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How to get from Epping to Thornton by bus and train?
By bus and train
To get from Epping to Thornton in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the MERNDA train from Epping station to Flinders Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LILYDALE train and finally take the 684 bus from Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy (Ringwood) station to Taggerty-Thornton Rd/Goulburn Valley Hwy (Thornton) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 53 min. The ride fare is A$18.20.
233minA$18.20
MERNDA
LILYDALE
684
Leaves from Epping
Step by Step
- 1
Start from train stationEpping - 2
MERNDAWait for trainMERNDACity (Flinders Street) - 3
Ride to train stationFlinders Street42 min - 4LILYDALEWait for trainLILYDALELilydale
- 5Ride to train stationRingwood41 min
- 6
Walk to bus stationRingwood Station/Maroondah Hwy (Ringwood)ID 49468110 m • 2 min - 7684Wait for bus684Eildon
- 8Ride to bus stationTaggerty-Thornton Rd/Goulburn Valley Hwy (Thornton)ID 22092130 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
By bus
To get from Epping to Thornton in Melbourne, take the 901 bus from Epping Station/Cooper St (Epping) station to Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy (Ringwood) station. Next, take the 684 bus from Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy (Ringwood) station to Taggerty-Thornton Rd/Goulburn Valley Hwy (Thornton) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 26 min. The ride fare is A$15.82.
266minA$15.82
901
684
Leaves from Epping Station/Cooper St (Epping)
Step by Step
- 1Walk to bus stationEpping Station/Cooper St (Epping)ID 4633220 m • 1 min
- 2901Wait for bus901Frankston
- 3Ride to bus stationRingwood Station/Maroondah Hwy (Ringwood)ID 47252115 min
- 4Walk to bus stationRingwood Station/Maroondah Hwy (Ringwood)ID 4946820 m • 1 min
- 5684Wait for bus684Eildon
- 6Ride to bus stationTaggerty-Thornton Rd/Goulburn Valley Hwy (Thornton)ID 22092130 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Public transport directions from Epping to Thornton
The distance between Epping, Melbourne and Thornton, Melbourne is approximately 177.14 km, which can typically be travelled in 233 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Epping to Thornton by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.
Public transport stations close to Epping
Epping is located at Epping, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Epping Station/Cooper St (Epping).
Train stations close to Epping:
- Thomastown
- South Morang
- Lalor
Bus stations close to Epping:
- Epping Station/Cooper St (Epping)
- Melbourne Polytechnic/Dalton Rd (Epping)
- Narina Way/Hendersons Rd (Epping)
Public transport stations close to Thornton, Melbourne
Thornton is located at Thornton, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Taggerty-Thornton Rd/Goulburn Valley Hwy (Thornton).
Bus stations close to Thornton:
- Taggerty-Thornton Rd/Goulburn Valley Hwy (Thornton)
Related Routes
- Abbotsford to Thornton
- Aberfeldie to Thornton
- Airport West to Thornton
- Albert Park to Thornton
- Albion to Thornton
- Alexandra to Thornton
- Alphington to Thornton
- Altona to Thornton
- Altona Meadows to Thornton
- Altona North to Thornton
- Ardeer to Thornton
- Armadale to Thornton
- Ascot Vale to Thornton
- Ashburton to Thornton
- Ashwood to Thornton
- Aspendale to Thornton
- Aspendale Gardens to Thornton
- Attwood to Thornton
- Avondale Heights to Thornton
- Badger Creek to Thornton
By bus
To get from Epping to Thornton in Melbourne, take the 901 bus from Epping Station/Cooper St (Epping) station to Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy (Ringwood) station. Next, take the 684 bus from Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy (Ringwood) station to Taggerty-Thornton Rd/Goulburn Valley Hwy (Thornton) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 26 min. The ride fare is A$15.82.
266minA$15.82
901
684
Leaves from Epping Station/Cooper St (Epping)
Step by Step
- 1Walk to bus stationEpping Station/Cooper St (Epping)ID 4633220 m • 1 min
- 2901Wait for bus901Frankston
- 3Ride to bus stationRingwood Station/Maroondah Hwy (Ringwood)ID 47252115 min
- 4Walk to bus stationRingwood Station/Maroondah Hwy (Ringwood)ID 4946820 m • 1 min
- 5684Wait for bus684Eildon
- 6Ride to bus stationTaggerty-Thornton Rd/Goulburn Valley Hwy (Thornton)ID 22092130 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers
What is the fastest way to get from Epping to Thornton?
The fastest way takes 233 minutes, using Bus line MERNDA, Bus line LILYDALE, Bus line 684.
What is the alternative route to get from Epping to Thornton?
The alternative route takes 266 minutes, using Bus line 901, Bus line 684.
Is there a direct train between Epping and Thornton?
No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 53 min.
Which train line goes from Epping to Thornton?
The MERNDA train line goes from City (Flinders Street) station near Epping in Epping to Flinders Street station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Flinders Street station near Thornton in Melbourne.
How long does it take to travel from Epping to Thornton by train and bus?
The total travel time between Epping in Epping and Thornton in Melbourne by train and bus is about 3 hr 53 min.
Where do I get on the train near Epping to get to Thornton?
Get on the MERNDA train from the City (Flinders Street) station near Epping in Epping.
Where do I get off the train when travelling between Epping and Thornton?
Get off the train at the Flinders Street stop, which is closest to Thornton in Melbourne.
How much is the total train and bus fare from Epping to Thornton?
The ride from Epping to Thornton costs A$18.20.
