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

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

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne and Thomastown?

No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne to Thomastown. However, there are services departing from Melbourne Central/Lonsdale St and arriving at Spring St/High St via Northland Shopping Centre/Murray Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Melbourne and Thomastown?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Melbourne Central Station station and arriving at Thomastown Station station. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 36 min.

How far is it from Melbourne to Thomastown?

The distance between Melbourne and Thomastown is 19 km. The road distance is 16.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Melbourne to Thomastown without a car is to train which takes 36 min and costs $6.

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

The train from Melbourne Central Station to Thomastown Station takes 36 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Thomastown bus from?

Melbourne to Thomastown bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Melbourne Central/Lonsdale St station.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Thomastown train from?

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

Train or bus from Melbourne to Thomastown?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Thomastown is to train which takes 36 min and costs $6. Alternatively, you can line 251 bus and line 555 bus, which costs $6 and takes 1h 43m.

Where does the Melbourne to Thomastown bus arrive?

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

Where does the Melbourne to Thomastown train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Melbourne to Thomastown?

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

Where can I stay near Thomastown?

There are 4946+ hotels available in Thomastown.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Melbourne Central Station to Thomastown Stationtrain Mernda
36 min
$6
Drive 16.7 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Melbourne to Thomastowncar 16.7 km
20 min
$3–5
Line 251 bus, line 555 bus
1. Take the bus from Melbourne Central/Lonsdale 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 43m
$6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Melbourne to Thomastowntaxi 16.7 km
20 min
$40–55

Melbourne to Thomastown by train

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Distance: 18.7 km
Duration: 36 min

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

Metro Trains Melbourne operates a train from Melbourne Central Station to Thomastown Station every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 36 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Melbourne Central/Lonsdale St to Spring St/High St via Northland Shopping Centre/Murray Rd in around 1h 43m.

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