What is the cheapest way to get from Melbourne CBD to Thomastown?

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

What is the fastest way to get from Melbourne CBD to Thomastown?

The fastest way to get from Melbourne CBD to Thomastown is to taxi which takes 20 min and costs $40 - $55.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne CBD and Thomastown?

No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne CBD to Thomastown. However, there are services departing from Little Lonsdale St/Exhibition St and arriving at Spring St/High St via Northland Shopping Centre/Murray Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Melbourne CBD and Thomastown?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Parliament Station station and arriving at Thomastown Station station. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 34 min.

How far is it from Melbourne CBD to Thomastown?

The distance between Melbourne CBD and Thomastown is 18 km. The road distance is 16.6 km.

How do I travel from Melbourne CBD to Thomastown without a car?

The best way to get from Melbourne CBD to Thomastown without a car is to train which takes 34 min and costs $6.

How long does it take to get from Melbourne CBD to Thomastown?

The train from Parliament Station to Thomastown Station takes 34 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.

Where do I catch the Melbourne CBD to Thomastown bus from?

Melbourne CBD to Thomastown bus services, operated by Public Transport Victoria, depart from Little Lonsdale St/Exhibition St station.

Where do I catch the Melbourne CBD to Thomastown train from?

Melbourne CBD to Thomastown train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Parliament Station.

Train or bus from Melbourne CBD to Thomastown?

The best way to get from Melbourne CBD to Thomastown is to train which takes 34 min and costs $6. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $12 and takes 1h 28m.

Where does the Melbourne CBD to Thomastown bus arrive?

Melbourne CBD to Thomastown bus services, operated by Public Transport Victoria, arrive at Northland Shopping Centre/Murray Rd station.

Where does the Melbourne CBD to Thomastown train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Melbourne CBD to Thomastown?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne CBD to Thomastown is 17 km. It takes approximately 20 min to drive from Melbourne CBD to Thomastown.

Where can I stay near Thomastown?

There are 4965+ hotels available in Thomastown.

Melbourne CBD to Thomastown - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Parliament Station to Thomastown Stationtrain Mernda
34 min
$6
Drive 16.6 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Melbourne CBD to Thomastowncar 16.6 km
20 min
$3–5
Bus
1. Take the bus from Little Lonsdale St/Exhibition 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 28m
$12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Melbourne CBD to Thomastowntaxi 16.6 km
20 min
$40–55

Melbourne CBD to Thomastown by train

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Distance: 17.5 km
Duration: 34 min

What companies run services between Melbourne CBD, VIC, Australia and Thomastown, VIC, Australia?

Metro Trains Melbourne operates a train from Parliament Station to Thomastown Station every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 34 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Little Lonsdale St/Exhibition St to Spring St/High St via Northland Shopping Centre/Murray Rd in around 1h 28m.

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