomastown in Melbourne, take the 561 bus from Plenty Rd/Dunne St (Kingsbury) station to Reservoir Station/High St (Reservoir) station. Next, take the MERNDA train from Reservoir station to Thomastown station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 29 min. The ride fare is A$3.30.

29minA$3.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 561
561
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Leaves from Plenty Rd/Dunne St (Kingsbury)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Plenty Rd/Dunne St (Kingsbury)
    ID 2739
    420 m • 6 min
  • 2
    Bus - 561561
    Wait for bus
    561
    Pascoe Vale
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Reservoir Station/High St (Reservoir)
    ID 48231
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Reservoir
    100 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    Mernda
  • 6
    Ride to train station Thomastown
    Ride to train station
    Thomastown
    7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 30 minutes, using Bus line 86, Bus line 527, Bus line MERNDA.

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

    The alternative route takes 29 minutes, using Bus line 561, Bus line MERNDA.

  • Is there a direct tram between Kingsbury and Thomastown in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take one tram line, one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 30 min.

  • Which tram line goes from Kingsbury to Thomastown in Melbourne?

    The 86 tram line goes from Waterfront City Docklands station near Kingsbury to 49-Murray Rd/Plenty Rd (Preston) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till 49-Murray Rd/Plenty Rd (Preston) station near Thomastown in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Kingsbury and Thomastown in Melbourne by tram, bus and train is about 30 min.

  • Where do I get on the tram near Kingsbury to get to Thomastown in Melbourne?

    Get on the 86 tram from the Waterfront City Docklands station near Kingsbury in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the tram when travelling between Kingsbury and Thomastown in Melbourne?

    Get off the tram at the 49-Murray Rd/Plenty Rd (Preston) station, which is closest to Thomastown in Melbourne.

  • How much is the total tram, bus and train fare from Kingsbury to Thomastown?

    The ride from Kingsbury to Thomastown costs A$5.30.

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