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

By bus and train

To get from Linton to Thomson (Geelong) in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON bus from General Store/Glenelg Hwy (Linton) station to Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON train and finally take the GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG train from Deer Park station to South Geelong station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 42 min. The ride fare is A$15.82.

222minA$15.82
Bus - MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON
MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Walk to Thomson (Geelong)
Leaves from General Store/Glenelg Hwy (Linton)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Linton
  • 2
    Bus - MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTONMT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON
    Wait for bus
    MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central)
    ID 82
    33 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ballarat Station
    90 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTONBALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Wait for train
    BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Melbourne
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Deer Park
    64 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
    50 min
  • 9
    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 Linton to Thomson (Geelong)

The distance between Linton, Melbourne and Thomson (Geelong), Melbourne is approximately 196.93 km, which can typically be travelled in 222 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Linton 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 Linton

Linton is located at Linton, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is General Store/Glenelg Hwy (Linton).

Bus stations close to Linton:

  • General Store/Glenelg Hwy (Linton)

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))

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 222 minutes, using Bus line MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON, Bus line BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON, Bus line GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 42 min.

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

    The MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON bus line goes from Melbourne station near Linton to Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central) station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central) station near Thomson (Geelong) in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Linton and Thomson (Geelong) in Melbourne by bus and train is about 3 hr 42 min.

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

    Get on the MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON bus from the Melbourne stop near Linton in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the bus at the Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central) station, which is closest to Thomson (Geelong) in Melbourne.

  • How much is the bus fare from Linton to Thomson (Geelong)?

    The ride from Linton to Thomson (Geelong) costs A$15.82.

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