How to get from Oakleigh to Thornton by bus?

By bus

To get from Oakleigh to Thornton in Melbourne, take the 742 bus from Oakleigh Station/Portman St (Oakleigh) 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 4 min. The ride fare is A$15.82.

244minA$15.82
Walk to bus stationBus - 742
742
Bus - 684
684
Leaves from Oakleigh Station/Portman St (Oakleigh)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Oakleigh Station/Portman St (Oakleigh)
    ID 19800
    60 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
    87 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 Oakleigh to Thornton in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 903 bus from Oakleigh Station/Portman St (Oakleigh) station to Box Hill Bus Station/Station St (Box Hill) 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 44 min. The ride fare is A$15.82.

224minA$15.82
Walk to bus stationBus - 903
903
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Bus - 684
684
Leaves from Oakleigh Station/Portman St (Oakleigh)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Oakleigh Station/Portman St (Oakleigh)
    ID 19805
    80 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 903903
    Wait for bus
    903
    Altona
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Box Hill Bus Station/Station St (Box Hill)
    ID 19649
    52 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Box Hill
    140 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    Lilydale
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ringwood
    15 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 Oakleigh to Thornton

The distance between Oakleigh, Melbourne and Thornton, Melbourne is approximately 153.62 km, which can typically be travelled in 244 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Oakleigh 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 Oakleigh

Oakleigh is located at Oakleigh, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Oakleigh Station/Johnson St (Oakleigh).

Train stations close to Oakleigh:

  • Hughesdale
  • Huntingdale
  • Murrumbeena

Bus stations close to Oakleigh:

  • Oakleigh Station/Johnson St (Oakleigh)
  • Warrigal Rd/Carlisle Cres (Hughesdale)
  • Oakleigh Station/Portman St (Oakleigh)

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 Oakleigh to Thornton in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 903 bus from Oakleigh Station/Portman St (Oakleigh) station to Box Hill Bus Station/Station St (Box Hill) 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 44 min. The ride fare is A$15.82.

224minA$15.82
Walk to bus stationBus - 903
903
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Bus - 684
684
Leaves from Oakleigh Station/Portman St (Oakleigh)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Oakleigh Station/Portman St (Oakleigh)
    ID 19805
    80 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 903903
    Wait for bus
    903
    Altona
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Box Hill Bus Station/Station St (Box Hill)
    ID 19649
    52 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Box Hill
    140 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    Lilydale
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ringwood
    15 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 Oakleigh to Thornton?

    The fastest way takes 244 minutes, using Bus line 742, Bus line 684.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Oakleigh to Thornton?

    The alternative route takes 224 minutes, using Bus line 903, Bus line LILYDALE, Bus line 684.

  • Is there a direct bus between Oakleigh and Thornton?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 4 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Oakleigh to Thornton?

    The 742 bus line goes from Oakleigh Station/Portman St (Oakleigh) station near Oakleigh in Oakleigh 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 Oakleigh to Thornton by bus?

    The total travel time between Oakleigh in Oakleigh and Thornton in Melbourne by bus is about 4 hr 4 min.

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

    Get on the 742 bus from the Oakleigh Station/Portman St (Oakleigh) stop near Oakleigh in Oakleigh.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Oakleigh 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 Oakleigh to Thornton?

    The ride from Oakleigh to Thornton costs A$15.82.

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