How to get from Thomastown to Willaura by bus and train?

From Thomastown to Willaura by bus and train

To get from Thomastown to Willaura in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the MERNDA train from Thomastown station to Southern Cross station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT train and finally take the ARARAT - LAKE BOLAC VIA WILLAURA bus from Ararat Railway Station (Ararat) station to Delacombe St/Main St (Willaura) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 40 min. The ride fare is A$22.38.

340minA$22.38
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Bus - ARARAT - LAKE BOLAC VIA WILLAURA
ARARAT - LAKE BOLAC VIA WILLAURA
Leaves from Thomastown

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Thomastown
  • 2
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    41 min
  • 4
    Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARATARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Wait for train
    ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Ararat
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ararat
    146 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ararat Railway Station (Ararat)
    ID 17799
    20 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - ARARAT - LAKE BOLAC VIA WILLAURAARARAT - LAKE BOLAC VIA WILLAURA
    Wait for bus
    ARARAT - LAKE BOLAC VIA WILLAURA
    Lake Bolac
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Delacombe St/Main St (Willaura)
    Ride to bus station
    Delacombe St/Main St (Willaura)
    ID 47814
    40 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Thomastown to Willaura

The distance between Thomastown, Melbourne and Willaura, Melbourne is approximately 265.94 km, which can typically be travelled in 340 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Thomastown to Willaura 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 Thomastown

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

Train stations close to Thomastown:

  • Keon Park
  • Epping
  • Ruthven

Bus stations close to Thomastown:

  • Thomastown Station/High St (Thomastown)
  • Thomastown Station/Station St (Thomastown)
  • Spring St/High St (Thomastown)

Public transport stations close to Willaura, Melbourne

Willaura is located at Willaura, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Willaura Kindergarten/Willaura-Wickliffe Rd (Willaura).

Bus stations close to Willaura:

  • Willaura Kindergarten/Willaura-Wickliffe Rd (Willaura)
  • Delacombe St/Main St (Willaura)

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Thomastown to Willaura?

    The fastest way takes 340 minutes, using Bus line MERNDA, Bus line ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT, Bus line ARARAT - LAKE BOLAC VIA WILLAURA.

  • Is there a direct train between Thomastown and Willaura in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 5 hr 40 min.

  • Which train line goes from Thomastown to Willaura in Melbourne?

    The MERNDA train line goes from City (Flinders Street) station near Thomastown to Southern Cross station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Southern Cross station near Willaura in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from Thomastown to Willaura in Melbourne by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Thomastown and Willaura in Melbourne by train and bus is about 5 hr 40 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Thomastown to get to Willaura in Melbourne?

    Get on the MERNDA train from the City (Flinders Street) station near Thomastown in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Thomastown and Willaura in Melbourne?

    Get off the train at the Southern Cross stop, which is closest to Willaura in Melbourne.

  • How much is the total train and bus fare from Thomastown to Willaura?

    The ride from Thomastown to Willaura costs A$22.38.

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