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

By bus, train and tram

To get from Mount Helen to Thornbury in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one tram line: take the ADELAIDE - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, BALLARAT, HORSHAM bus from Gear Ave/Warrenheip St (Mount Helen) station to Geelong Railway Station (Geelong) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC train and finally take the 11 tram from D14-Southern Cross Station/Collins St (Docklands) station to 34-Miller St/St Georges Rd (Preston) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 58 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

238minA$13.84
Walk to bus stationBus - ADELAIDE - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, BALLARAT, HORSHAM
ADELAIDE - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, BALLARAT, HORSHAM
Train - WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
Tram - 11
11
Leaves from Gear Ave/Warrenheip St (Mount Helen)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Gear Ave/Warrenheip St (Mount Helen)
    ID 16268
    1.27 km • 16 min
  • 2
    Bus - ADELAIDE - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, BALLARAT, HORSHAMADELAIDE - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, BALLARAT, HORSHAM
    Wait for bus
    ADELAIDE - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, BALLARAT, HORSHAM
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Geelong Railway Station (Geelong)
    ID 3252
    87 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Geelong
    180 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLACWARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
    Wait for train
    WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
    Melbourne
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    70 min
  • 7
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    D14-Southern Cross Station/Collins St (Docklands)
    ID 43477
    40 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
    32 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and train

To get from Mount Helen to Thornbury in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the ADELAIDE - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, BALLARAT, HORSHAM bus from Gear Ave/Warrenheip St (Mount Helen) station to Geelong Railway Station (Geelong) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC train and finally take the MERNDA train from Southern Cross station to Thornbury station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 7 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

247minA$13.84
Walk to bus stationBus - ADELAIDE - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, BALLARAT, HORSHAM
ADELAIDE - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, BALLARAT, HORSHAM
Train - WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Walk to Thornbury
Leaves from Gear Ave/Warrenheip St (Mount Helen)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Gear Ave/Warrenheip St (Mount Helen)
    ID 16268
    1.27 km • 16 min
  • 2
    Bus - ADELAIDE - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, BALLARAT, HORSHAMADELAIDE - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, BALLARAT, HORSHAM
    Wait for bus
    ADELAIDE - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, BALLARAT, HORSHAM
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Geelong Railway Station (Geelong)
    ID 3252
    87 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Geelong
    180 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLACWARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
    Wait for train
    WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
    Melbourne
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    70 min
  • 7
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    Mernda
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Thornbury
    25 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 Mount Helen to Thornbury

The distance between Mount Helen, Melbourne and Thornbury, Melbourne is approximately 179.91 km, which can typically be travelled in 238 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Mount Helen 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 Mount Helen

Mount Helen is located at Mount Helen, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Greenhill Rd/Geelong Rd (Mount Helen).

Bus stations close to Mount Helen:

  • Greenhill Rd/Geelong Rd (Mount Helen)
  • Shire Ave/Geelong Rd (Mount Helen)
  • Park Lane/Vincent Dr (Mount Helen)

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 Mount Helen to Thornbury in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the ADELAIDE - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, BALLARAT, HORSHAM bus from Gear Ave/Warrenheip St (Mount Helen) station to Geelong Railway Station (Geelong) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC train and finally take the MERNDA train from Southern Cross station to Thornbury station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 7 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

247minA$13.84
Walk to bus stationBus - ADELAIDE - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, BALLARAT, HORSHAM
ADELAIDE - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, BALLARAT, HORSHAM
Train - WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Walk to Thornbury
Leaves from Gear Ave/Warrenheip St (Mount Helen)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Gear Ave/Warrenheip St (Mount Helen)
    ID 16268
    1.27 km • 16 min
  • 2
    Bus - ADELAIDE - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, BALLARAT, HORSHAMADELAIDE - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, BALLARAT, HORSHAM
    Wait for bus
    ADELAIDE - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, BALLARAT, HORSHAM
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Geelong Railway Station (Geelong)
    ID 3252
    87 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Geelong
    180 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLACWARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
    Wait for train
    WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
    Melbourne
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    70 min
  • 7
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    Mernda
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Thornbury
    25 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 Mount Helen to Thornbury?

    The fastest way takes 238 minutes, using Bus line ADELAIDE - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, BALLARAT, HORSHAM, Bus line WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC, Bus line 11.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Mount Helen to Thornbury?

    The alternative route takes 247 minutes, using Bus line ADELAIDE - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, BALLARAT, HORSHAM, Bus line WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC, Bus line MERNDA.

  • Is there a direct bus between Mount Helen 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 3 hr 58 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Mount Helen to Thornbury in Melbourne?

    The ADELAIDE - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, BALLARAT, HORSHAM bus line goes from Gear Ave/Warrenheip St (Mount Helen) station near Mount Helen to Melbourne station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one tram line till Melbourne station near Thornbury in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Mount Helen and Thornbury in Melbourne by bus, train and tram is about 3 hr 58 min.

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

    Get on the ADELAIDE - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, BALLARAT, HORSHAM bus from the Gear Ave/Warrenheip St (Mount Helen) stop near Mount Helen in Melbourne.

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

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

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

    The ride from Mount Helen to Thornbury costs A$13.84.

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