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

From Sassafras to Thornbury by bus, train and tram

To get from Sassafras to Thornbury in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one tram line: take the 688 bus from Sherbrooke Community School/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Sassafras) 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 42 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

162minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 688
688
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Tram - 11
11
Leaves from Sherbrooke Community School/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Sassafras)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sherbrooke Community School/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Sassafras)
    ID 12546
    160 m • 3 min
  • 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
    16 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

From Sassafras to Thornbury by bus and train

To get from Sassafras to Thornbury in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 688 bus from Sherbrooke Community School/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Sassafras) 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 36 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

156minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 688
688
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Walk to Thornbury
Leaves from Sherbrooke Community School/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Sassafras)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sherbrooke Community School/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Sassafras)
    ID 12546
    160 m • 3 min
  • 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
    16 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 Sassafras to Thornbury

The distance between Sassafras, Melbourne and Thornbury, Melbourne is approximately 52.05 km, which can typically be travelled in 162 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Sassafras 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 Sassafras

Sassafras is located at Sassafras, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Hethersett Rd/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Sassafras).

Train stations close to Sassafras:

  • Upwey

Bus stations close to Sassafras:

  • Hethersett Rd/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Sassafras)
  • Clarkmont Rd/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Sassafras)
  • Sherbrooke Community School/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Sassafras)

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

From Sassafras to Thornbury by bus and train

To get from Sassafras to Thornbury in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 688 bus from Sherbrooke Community School/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Sassafras) 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 36 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

156minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 688
688
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Walk to Thornbury
Leaves from Sherbrooke Community School/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Sassafras)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sherbrooke Community School/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Sassafras)
    ID 12546
    160 m • 3 min
  • 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
    16 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 Sassafras to Thornbury?

    The fastest way takes 162 minutes, using Bus line 688, Bus line BELGRAVE, Bus line 11.

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

    The alternative route takes 156 minutes, using Bus line 688, Bus line BELGRAVE, Bus line MERNDA.

  • Is there a direct bus between Sassafras 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 42 min.

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

    The 688 bus line goes from Sherbrooke Community School/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Sassafras) station near Sassafras to Upper Ferntree Gully station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one tram line till Upper Ferntree Gully station near Thornbury in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Sassafras and Thornbury in Melbourne by bus, train and tram is about 2 hr 42 min.

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

    Get on the 688 bus from the Sherbrooke Community School/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Sassafras) stop near Sassafras in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the bus at the Upper Ferntree Gully station, which is closest to Thornbury in Melbourne.

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

    The ride from Sassafras to Thornbury costs A$5.30.

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