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How to get from Melbourne Airport - Bal to Thornbury by bus and tram?

From Melbourne Airport - Bal to Thornbury by bus and tram

To get from Melbourne Airport - Bal to Thornbury in Melbourne, take the MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS bus from Melbourne Airport T4 Skybus/Service Rd (Melbourne Airport) station to Skybus Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City) station. Next, take the 11 tram from 1-Spencer 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 15 min. The ride fare is A$25.05.

75minA$25.05
Walk to bus stationBus - MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
Tram - 11
11
Leaves from Melbourne Airport T4 Skybus/Service Rd (Melbourne Airport)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Melbourne Airport T4 Skybus/Service Rd (Melbourne Airport)
    ID 48578
    350 m • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESSMELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
    Wait for bus
    MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
    City
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Skybus Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City)
    ID 23175
    29 min
  • 4
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    1-Spencer St/Collins St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17906
    410 m • 6 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
    33 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Melbourne Airport - Bal to Thornbury by bus and tram via 478, 59 and 510

To get from Melbourne Airport - Bal to Thornbury in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one tram line: take the 478 bus from Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd (Melbourne Airport) station to Dromana Ave/Matthews Ave (Airport West) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 59 tram and finally take the 510 bus from Fletcher St/Loeman St (Essendon) station to St Georges Rd/Normanby Ave (Thornbury) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 10 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

70minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 478
478
Tram - 59
59
Bus - 510
510
Walk to Thornbury
Leaves from Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd (Melbourne Airport)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd (Melbourne Airport)
    ID 47998
    200 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 478478
    Wait for bus
    478
    Airport West Sc
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dromana Ave/Matthews Ave (Airport West)
    ID 42275
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    59-Airport West/Matthews Ave (Airport West)
    ID 19482
    50 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Tram - 5959
    Wait for tram
    59
    Flinders Street Station (City)
  • 6
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    38-Pascoe Vale Rd/Fletcher St (Essendon)
    ID 19274
    15 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Fletcher St/Loeman St (Essendon)
    ID 9746
    50 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 510510
    Wait for bus
    510
    Ivanhoe Station
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    St Georges Rd/Normanby Ave (Thornbury)
    ID 9720
    19 min
  • 10
    Walk to Thornbury
    Walk to
    Thornbury
    750 m • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Melbourne Airport - Bal to Thornbury

The distance between Melbourne Airport - Bal, Melbourne and Thornbury, Melbourne is approximately 32.39 km, which can typically be travelled in 75 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Melbourne Airport - Bal 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 Melbourne Airport - Bal

Melbourne Airport - Bal is located at Melbourne Airport - Bal, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr (Melbourne Airport).

Bus stations close to Melbourne Airport - Bal:

  • Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr (Melbourne Airport)
  • Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr (Melbourne Airport)
  • Melbourne Airport T4 Skybus/Service Rd (Melbourne Airport)

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)

Alternative route from Melbourne Airport - Bal to Thornbury by bus and tram via 478, 59 and 510

To get from Melbourne Airport - Bal to Thornbury in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one tram line: take the 478 bus from Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd (Melbourne Airport) station to Dromana Ave/Matthews Ave (Airport West) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 59 tram and finally take the 510 bus from Fletcher St/Loeman St (Essendon) station to St Georges Rd/Normanby Ave (Thornbury) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 10 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

70minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 478
478
Tram - 59
59
Bus - 510
510
Walk to Thornbury
Leaves from Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd (Melbourne Airport)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd (Melbourne Airport)
    ID 47998
    200 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 478478
    Wait for bus
    478
    Airport West Sc
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dromana Ave/Matthews Ave (Airport West)
    ID 42275
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    59-Airport West/Matthews Ave (Airport West)
    ID 19482
    50 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Tram - 5959
    Wait for tram
    59
    Flinders Street Station (City)
  • 6
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    38-Pascoe Vale Rd/Fletcher St (Essendon)
    ID 19274
    15 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Fletcher St/Loeman St (Essendon)
    ID 9746
    50 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 510510
    Wait for bus
    510
    Ivanhoe Station
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    St Georges Rd/Normanby Ave (Thornbury)
    ID 9720
    19 min
  • 10
    Walk to Thornbury
    Walk to
    Thornbury
    750 m • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Melbourne Airport - Bal to Thornbury?

    The fastest way takes 75 minutes, using Bus line MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS, Bus line 11.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Melbourne Airport - Bal to Thornbury?

    The alternative route takes 70 minutes, using Bus line 478, Bus line 59, Bus line 510.

  • Is there a direct bus between Melbourne Airport - Bal and Thornbury in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one tram line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 15 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Melbourne Airport - Bal to Thornbury in Melbourne?

    The MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS bus line goes from Melbourne Airport T4 Skybus/Service Rd (Melbourne Airport) station near Melbourne Airport - Bal to City station. From there you’ll have to take one tram line till City station near Thornbury in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Melbourne Airport - Bal and Thornbury in Melbourne by bus and tram is about 1 hr 15 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Melbourne Airport - Bal to get to Thornbury in Melbourne?

    Get on the MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS bus from the Melbourne Airport T4 Skybus/Service Rd (Melbourne Airport) stop near Melbourne Airport - Bal in Melbourne.

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

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

  • How much is the bus fare from Melbourne Airport - Bal to Thornbury?

    The ride from Melbourne Airport - Bal to Thornbury costs A$25.05.

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