How to get from Viewbank to Thomson (Geelong) by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Viewbank to Thomson (Geelong) in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 517 bus from Broadlea Cres/Lower Plenty Rd (Viewbank) station to Midway St/Southern Rd (Heidelberg West) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 903 bus and finally take the GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG train from Sunshine station to South Geelong station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 43 min. The ride fare is A$16.00.

223minA$16.00
Bus - 517
517
Bus - 903
903
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Walk to Thomson (Geelong)
Leaves from Broadlea Cres/Lower Plenty Rd (Viewbank)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Viewbank
  • 2
    Bus - 517517
    Wait for bus
    517
    Northland Sc
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Midway St/Southern Rd (Heidelberg West)
    ID 1935
    21 min
  • 4
    Bus - 903903
    Wait for bus
    903
    Altona
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sunshine Station/Dickson St (Sunshine)
    ID 40946
    64 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Sunshine
    120 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONGGEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Wait for train
    GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Geelong
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    South Geelong
    55 min
  • 9
    Walk to Thomson (Geelong)
    Walk to
    Thomson (Geelong)
    2.66 km • 34 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via 517, 250 and GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG

To get from Viewbank to Thomson (Geelong) in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 517 bus from Broadlea Cres/Lower Plenty Rd (Viewbank) station to Oriel Rd/Southern Rd (Heidelberg West) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 250 bus and finally take the GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG train from Southern Cross station to South Geelong station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 43 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

223minA$13.84
Bus - 517
517
Bus - 250
250
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Walk to Thomson (Geelong)
Leaves from Broadlea Cres/Lower Plenty Rd (Viewbank)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Viewbank
  • 2
    Bus - 517517
    Wait for bus
    517
    Northland Sc
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Oriel Rd/Southern Rd (Heidelberg West)
    ID 496
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Malahang Reserve/Oriel Rd (Heidelberg West)
    ID 758
    130 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 250250
    Wait for bus
    250
    City (Queen St)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Little Collins St/Queen St (Melbourne City)
    ID 20475
    43 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross
    750 m • 10 min
  • 8
    Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONGGEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Wait for train
    GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Geelong
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    South Geelong
    68 min
  • 10
    Walk to Thomson (Geelong)
    Walk to
    Thomson (Geelong)
    2.66 km • 34 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Viewbank to Thomson (Geelong)

The distance between Viewbank, Melbourne and Thomson (Geelong), Melbourne is approximately 111.04 km, which can typically be travelled in 223 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Viewbank to Thomson (Geelong) 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 Viewbank

Viewbank is located at Viewbank, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Yallambie Rd/Lower Plenty Rd (Yallambie).

Train stations close to Viewbank:

  • Greensborough
  • Rosanna
  • Macleod

Bus stations close to Viewbank:

  • Yallambie Rd/Lower Plenty Rd (Yallambie)
  • Yallambie Rd/Lower Plenty Rd (Viewbank)
  • Aminya Cres/Yallambie Rd (Yallambie)

Public transport stations close to Thomson (Geelong), Melbourne

Thomson (Geelong) is located at Thomson (Geelong), Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Robertson St/Ormond Rd (Thomson (3219)).

Train stations close to Thomson (Geelong):

  • South Geelong
  • Marshall

Bus stations close to Thomson (Geelong):

  • Robertson St/Ormond Rd (Thomson (3219))
  • East Geelong Uniting Church/Ormond Rd (East Geelong)
  • Ormond Village Sc/Ormond Rd (Thomson (3219))

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via 517, 250 and GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG

To get from Viewbank to Thomson (Geelong) in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 517 bus from Broadlea Cres/Lower Plenty Rd (Viewbank) station to Oriel Rd/Southern Rd (Heidelberg West) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 250 bus and finally take the GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG train from Southern Cross station to South Geelong station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 43 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

223minA$13.84
Bus - 517
517
Bus - 250
250
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Walk to Thomson (Geelong)
Leaves from Broadlea Cres/Lower Plenty Rd (Viewbank)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Viewbank
  • 2
    Bus - 517517
    Wait for bus
    517
    Northland Sc
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Oriel Rd/Southern Rd (Heidelberg West)
    ID 496
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Malahang Reserve/Oriel Rd (Heidelberg West)
    ID 758
    130 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 250250
    Wait for bus
    250
    City (Queen St)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Little Collins St/Queen St (Melbourne City)
    ID 20475
    43 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross
    750 m • 10 min
  • 8
    Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONGGEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Wait for train
    GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Geelong
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    South Geelong
    68 min
  • 10
    Walk to Thomson (Geelong)
    Walk to
    Thomson (Geelong)
    2.66 km • 34 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Viewbank to Thomson (Geelong)?

    The fastest way takes 223 minutes, using Bus line 517, Bus line 903, Bus line GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Viewbank to Thomson (Geelong)?

    The alternative route takes 223 minutes, using Bus line 517, Bus line 250, Bus line GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG.

  • Is there a direct bus between Viewbank and Thomson (Geelong) in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 43 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Viewbank to Thomson (Geelong) in Melbourne?

    The 517 bus line goes from Northland Sc station near Viewbank to Midway St/Southern Rd (Heidelberg West) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Midway St/Southern Rd (Heidelberg West) station near Thomson (Geelong) in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from Viewbank to Thomson (Geelong) in Melbourne by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Viewbank and Thomson (Geelong) in Melbourne by bus and train is about 3 hr 43 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Viewbank to get to Thomson (Geelong) in Melbourne?

    Get on the 517 bus from the Northland Sc stop near Viewbank in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Viewbank and Thomson (Geelong) in Melbourne?

    Get off the bus at the Midway St/Southern Rd (Heidelberg West) station, which is closest to Thomson (Geelong) in Melbourne.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Viewbank to Thomson (Geelong)?

    The ride from Viewbank to Thomson (Geelong) costs A$16.00.

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