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

The cheapest way to get from Elwood to Thomastown is to drive which costs $4 - $7 and takes 25 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Elwood to Thomastown is to taxi which takes 25 min and costs $55 - $70.

Is there a direct bus between Elwood and Thomastown?

No, there is no direct bus from Elwood to Thomastown. However, there are services departing from Ormond Rd/Glen Huntly Rd and arriving at Spring St/High St via Clifton Hill Interchange/Queens Pde and Northland Shopping Centre/Murray Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 16m.

Is there a direct train between Elwood and Thomastown?

No, there is no direct train from Elwood station to Thomastown station. However, there are services departing from Ripponlea Station and arriving at Thomastown Station via Flinders Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 7m.

How far is it from Elwood to Thomastown?

The distance between Elwood and Thomastown is 30 km. The road distance is 23.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Elwood to Thomastown without a car is to train which takes 1h 7m and costs $6.

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

It takes approximately 1h 7m to get from Elwood to Thomastown, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Elwood to Thomastown bus from?

Elwood to Thomastown bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Ormond Rd/Glen Huntly Rd station.

Where do I catch the Elwood to Thomastown train from?

Elwood to Thomastown train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Ripponlea Station.

Train or bus from Elwood to Thomastown?

The best way to get from Elwood to Thomastown is to train which takes 1h 7m and costs $6. Alternatively, you can line 246 bus and line 251 bus and line 555 bus, which costs $6 and takes 2h 16m.

Where does the Elwood to Thomastown bus arrive?

Elwood to Thomastown bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Clifton Hill Interchange/Queens Pde station.

Where does the Elwood to Thomastown train arrive?

Elwood to Thomastown train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Flinders Street Station.

Can I drive from Elwood to Thomastown?

Yes, the driving distance between Elwood to Thomastown is 24 km. It takes approximately 25 min to drive from Elwood to Thomastown.

Where can I stay near Thomastown?

There are 4931+ hotels available in Thomastown.

Elwood to Thomastown - 5 ways to travel via train, line 246 bus, taxi, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Elwood to Thomastown by train, bus, taxi, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Ripponlea Station to Flinders Street Stationtrain Sandringham
2. Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Thomastown Stationtrain Mernda
1h 7m
$6
Drive 23.8 km
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1. Drive from Elwood to Thomastowncar 23.8 km
25 min
$5–7
Line 246 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Ormond Rd/Glen Huntly Rd to Clifton Hill Station/Hoddle Stbus 246
2. Take the train from Clifton Hill Station to Thomastown Stationtrain Mernda / ...
1h 9m
$12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Elwood to Thomastowntaxi 23.8 km
25 min
$55–70
Line 246 bus, line 251 bus, line 555 bus
1. Take the bus from Ormond Rd/Glen Huntly Rd to Clifton Hill Interchange/Queens Pdebus 246
2. Take the bus from Clifton Hill Interchange/Queens Pde to Northland Shopping Centre/Murray Rdbus 251
3. Take the bus from Northland Shopping Centre/Murray Rd to Spring St/High Stbus 555
2h 16m
$6

Elwood to Thomastown by train

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Distance: 30.4 km
Duration: 1h 7m

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

You can take a train from Ripponlea Station to Thomastown Station via Flinders Street Station in around 1h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ormond Rd/Glen Huntly Rd to Spring St/High St via Clifton Hill Interchange/Queens Pde and Northland Shopping Centre/Murray Rd in around 2h 16m.

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