How to get from Melton to Thornton by bus and train?
By bus and train
To get from Melton to Thornton in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON train from Melton station to Southern Cross 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 4 hr 1 min. The ride fare is A$18.20.
Step by Step
- 1Start from train stationMelton
- 2Wait for trainBALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTONMelbourne
- 3Ride to train stationSouthern Cross41 min
- 4Wait for trainLILYDALELilydale
- 5Ride to train stationRingwood38 min
- 6Walk to bus stationRingwood Station/Maroondah Hwy (Ringwood)ID 49468110 m • 2 min
- 7Wait for bus684Eildon
- 8Ride to bus stationTaggerty-Thornton Rd/Goulburn Valley Hwy (Thornton)ID 22092130 min
Alternative route by bus and train via BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON, BELGRAVE and 684
To get from Melton to Thornton in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON train from Melton station to Southern Cross station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BELGRAVE 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 4 hr 1 min. The ride fare is A$18.20.
Step by Step
- 1Start from train stationMelton
- 2Wait for trainBALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTONMelbourne
- 3Ride to train stationSouthern Cross41 min
- 4Wait for trainBELGRAVEBelgrave
- 5Ride to train stationRingwood40 min
- 6Walk to bus stationRingwood Station/Maroondah Hwy (Ringwood)ID 49468110 m • 2 min
- 7Wait for bus684Eildon
- 8Ride to bus stationTaggerty-Thornton Rd/Goulburn Valley Hwy (Thornton)ID 22092130 min
Public transport directions from Melton to Thornton
Public transport stations close to Melton
Melton is located at Melton, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Melton Station/Staughton St (Melton South).
Train stations close to Melton:
- Cobblebank
Bus stations close to Melton:
- Melton Station/Staughton St (Melton South)
- Melton Railway Station (Melton South)
- Exford Rd/Staughton St (Melton South)
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 by bus and train via BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON, BELGRAVE and 684
To get from Melton to Thornton in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON train from Melton station to Southern Cross station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BELGRAVE 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 4 hr 1 min. The ride fare is A$18.20.
Step by Step
- 1Start from train stationMelton
- 2Wait for trainBALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTONMelbourne
- 3Ride to train stationSouthern Cross41 min
- 4Wait for trainBELGRAVEBelgrave
- 5Ride to train stationRingwood40 min
- 6Walk to bus stationRingwood Station/Maroondah Hwy (Ringwood)ID 49468110 m • 2 min
- 7Wait for bus684Eildon
- 8Ride to bus stationTaggerty-Thornton Rd/Goulburn Valley Hwy (Thornton)ID 22092130 min
Questions & Answers
What is the fastest way to get from Melton to Thornton?
The fastest way takes 241 minutes, using Bus line BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON, Bus line LILYDALE, Bus line 684.
What is the alternative route to get from Melton to Thornton?
The alternative route takes 241 minutes, using Bus line BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON, Bus line BELGRAVE, Bus line 684.
Is there a direct train between Melton and Thornton?
No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 1 min.
Which train line goes from Melton to Thornton?
The BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON train line goes from Melbourne station near Melton in Melton South to Southern Cross station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Southern Cross station near Thornton in Melbourne.
How long does it take to travel from Melton to Thornton by train and bus?
The total travel time between Melton in Melton South and Thornton in Melbourne by train and bus is about 4 hr 1 min.
Where do I get on the train near Melton to get to Thornton?
Get on the BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON train from the Melbourne station near Melton in Melton South.
Where do I get off the train when travelling between Melton and Thornton?
Get off the train at the Southern Cross stop, which is closest to Thornton in Melbourne.
How much is the total train and bus fare from Melton to Thornton?
The ride from Melton to Thornton costs A$18.20.