How to get from Ferny Creek to Thornbury by bus, train and tram?

By bus, train and tram

To get from Ferny Creek to Thornbury in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one tram line: take the 688 bus from Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd/Old Main Rd (Ferny Creek) station to Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy (Upper Ferntree Gully) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BELGRAVE train and finally 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 2 hr 36 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

156minA$5.30
Bus - 688
688
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Tram - 11
11
Leaves from Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd/Old Main Rd (Ferny Creek)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Ferny Creek
  • 2
    Bus - 688688
    Wait for bus
    688
    Upper Ferntree Gully
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy (Upper Ferntree Gully)
    ID 18863
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Upper Ferntree Gully
    120 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - BELGRAVEBELGRAVE
    Wait for train
    BELGRAVE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    56 min
  • 7
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    6-Melbourne Town Hall/Collins St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17911
    260 m • 4 min
  • 8
    Tram - 1111
    Wait for tram
    11
    West Preston
  • 9
    Ride to tram station 34-Miller St/St Georges Rd (Preston)
    Ride to tram station
    34-Miller St/St Georges Rd (Preston)
    ID 4162
    26 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and train

To get from Ferny Creek to Thornbury in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 688 bus from Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd/Old Main Rd (Ferny Creek) station to Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy (Upper Ferntree Gully) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BELGRAVE train and finally take the MERNDA train from Flinders Street station to Thornbury station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 30 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

150minA$5.30
Bus - 688
688
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Walk to Thornbury
Leaves from Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd/Old Main Rd (Ferny Creek)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Ferny Creek
  • 2
    Bus - 688688
    Wait for bus
    688
    Upper Ferntree Gully
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy (Upper Ferntree Gully)
    ID 18863
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Upper Ferntree Gully
    120 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - BELGRAVEBELGRAVE
    Wait for train
    BELGRAVE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    56 min
  • 7
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    Mernda
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Thornbury
    28 min
  • 9
    Walk to Thornbury
    Walk to
    Thornbury
    570 m • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Ferny Creek to Thornbury

The distance between Ferny Creek, Melbourne and Thornbury, Melbourne is approximately 49.65 km, which can typically be travelled in 156 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Ferny Creek to Thornbury by bus, 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 Ferny Creek

Ferny Creek is located at Ferny Creek, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd/Old Main Rd (Ferny Creek).

Train stations close to Ferny Creek:

  • Tecoma
  • Upwey
  • Belgrave

Bus stations close to Ferny Creek:

  • Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd/Old Main Rd (Ferny Creek)
  • Mast Gully Rd/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Ferny Creek)
  • Fernbrook Rd/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Ferny Creek)

Public transport stations close to Thornbury, Melbourne

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

Bus stations close to Thornbury:

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

Related Routes

By bus and train

To get from Ferny Creek to Thornbury in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 688 bus from Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd/Old Main Rd (Ferny Creek) station to Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy (Upper Ferntree Gully) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BELGRAVE train and finally take the MERNDA train from Flinders Street station to Thornbury station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 30 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

150minA$5.30
Bus - 688
688
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Walk to Thornbury
Leaves from Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd/Old Main Rd (Ferny Creek)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Ferny Creek
  • 2
    Bus - 688688
    Wait for bus
    688
    Upper Ferntree Gully
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy (Upper Ferntree Gully)
    ID 18863
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Upper Ferntree Gully
    120 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - BELGRAVEBELGRAVE
    Wait for train
    BELGRAVE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    56 min
  • 7
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    Mernda
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Thornbury
    28 min
  • 9
    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 Ferny Creek to Thornbury?

    The fastest way takes 156 minutes, using Bus line 688, Bus line BELGRAVE, Bus line 11.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Ferny Creek to Thornbury?

    The alternative route takes 150 minutes, using Bus line 688, Bus line BELGRAVE, Bus line MERNDA.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line, one train line and one tram line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 36 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Ferny Creek to Thornbury in Melbourne?

    The 688 bus line goes from Upper Ferntree Gully station near Ferny Creek to Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy (Upper Ferntree Gully) station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one tram line till Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy (Upper Ferntree Gully) station near Thornbury in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from Ferny Creek to Thornbury in Melbourne by bus, train and tram?

    The total travel time between Ferny Creek and Thornbury in Melbourne by bus, train and tram is about 2 hr 36 min.

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

    Get on the 688 bus from the Upper Ferntree Gully stop near Ferny Creek in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the bus at the Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy (Upper Ferntree Gully) station, which is closest to Thornbury in Melbourne.

  • How much is the total bus, train and tram fare from Ferny Creek to Thornbury?

    The ride from Ferny Creek to Thornbury costs A$5.30.

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