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How to get from Elsternwick to Thornbury by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Elsternwick to Thornbury in Melbourne, take the 246 bus from Elsternwick Station/Horne St (Elsternwick) station to West Richmond Railway Station/Hoddle St (East Melbourne) station. Next, take the MERNDA train from West Richmond station to Thornbury station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 55 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

55minA$5.30
Bus - 246
246
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Walk to Thornbury
Leaves from Elsternwick Station/Horne St (Elsternwick)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Elsternwick
  • 2
    Bus - 246246
    Wait for bus
    246
    Clifton Hill
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    West Richmond Railway Station/Hoddle St (East Melbourne)
    ID 928
    25 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    West Richmond
    100 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    Mernda
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Thornbury
    16 min
  • 7
    Walk to Thornbury
    Walk to
    Thornbury
    570 m • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By tram

To get from Elsternwick to Thornbury in Melbourne, take the 67 tram from 44-Elsternwick Railway Station/Glenhuntly Rd (Elsternwick) station to 11-City Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City) station. Next, take the 11 tram from 6-Melbourne Town Hall/Collins St (Melbourne City) station to 34-Miller St/St Georges Rd (Preston) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 13 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

73minA$5.30
Walk to tram stationTram - 67
67
Tram - 11
11
Leaves from 44-Elsternwick Railway Station/Glenhuntly Rd (Elsternwick)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    44-Elsternwick Railway Station/Glenhuntly Rd (Elsternwick)
    ID 18372
    80 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Tram - 6767
    Wait for tram
    67
    Melbourne University
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    11-City Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City)
    ID 19686
    27 min
  • 4
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    6-Melbourne Town Hall/Collins St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17911
    40 m • 1 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
    25 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Elsternwick to Thornbury

The distance between Elsternwick, Melbourne and Thornbury, Melbourne is approximately 17.39 km, which can typically be travelled in 55 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Elsternwick to Thornbury 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 Elsternwick

Elsternwick is located at Elsternwick, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is 44-Elsternwick Railway Station/Glenhuntly Rd (Elsternwick).

Train stations close to Elsternwick:

  • Elsternwick

Bus stations close to Elsternwick:

  • Glen Huntly Rd/Orrong Rd (Elsternwick)
  • Nepean Hwy/Rusden St (Elsternwick)
  • Brighton Rd/Glen Huntly Rd (Elsternwick)

Public transport stations close to Thornbury, Melbourne

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

Bus stations close to Thornbury:

  • High St/Dundas St (Preston)
  • Plenty Rd/Dundas St (Preston)
  • Miller St/High St (Preston)

By tram

To get from Elsternwick to Thornbury in Melbourne, take the 67 tram from 44-Elsternwick Railway Station/Glenhuntly Rd (Elsternwick) station to 11-City Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City) station. Next, take the 11 tram from 6-Melbourne Town Hall/Collins St (Melbourne City) station to 34-Miller St/St Georges Rd (Preston) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 13 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

73minA$5.30
Walk to tram stationTram - 67
67
Tram - 11
11
Leaves from 44-Elsternwick Railway Station/Glenhuntly Rd (Elsternwick)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    44-Elsternwick Railway Station/Glenhuntly Rd (Elsternwick)
    ID 18372
    80 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Tram - 6767
    Wait for tram
    67
    Melbourne University
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    11-City Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City)
    ID 19686
    27 min
  • 4
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    6-Melbourne Town Hall/Collins St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17911
    40 m • 1 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
    25 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 55 minutes, using Bus line 246, Bus line MERNDA.

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

    The alternative route takes 73 minutes, using Bus line 67, Bus line 11.

  • Is there a direct bus between Elsternwick and Thornbury in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 55 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Elsternwick to Thornbury in Melbourne?

    The 246 bus line goes from Clifton Hill station near Elsternwick to West Richmond Railway Station/Hoddle St (East Melbourne) station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till West Richmond Railway Station/Hoddle St (East Melbourne) station near Thornbury in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Elsternwick and Thornbury in Melbourne by bus and train is about 55 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Elsternwick to get to Thornbury in Melbourne?

    Get on the 246 bus from the Clifton Hill stop near Elsternwick in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Elsternwick and Thornbury in Melbourne?

    Get off the bus at the West Richmond Railway Station/Hoddle St (East Melbourne) station, which is closest to Thornbury in Melbourne.

  • How much is the bus fare from Elsternwick to Thornbury?

    The ride from Elsternwick to Thornbury costs A$5.30.

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