How to get from Gowanbrae to Thornbury by bus and tram?

By bus and tram

To get from Gowanbrae to Thornbury in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one tram line: take the 490 bus from Holly Ct/Marigold Cres (Gowanbrae) station to Airport West Sc/Louis St (Airport West) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 59 tram and finally take the 903 bus from Thistle St/Mt Alexander Rd (Essendon) station to St Georges Rd/Bell St (Preston) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 14 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

74minA$5.30
Bus - 490
490
Tram - 59
59
Bus - 903
903
Walk to Thornbury
Leaves from Holly Ct/Marigold Cres (Gowanbrae)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Gowanbrae
  • 2
    Bus - 490490
    Wait for bus
    490
    Airport West
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Airport West Sc/Louis St (Airport West)
    ID 6725
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    59-Airport West/Matthews Ave (Airport West)
    ID 19482
    210 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Tram - 5959
    Wait for tram
    59
    Flinders Street Station (City)
  • 6
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    43-Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd (Essendon)
    ID 19467
    13 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Thistle St/Mt Alexander Rd (Essendon)
    ID 10112
    100 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 903903
    Wait for bus
    903
    Mordialloc
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    St Georges Rd/Bell St (Preston)
    ID 40943
    24 min
  • 10
    Walk to Thornbury
    Walk to
    Thornbury
    940 m • 12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and tram via 490, 59 and 11

To get from Gowanbrae to Thornbury in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 tram lines: take the 490 bus from Holly Ct/Marigold Cres (Gowanbrae) station to Airport West Sc/Louis St (Airport West) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 59 tram and finally take the 11 tram from 5-Elizabeth St/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 39 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

99minA$5.30
Bus - 490
490
Tram - 59
59
Tram - 11
11
Leaves from Holly Ct/Marigold Cres (Gowanbrae)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Gowanbrae
  • 2
    Bus - 490490
    Wait for bus
    490
    Airport West
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Airport West Sc/Louis St (Airport West)
    ID 6725
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    59-Airport West/Matthews Ave (Airport West)
    ID 19482
    210 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Tram - 5959
    Wait for tram
    59
    Flinders Street Station (City)
  • 6
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    2-Collins St/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17876
    46 min
  • 7
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    5-Elizabeth St/Collins St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17910
    50 m • 1 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
    28 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Gowanbrae to Thornbury

The distance between Gowanbrae, Melbourne and Thornbury, Melbourne is approximately 22.01 km, which can typically be travelled in 74 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Gowanbrae to Thornbury by bus 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 Gowanbrae

Gowanbrae is located at Gowanbrae, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Lanark Way/Adelaide Bvd (Gowanbrae).

Train stations close to Gowanbrae:

  • Jacana
  • Glenroy

Bus stations close to Gowanbrae:

  • Lanark Way/Adelaide Bvd (Gowanbrae)
  • Lanark Way/Primula Bvd (Gowanbrae)
  • Wonga Pl/Adelaide Bvd (Gowanbrae)

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

Alternative route by bus and tram via 490, 59 and 11

To get from Gowanbrae to Thornbury in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 tram lines: take the 490 bus from Holly Ct/Marigold Cres (Gowanbrae) station to Airport West Sc/Louis St (Airport West) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 59 tram and finally take the 11 tram from 5-Elizabeth St/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 39 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

99minA$5.30
Bus - 490
490
Tram - 59
59
Tram - 11
11
Leaves from Holly Ct/Marigold Cres (Gowanbrae)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Gowanbrae
  • 2
    Bus - 490490
    Wait for bus
    490
    Airport West
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Airport West Sc/Louis St (Airport West)
    ID 6725
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    59-Airport West/Matthews Ave (Airport West)
    ID 19482
    210 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Tram - 5959
    Wait for tram
    59
    Flinders Street Station (City)
  • 6
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    2-Collins St/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17876
    46 min
  • 7
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    5-Elizabeth St/Collins St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17910
    50 m • 1 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
    28 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 74 minutes, using Bus line 490, Bus line 59, Bus line 903.

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

    The alternative route takes 99 minutes, using Bus line 490, Bus line 59, Bus line 11.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one tram line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 14 min.

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

    The 490 bus line goes from Airport West station near Gowanbrae to Airport West Sc/Louis St (Airport West) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one tram line till Airport West Sc/Louis St (Airport West) station near Thornbury in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Gowanbrae and Thornbury in Melbourne by bus and tram is about 1 hr 14 min.

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

    Get on the 490 bus from the Airport West stop near Gowanbrae in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the bus at the Airport West Sc/Louis St (Airport West) stop, which is closest to Thornbury in Melbourne.

  • How much is the total bus and tram fare from Gowanbrae to Thornbury?

    The ride from Gowanbrae to Thornbury costs A$5.30.

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