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How to get from Southern Cross to Thornton by bus and train?
From Southern Cross to Thornton by bus and train
To get from Southern Cross to Thornton in Melbourne, take the LILYDALE train from Southern Cross 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 1 min. The ride fare is A$18.20.
181minA$18.20
LILYDALE
684
Leaves from Southern Cross
Step by Step
- 1
Start from train stationSouthern Cross - 2
LILYDALEWait for trainLILYDALELilydale - 3
Ride to train stationRingwood38 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 from Southern Cross to Thornton by bus and train via BELGRAVE and 684
To get from Southern Cross to Thornton in Melbourne, take the BELGRAVE train from Southern Cross 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 9 min. The ride fare is A$18.20.
189minA$18.20
BELGRAVE
684
Leaves from Southern Cross
Step by Step
- 1Start from train stationSouthern Cross
- 2BELGRAVEWait for trainBELGRAVEBelgrave
- 3Ride to train stationRingwood40 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 Southern Cross to Thornton
The distance between Southern Cross, Melbourne and Thornton, Melbourne is approximately 154.08 km, which can typically be travelled in 181 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Southern Cross 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 Southern Cross
Southern Cross is located at Southern Cross, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is 122-Southern Cross Railway Station/Spencer St (Melbourne City).
Bus stations close to Southern Cross:
- Southern Cross Station/Collins St (Melbourne City)
- Skybus Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City)
- Southern Cross Station/Spencer 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)
Related Routes
- Badger Creek to Thornton
- Beaconsfield Upper to Thornton
- Carnegie to Thornton
- Carrum Downs to Thornton
- Lilydale to Thornton
- Melbourne to Thornton
- Narre Warren East to Thornton
- Narre Warren North to Thornton
- Garfield to Thornton
- Bairnsdale to Thornton
- Dalyston to Thornton
- Moe to Thornton
- Stratford to Thornton
- Menzies Creek - Bal to Thornton
- Narre Warren East - Bal to Thornton
- Narre Warren North - Bal to Thornton
- Selby - Bal to Thornton
- Sherbrooke - Bal to Thornton
- Reservoir to Thornton
- 13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Thornton
Alternative route from Southern Cross to Thornton by bus and train via BELGRAVE and 684
To get from Southern Cross to Thornton in Melbourne, take the BELGRAVE train from Southern Cross 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 9 min. The ride fare is A$18.20.
189minA$18.20
BELGRAVE
684
Leaves from Southern Cross
Step by Step
- 1Start from train stationSouthern Cross
- 2BELGRAVEWait for trainBELGRAVEBelgrave
- 3Ride to train stationRingwood40 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 Southern Cross to Thornton?
The fastest way takes 181 minutes, using Bus line LILYDALE, Bus line 684.
What is the alternative route to get from Southern Cross to Thornton?
The alternative route takes 189 minutes, using Bus line BELGRAVE, Bus line 684.
Is there a direct train between Southern Cross and Thornton?
No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 1 min.
Which train line goes from Southern Cross to Thornton?
The LILYDALE train line goes from Lilydale station near Southern Cross in Docklands 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 Southern Cross to Thornton by train and bus?
The total travel time between Southern Cross in Docklands and Thornton in Melbourne by train and bus is about 3 hr 1 min.
Where do I get on the train near Southern Cross to get to Thornton?
Get on the LILYDALE train from the Lilydale station near Southern Cross in Docklands.
Where do I get off the train when travelling between Southern Cross and Thornton?
Get off the train at the Ringwood stop, which is closest to Thornton in Melbourne.
How much is the train fare from Southern Cross to Thornton?
The ride from Southern Cross to Thornton costs A$18.20.
