How to get from Glen Waverley to Thornton by bus?

By bus

To get from Glen Waverley to Thornton in Melbourne, take the 742 bus from Glen Waverley Station/Railway Pde (Glen Waverley) 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 3 hr 30 min. The ride fare is A$15.82.

210minA$15.82
Walk to bus stationBus - 742
742
Bus - 684
684
Leaves from Glen Waverley Station/Railway Pde (Glen Waverley)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Glen Waverley Station/Railway Pde (Glen Waverley)
    ID 21018
    70 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 742742
    Wait for bus
    742
    Ringwood Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy (Ringwood)
    ID 21270
    53 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy (Ringwood)
    ID 49468
    110 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 684684
    Wait for bus
    684
    Eildon
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Taggerty-Thornton Rd/Goulburn Valley Hwy (Thornton)
    Ride to bus station
    Taggerty-Thornton Rd/Goulburn Valley Hwy (Thornton)
    ID 22092
    130 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and train

To get from Glen Waverley to Thornton in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 703 bus from Syndal Station/Blackburn Rd (Glen Waverley) station to Blackburn Station/South Pde (Blackburn) 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 23 min. The ride fare is A$15.82.

203minA$15.82
Walk to bus stationBus - 703
703
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Bus - 684
684
Leaves from Syndal Station/Blackburn Rd (Glen Waverley)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Syndal Station/Blackburn Rd (Glen Waverley)
    ID 15922
    1.48 km • 19 min
  • 2
    Bus - 703703
    Wait for bus
    703
    Blackburn
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Blackburn Station/South Pde (Blackburn)
    ID 21010
    19 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Blackburn
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    Lilydale
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ringwood
    11 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy (Ringwood)
    ID 49468
    110 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 684684
    Wait for bus
    684
    Eildon
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Taggerty-Thornton Rd/Goulburn Valley Hwy (Thornton)
    Ride to bus station
    Taggerty-Thornton Rd/Goulburn Valley Hwy (Thornton)
    ID 22092
    130 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Glen Waverley to Thornton

The distance between Glen Waverley, Melbourne and Thornton, Melbourne is approximately 141.79 km, which can typically be travelled in 210 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Glen Waverley to Thornton by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Glen Waverley

Glen Waverley is located at Glen Waverley, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Glen Waverley Station/Railway Pde (Glen Waverley).

Train stations close to Glen Waverley:

  • Syndal

Bus stations close to Glen Waverley:

  • Glen Waverley Station/Railway Pde (Glen Waverley)
  • Monash Civic Centre/Springvale Rd (Glen Waverley)
  • The Glen Shopping Centre/Springvale Rd (Glen Waverley)

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

By bus and train

To get from Glen Waverley to Thornton in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 703 bus from Syndal Station/Blackburn Rd (Glen Waverley) station to Blackburn Station/South Pde (Blackburn) 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 23 min. The ride fare is A$15.82.

203minA$15.82
Walk to bus stationBus - 703
703
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Bus - 684
684
Leaves from Syndal Station/Blackburn Rd (Glen Waverley)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Syndal Station/Blackburn Rd (Glen Waverley)
    ID 15922
    1.48 km • 19 min
  • 2
    Bus - 703703
    Wait for bus
    703
    Blackburn
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Blackburn Station/South Pde (Blackburn)
    ID 21010
    19 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Blackburn
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    Lilydale
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ringwood
    11 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy (Ringwood)
    ID 49468
    110 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 684684
    Wait for bus
    684
    Eildon
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Taggerty-Thornton Rd/Goulburn Valley Hwy (Thornton)
    Ride to bus station
    Taggerty-Thornton Rd/Goulburn Valley Hwy (Thornton)
    ID 22092
    130 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Glen Waverley to Thornton?

    The fastest way takes 210 minutes, using Bus line 742, Bus line 684.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Glen Waverley to Thornton?

    The alternative route takes 203 minutes, using Bus line 703, Bus line LILYDALE, Bus line 684.

  • Is there a direct bus between Glen Waverley and Thornton?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 30 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Glen Waverley to Thornton?

    The 742 bus line goes from Glen Waverley Station/Railway Pde (Glen Waverley) station near Glen Waverley in Glen Waverley to Ringwood Station station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Ringwood Station station near Thornton in Melbourne.

  • How long does it take to travel from Glen Waverley to Thornton by bus?

    The total travel time between Glen Waverley in Glen Waverley and Thornton in Melbourne by bus is about 3 hr 30 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Glen Waverley to get to Thornton?

    Get on the 742 bus from the Glen Waverley Station/Railway Pde (Glen Waverley) stop near Glen Waverley in Glen Waverley.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Glen Waverley and Thornton?

    Get off the bus at the Ringwood Station stop, which is closest to Thornton in Melbourne.

  • How much is the bus fare from Glen Waverley to Thornton?

    The ride from Glen Waverley to Thornton costs A$15.82.

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