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

By bus and train

To get from Montrose to Thomastown in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 679 bus from Montrose Cfa/Mt Dandenong Rd (Montrose) station to Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy (Ringwood) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 901 bus and finally take the MERNDA train from South Morang station to Thomastown station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 56 min. The ride fare is A$3.30.

116minA$3.30
Bus - 679
679
Bus - 901
901
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Leaves from Montrose Cfa/Mt Dandenong Rd (Montrose)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Montrose
  • 2
    Bus - 679679
    Wait for bus
    679
    Ringwood
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy (Ringwood)
    ID 21005
    25 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy (Ringwood)
    ID 47252
    80 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 901901
    Wait for bus
    901
    Melbourne Airport
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    South Morang Station/Civic Dr (South Morang)
    ID 46393
    69 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    South Morang
    100 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 9
    Ride to train station Thomastown
    Ride to train station
    Thomastown
    9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via 679, BELGRAVE and MERNDA

To get from Montrose to Thomastown in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 679 bus from Montrose Cfa/Mt Dandenong Rd (Montrose) station to Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy (Ringwood) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BELGRAVE train and finally take the MERNDA train from Flinders Street station to Thomastown station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 5 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

125minA$5.30
Bus - 679
679
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Leaves from Montrose Cfa/Mt Dandenong Rd (Montrose)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Montrose
  • 2
    Bus - 679679
    Wait for bus
    679
    Ringwood
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy (Ringwood)
    ID 21005
    25 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ringwood
    160 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - BELGRAVEBELGRAVE
    Wait for train
    BELGRAVE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    41 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 Montrose to Thomastown

The distance between Montrose, Melbourne and Thomastown, Melbourne is approximately 58.56 km, which can typically be travelled in 116 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Montrose 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 Montrose

Montrose is located at Montrose, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Montrose Cfa/Mt Dandenong Rd (Montrose).

Train stations close to Montrose:

  • Mooroolbark

Bus stations close to Montrose:

  • Montrose Cfa/Mt Dandenong Rd (Montrose)
  • Montrose Rd/Mt Dandenong Rd (Montrose)
  • Mt Dandenong Rd/Montrose Rd (Montrose)

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 679, BELGRAVE and MERNDA

To get from Montrose to Thomastown in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 679 bus from Montrose Cfa/Mt Dandenong Rd (Montrose) station to Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy (Ringwood) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BELGRAVE train and finally take the MERNDA train from Flinders Street station to Thomastown station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 5 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

125minA$5.30
Bus - 679
679
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Leaves from Montrose Cfa/Mt Dandenong Rd (Montrose)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Montrose
  • 2
    Bus - 679679
    Wait for bus
    679
    Ringwood
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy (Ringwood)
    ID 21005
    25 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ringwood
    160 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - BELGRAVEBELGRAVE
    Wait for train
    BELGRAVE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    41 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 Montrose to Thomastown?

    The fastest way takes 116 minutes, using Bus line 679, Bus line 901, Bus line MERNDA.

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

    The alternative route takes 125 minutes, using Bus line 679, Bus line BELGRAVE, Bus line MERNDA.

  • Is there a direct bus between Montrose 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 56 min.

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

    The 679 bus line goes from Ringwood station near Montrose to Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy (Ringwood) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy (Ringwood) station near Thomastown in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Montrose and Thomastown in Melbourne by bus and train is about 1 hr 56 min.

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

    Get on the 679 bus from the Ringwood stop near Montrose in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the bus at the Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy (Ringwood) station, which is closest to Thomastown in Melbourne.

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

    The ride from Montrose to Thomastown costs A$3.30.

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