What is the cheapest way to get from Docklands to Thomastown?

The cheapest way to get from Docklands to Thomastown is to drive which costs $3 - $5 and takes 20 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Docklands to Thomastown?

The fastest way to get from Docklands to Thomastown is to taxi which takes 20 min and costs $45 - $55.

Is there a direct bus between Docklands and Thomastown?

No, there is no direct bus from Docklands to Thomastown. However, there are services departing from Bourke St/Queen St and arriving at Spring St/High St via Northland Shopping Centre/Murray Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Docklands and Thomastown?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Southern Cross Station station and arriving at Thomastown Station station. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 40 min.

How far is it from Docklands to Thomastown?

The distance between Docklands and Thomastown is 20 km. The road distance is 18.1 km.

How do I travel from Docklands to Thomastown without a car?

The best way to get from Docklands to Thomastown without a car is to train which takes 40 min and costs $6.

How long does it take to get from Docklands to Thomastown?

The train from Southern Cross Station to Thomastown Station takes 40 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.

Where do I catch the Docklands to Thomastown bus from?

Docklands to Thomastown bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Bourke St/Queen St station.

Where do I catch the Docklands to Thomastown train from?

Docklands to Thomastown train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Southern Cross Station.

Train or bus from Docklands to Thomastown?

The best way to get from Docklands to Thomastown is to train which takes 40 min and costs $6. Alternatively, you can line 251 bus and line 555 bus, which costs $6 and takes 1h 46m.

Where does the Docklands to Thomastown bus arrive?

Docklands to Thomastown bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Northland Shopping Centre/Murray Rd station.

Where does the Docklands to Thomastown train arrive?

Docklands to Thomastown train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Thomastown Station.

Can I drive from Docklands to Thomastown?

Yes, the driving distance between Docklands to Thomastown is 18 km. It takes approximately 20 min to drive from Docklands to Thomastown.

Where can I stay near Thomastown?

There are 4938+ hotels available in Thomastown.

Docklands to Thomastown - 4 ways to travel via train, and line 251 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Docklands to Thomastown by train, bus, taxi, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Thomastown Stationtrain Mernda
40 min
$6
Drive 18.1 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Docklands to Thomastowncar 18.1 km
20 min
$4–5
Line 251 bus, line 555 bus
1. Take the bus from Bourke St/Queen St to Northland Shopping Centre/Murray Rdbus 251
2. Take the bus from Northland Shopping Centre/Murray Rd to Spring St/High Stbus 555
1h 46m
$6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Docklands to Thomastowntaxi 18.1 km
20 min
$45–55

Docklands to Thomastown by train

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Distance: 20.4 km
Duration: 40 min

What companies run services between Docklands, VIC, Australia and Thomastown, VIC, Australia?

Metro Trains Melbourne operates a train from Southern Cross Station to Thomastown Station every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 40 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bourke St/Queen St to Spring St/High St via Northland Shopping Centre/Murray Rd in around 1h 46m.

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