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

From Geelong to Thomastown by bus and train

To get from Geelong to Thomastown in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 55 bus from Moorabool Street Bus Stops/Moorabool St (Geelong) station to Geelong Station/Railway Tce (Geelong) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG train and finally take the MERNDA train from Southern Cross station to Thomastown station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 2 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

122minA$13.84
Walk to bus stationBus - 55
55
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Leaves from Moorabool Street Bus Stops/Moorabool St (Geelong)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Moorabool Street Bus Stops/Moorabool St (Geelong)
    ID 45326
    140 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 5555
    Wait for bus
    55
    Geelong Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Geelong Station/Railway Tce (Geelong)
    ID 45540
    3 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Geelong
    160 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONGGEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Wait for train
    GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Melbourne
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    66 min
  • 7
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    Mernda
  • 8
    Ride to train station Thomastown
    Ride to train station
    Thomastown
    39 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Geelong to Thomastown by bus and train via 43, GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG and MERNDA

To get from Geelong to Thomastown in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 43 bus from Moorabool Street Bus Stops/Moorabool St (Geelong) station to Geelong Station/Railway Tce (Geelong) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG train and finally take the MERNDA train from Southern Cross station to Thomastown station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 4 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

124minA$13.84
Walk to bus stationBus - 43
43
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Leaves from Moorabool Street Bus Stops/Moorabool St (Geelong)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Moorabool Street Bus Stops/Moorabool St (Geelong)
    ID 45326
    140 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 4343
    Wait for bus
    43
    Geelong Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Geelong Station/Railway Tce (Geelong)
    ID 30309
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Geelong
    210 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONGGEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Wait for train
    GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Melbourne
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    66 min
  • 7
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    Mernda
  • 8
    Ride to train station Thomastown
    Ride to train station
    Thomastown
    39 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Geelong to Thomastown

The distance between Geelong, Melbourne and Thomastown, Melbourne is approximately 101.81 km, which can typically be travelled in 122 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Geelong 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 Geelong

Geelong is located at Geelong, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Moorabool Street Bus Stops/Moorabool St (Geelong).

Train stations close to Geelong:

  • South Geelong
  • North Geelong

Bus stations close to Geelong:

  • Moorabool Street Bus Stops/Moorabool St (Geelong)
  • Moorabool St/Malop St (Geelong)
  • Yarra St/Ryrie St (Geelong)

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 Geelong to Thomastown by bus and train via 43, GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG and MERNDA

To get from Geelong to Thomastown in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 43 bus from Moorabool Street Bus Stops/Moorabool St (Geelong) station to Geelong Station/Railway Tce (Geelong) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG train and finally take the MERNDA train from Southern Cross station to Thomastown station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 4 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

124minA$13.84
Walk to bus stationBus - 43
43
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Leaves from Moorabool Street Bus Stops/Moorabool St (Geelong)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Moorabool Street Bus Stops/Moorabool St (Geelong)
    ID 45326
    140 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 4343
    Wait for bus
    43
    Geelong Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Geelong Station/Railway Tce (Geelong)
    ID 30309
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Geelong
    210 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONGGEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Wait for train
    GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Melbourne
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    66 min
  • 7
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    Mernda
  • 8
    Ride to train station Thomastown
    Ride to train station
    Thomastown
    39 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 122 minutes, using Bus line 55, Bus line GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, Bus line MERNDA.

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

    The alternative route takes 124 minutes, using Bus line 43, Bus line GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, Bus line MERNDA.

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

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

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

    The 55 bus line goes from Moorabool Street Bus Stops/Moorabool St (Geelong) station near Geelong to Geelong Station station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Geelong Station station near Thomastown in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Geelong and Thomastown in Melbourne by bus and train is about 2 hr 2 min.

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

    Get on the 55 bus from the Moorabool Street Bus Stops/Moorabool St (Geelong) stop near Geelong in Melbourne.

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

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

  • How much is the bus fare from Geelong to Thomastown?

    The ride from Geelong to Thomastown costs A$13.84.

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