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How to get from Clayton to Thomastown by train?

By train

To get from Clayton to Thomastown in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the PAKENHAM train from Clayton station to Caulfield station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PAKENHAM train and finally take the MERNDA train from Parliament station to Thomastown station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 36 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

96minA$5.30
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Leaves from Clayton

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Clayton
  • 2
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Caulfield
    45 min
  • 4
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Parliament
    13 min
  • 6
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    Mernda
  • 7
    Ride to train station Thomastown
    Ride to train station
    Thomastown
    33 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and train

To get from Clayton to Thomastown in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 703 bus from Clayton Station/Clayton Rd (Clayton) 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 54 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

114minA$5.30
Bus - 703
703
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Leaves from Clayton Station/Clayton Rd (Clayton)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Clayton
  • 2
    Bus - 703703
    Wait for bus
    703
    Middle Brighton
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bentleigh Station/Centre Rd (Bentleigh)
    ID 22302
    22 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Bentleigh
    20 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 Clayton to Thomastown

The distance between Clayton, Melbourne and Thomastown, Melbourne is approximately 36.5 km, which can typically be travelled in 96 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Clayton 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 Clayton

Clayton is located at Clayton, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Clayton Station/Clayton Rd (Clayton).

Train stations close to Clayton:

  • Westall
  • Springvale
  • Oakleigh

Bus stations close to Clayton:

  • Clayton Station/Clayton Rd (Clayton)
  • Clayton Station/Carinish Rd (Clayton)
  • Clayton Sc/Clayton Rd (Clayton)

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 Clayton to Thomastown in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 703 bus from Clayton Station/Clayton Rd (Clayton) 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 54 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

114minA$5.30
Bus - 703
703
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Leaves from Clayton Station/Clayton Rd (Clayton)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Clayton
  • 2
    Bus - 703703
    Wait for bus
    703
    Middle Brighton
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bentleigh Station/Centre Rd (Bentleigh)
    ID 22302
    22 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Bentleigh
    20 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 Clayton to Thomastown?

    The fastest way takes 96 minutes, using Bus line PAKENHAM, Bus line PAKENHAM, Bus line MERNDA.

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

    The alternative route takes 114 minutes, using Bus line 703, Bus line FRANKSTON, Bus line MERNDA.

  • Is there a direct train between Clayton and Thomastown?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 36 min.

  • Which train line goes from Clayton to Thomastown?

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

  • How long does it take to travel from Clayton to Thomastown by train?

    The total travel time between Clayton in Clayton and Thomastown in Melbourne by train is about 1 hr 36 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Clayton to get to Thomastown?

    Get on the PAKENHAM train from the City (Flinders Street) station near Clayton in Clayton.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Clayton and Thomastown?

    Get off the train at the Caulfield station, which is closest to Thomastown in Melbourne.

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

    The ride from Clayton to Thomastown costs A$5.30.

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