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How to get from Melbourne Central to Thornton by bus and train?
By bus and train
To get from Melbourne Central to Thornton in Melbourne, take the LILYDALE train from Melbourne Central station to 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 2 hr 57 min. The ride fare is A$18.20.
177minA$18.20
LILYDALE
684
Leaves from Melbourne Central
Step by Step
- 1
Start from train stationMelbourne Central - 2
LILYDALEWait for trainLILYDALELilydale - 3
Ride to train stationRingwood34 min - 4
Walk to bus stationRingwood Station/Maroondah Hwy (Ringwood)ID 49468110 m • 2 min - 5684Wait for bus684Eildon
- 6Ride to bus stationTaggerty-Thornton Rd/Goulburn Valley Hwy (Thornton)ID 22092130 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Alternative route by bus and train via BELGRAVE and 684
To get from Melbourne Central to Thornton in Melbourne, take the BELGRAVE train from Melbourne Central station to 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 5 min. The ride fare is A$18.20.
185minA$18.20
BELGRAVE
684
Leaves from Melbourne Central
Step by Step
- 1Start from train stationMelbourne Central
- 2BELGRAVEWait for trainBELGRAVEBelgrave
- 3Ride to train stationRingwood36 min
- 4Walk to bus stationRingwood Station/Maroondah Hwy (Ringwood)ID 49468110 m • 2 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 Melbourne Central to Thornton
The distance between Melbourne Central, Melbourne and Thornton, Melbourne is approximately 152.45 km, which can typically be travelled in 177 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Melbourne Central 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 Melbourne Central
Melbourne Central is located at Melbourne Central, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Hardware St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City).
Bus stations close to Melbourne Central:
- Hardware St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City)
- Lonsdale St/Queen St (Melbourne City)
- Little Lonsdale St/Queen St (Melbourne City)
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)
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- Airport West to Thornton
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- Albion to Thornton
- Alexandra to Thornton
- Alphington to Thornton
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- 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
Alternative route by bus and train via BELGRAVE and 684
To get from Melbourne Central to Thornton in Melbourne, take the BELGRAVE train from Melbourne Central station to 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 5 min. The ride fare is A$18.20.
185minA$18.20
BELGRAVE
684
Leaves from Melbourne Central
Step by Step
- 1Start from train stationMelbourne Central
- 2BELGRAVEWait for trainBELGRAVEBelgrave
- 3Ride to train stationRingwood36 min
- 4Walk to bus stationRingwood Station/Maroondah Hwy (Ringwood)ID 49468110 m • 2 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 Melbourne Central to Thornton?
The fastest way takes 177 minutes, using Bus line LILYDALE, Bus line 684.
What is the alternative route to get from Melbourne Central to Thornton?
The alternative route takes 185 minutes, using Bus line BELGRAVE, Bus line 684.
Is there a direct train between Melbourne Central and Thornton in Melbourne?
No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 57 min.
Which train line goes from Melbourne Central to Thornton in Melbourne?
The LILYDALE train line goes from Lilydale station near Melbourne Central to Ringwood station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Ringwood station near Thornton in Melbourne
How long does it take to travel from Melbourne Central to Thornton in Melbourne by train and bus?
The total travel time between Melbourne Central and Thornton in Melbourne by train and bus is about 2 hr 57 min.
Where do I get on the train near Melbourne Central to get to Thornton in Melbourne?
Get on the LILYDALE train from the Lilydale station near Melbourne Central in Melbourne.
Where do I get off the train when travelling between Melbourne Central and Thornton in Melbourne?
Get off the train at the Ringwood stop, which is closest to Thornton in Melbourne.
How much is the train fare from Melbourne Central to Thornton?
The ride from Melbourne Central to Thornton costs A$18.20.
