How to get from Clayton to Thornton by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Clayton to Thornton in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the CRANBOURNE train from Clayton station to Dandenong station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 901 bus 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 42 min. The ride fare is A$15.82.

222minA$15.82
Train - CRANBOURNE
CRANBOURNE
Bus - 901
901
Bus - 684
684
Leaves from Clayton

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Clayton
  • 2
    Train - CRANBOURNECRANBOURNE
    Wait for train
    CRANBOURNE
    Cranbourne
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dandenong
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dandenong Station/Foster St (Dandenong)
    ID 20157
    120 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 901901
    Wait for bus
    901
    Melbourne Airport
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy (Ringwood)
    ID 47252
    64 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy (Ringwood)
    ID 49468
    20 m • 1 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

By bus

To get from Clayton to Thornton in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 733 bus from Clayton Station/Clayton Rd (Clayton) station to Oakleigh Station/Johnson St (Oakleigh) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 742 bus 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 4 hr 40 min. The ride fare is A$15.82.

280minA$15.82
Bus - 733
733
Bus - 742
742
Bus - 684
684
Leaves from Clayton Station/Clayton Rd (Clayton)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Clayton
  • 2
    Bus - 733733
    Wait for bus
    733
    Oakleigh
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Oakleigh Station/Johnson St (Oakleigh)
    ID 12964
    25 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Oakleigh Station/Portman St (Oakleigh)
    ID 19800
    230 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - 742742
    Wait for bus
    742
    Ringwood Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy (Ringwood)
    ID 21270
    87 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 Clayton to Thornton

The distance between Clayton, Melbourne and Thornton, Melbourne is approximately 161.23 km, which can typically be travelled in 222 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Clayton 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 Clayton

Clayton is located at Clayton, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Clayton Station/Clayton Rd (Clayton).

Train stations close to Clayton:

  • Westall
  • Springvale
  • Oakleigh

Bus stations close to Clayton:

  • Clayton Station/Clayton Rd (Clayton)
  • Clayton Station/Carinish Rd (Clayton)
  • Clayton Sc/Clayton Rd (Clayton)

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

To get from Clayton to Thornton in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 733 bus from Clayton Station/Clayton Rd (Clayton) station to Oakleigh Station/Johnson St (Oakleigh) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 742 bus 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 4 hr 40 min. The ride fare is A$15.82.

280minA$15.82
Bus - 733
733
Bus - 742
742
Bus - 684
684
Leaves from Clayton Station/Clayton Rd (Clayton)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Clayton
  • 2
    Bus - 733733
    Wait for bus
    733
    Oakleigh
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Oakleigh Station/Johnson St (Oakleigh)
    ID 12964
    25 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Oakleigh Station/Portman St (Oakleigh)
    ID 19800
    230 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - 742742
    Wait for bus
    742
    Ringwood Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy (Ringwood)
    ID 21270
    87 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 Clayton to Thornton?

    The fastest way takes 222 minutes, using Bus line CRANBOURNE, Bus line 901, Bus line 684.

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

    The alternative route takes 280 minutes, using Bus line 733, Bus line 742, Bus line 684.

  • Is there a direct train between Clayton and Thornton?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 42 min.

  • Which train line goes from Clayton to Thornton?

    The CRANBOURNE train line goes from Cranbourne station near Clayton in Clayton to Dandenong station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Dandenong station near Thornton in Melbourne.

  • How long does it take to travel from Clayton to Thornton by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Clayton in Clayton and Thornton in Melbourne by train and bus is about 3 hr 42 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Clayton to get to Thornton?

    Get on the CRANBOURNE train from the Cranbourne station near Clayton in Clayton.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Clayton and Thornton?

    Get off the train at the Dandenong stop, which is closest to Thornton in Melbourne.

  • How much is the train fare from Clayton to Thornton?

    The ride from Clayton to Thornton costs A$15.82.

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