How to get from Essendon to Thomastown by train?

By train

To get from Essendon to Thomastown in Melbourne, take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Essendon station to Flagstaff station. Next, take the MERNDA train from Flagstaff station to Thomastown station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 55 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

55minA$5.30
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Leaves from Essendon

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Essendon
  • 2
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flagstaff
    14 min
  • 4
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    Mernda
  • 5
    Ride to train station Thomastown
    Ride to train station
    Thomastown
    39 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and train

To get from Essendon to Thomastown in Melbourne, take the 903 bus from Essendon Station/Mt Alexander Rd (Essendon) station to Preston Station/Murray Rd (Preston) station. Next, take the MERNDA train from Preston station to Thomastown station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 52 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

52minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 903
903
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Leaves from Essendon Station/Mt Alexander Rd (Essendon)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Essendon Station/Mt Alexander Rd (Essendon)
    ID 51771
    160 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 903903
    Wait for bus
    903
    Mordialloc
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Preston Station/Murray Rd (Preston)
    ID 2476
    32 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Preston
    130 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    Mernda
  • 6
    Ride to train station Thomastown
    Ride to train station
    Thomastown
    11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Essendon to Thomastown

The distance between Essendon, Melbourne and Thomastown, Melbourne is approximately 27.24 km, which can typically be travelled in 55 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Essendon 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 Essendon

Essendon is located at Essendon, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Essendon Station/Russell St (Essendon).

Bus stations close to Essendon:

  • Essendon Station/Russell St (Essendon)
  • Essendon Station/Mt Alexander Rd (Essendon)
  • Lorraine St/Buckley St (Essendon)

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

By bus and train

To get from Essendon to Thomastown in Melbourne, take the 903 bus from Essendon Station/Mt Alexander Rd (Essendon) station to Preston Station/Murray Rd (Preston) station. Next, take the MERNDA train from Preston station to Thomastown station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 52 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

52minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 903
903
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Leaves from Essendon Station/Mt Alexander Rd (Essendon)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Essendon Station/Mt Alexander Rd (Essendon)
    ID 51771
    160 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 903903
    Wait for bus
    903
    Mordialloc
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Preston Station/Murray Rd (Preston)
    ID 2476
    32 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Preston
    130 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    Mernda
  • 6
    Ride to train station Thomastown
    Ride to train station
    Thomastown
    11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 55 minutes, using Bus line CRAIGIEBURN, Bus line MERNDA.

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

    The alternative route takes 52 minutes, using Bus line 903, Bus line MERNDA.

  • Is there a direct train between Essendon and Thomastown?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 55 min.

  • Which train line goes from Essendon to Thomastown?

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

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

    The total travel time between Essendon in Essendon and Thomastown in Melbourne by train is about 55 min.

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

    Get on the CRAIGIEBURN train from the City (Flinders Street) station near Essendon in Essendon.

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

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

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

    The ride from Essendon to Thomastown costs A$5.30.

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