How to get from Canterbury to Thornbury by train and tram?

By train and tram

To get from Canterbury to Thornbury in Melbourne, take the LILYDALE train from Canterbury station to Parliament station. Next, take the 11 tram from 10-Parliament Railway Station/Macarthur St (East Melbourne) station to 34-Miller St/St Georges Rd (Preston) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 49 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

49minA$5.30
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Tram - 11
11
Leaves from Canterbury
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Canterbury
  • 2
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Parliament
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    10-Parliament Railway Station/Macarthur St (East Melbourne)
    ID 17915
    80 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Tram - 1111
    Wait for tram
    11
    West Preston
  • 6
    Ride to tram station 34-Miller St/St Georges Rd (Preston)
    Ride to tram station
    34-Miller St/St Georges Rd (Preston)
    ID 4162
    24 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By train

To get from Canterbury to Thornbury in Melbourne, take the LILYDALE train from Canterbury station to Parliament station. Next, take the MERNDA train from Parliament station to Thornbury station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 52 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

52minA$5.30
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Walk to Thornbury
Leaves from Canterbury
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Canterbury
  • 2
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Parliament
    18 min
  • 4
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    Mernda
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Thornbury
    21 min
  • 6
    Walk to Thornbury
    Walk to
    Thornbury
    570 m • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Canterbury to Thornbury
The distance between Canterbury, Melbourne and Thornbury, Melbourne is approximately 17.95 km, which can typically be travelled in 49 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Canterbury to Thornbury by train and tram, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.
Public transport stations close to Canterbury

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

Train stations close to Canterbury:

  • Chatham

Bus stations close to Canterbury:

  • Canterbury Station/Rochester Rd (Canterbury)
  • Mont Albert Rd/Rochester Rd (Canterbury)
  • Strathcona Girls Grammar/Opp 166 Prospect Hill Rd (Canterbury)
Public transport stations close to Thornbury, Melbourne

Thornbury is located at Thornbury, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Plenty Rd/Dundas St (Preston).

Bus stations close to Thornbury:

  • Plenty Rd/Dundas St (Preston)
  • High St/Dundas St (Preston)
  • Clapham St/Normanby Ave (Thornbury)
Related Routes

By train

To get from Canterbury to Thornbury in Melbourne, take the LILYDALE train from Canterbury station to Parliament station. Next, take the MERNDA train from Parliament station to Thornbury station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 52 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

52minA$5.30
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Walk to Thornbury
Leaves from Canterbury
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Canterbury
  • 2
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Parliament
    18 min
  • 4
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    Mernda
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Thornbury
    21 min
  • 6
    Walk to Thornbury
    Walk to
    Thornbury
    570 m • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Canterbury to Thornbury?

    The fastest way takes 49 minutes, using Bus line LILYDALE, Bus line 11.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Canterbury to Thornbury?

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

  • Is there a direct train between Canterbury and Thornbury in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one tram line in total. The total travelling time is 49 min.

  • Which train line goes from Canterbury to Thornbury in Melbourne?

    The LILYDALE train line goes from City (Flinders Street) station near Canterbury to Parliament station. From there you’ll have to take one tram line till Parliament station near Thornbury in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from Canterbury to Thornbury in Melbourne by train and tram?

    The total travel time between Canterbury and Thornbury in Melbourne by train and tram is about 49 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Canterbury to get to Thornbury in Melbourne?

    Get on the LILYDALE train from the City (Flinders Street) station near Canterbury in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Canterbury and Thornbury in Melbourne?

    Get off the train at the Parliament station, which is closest to Thornbury in Melbourne.

  • How much is the train fare from Canterbury to Thornbury?

    The ride from Canterbury to Thornbury costs A$5.30.

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