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

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Thomson is to train which costs $14 - $18 and takes 1h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Thomson is to drive which takes 58 min and costs $13 - $20.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne and Thomson?

No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne to Thomson. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St and arriving at Geelong Showgrounds/St Albans Rd via Geelong Station/Railway Tce. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Melbourne and Thomson?

No, there is no direct train from Melbourne station to Thomson station. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross Station and arriving at Geelong Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 27m.

How far is it from Melbourne to Thomson?

The distance between Melbourne and Thomson is 84 km. The road distance is 76.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Melbourne to Thomson without a car is to train which takes 1h 27m and costs $14 - $18.

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

It takes approximately 1h 27m to get from Melbourne to Thomson, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Thomson bus from?

Melbourne to Thomson bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St station.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Thomson train from?

Melbourne to Thomson train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Southern Cross Station.

Train or bus from Melbourne to Thomson?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Thomson is to train which takes 1h 27m and costs $14 - $18. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $7 - $22 and takes 1h 43m.

Where does the Melbourne to Thomson bus arrive?

Melbourne to Thomson bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Geelong Station/Railway Tce.

Where does the Melbourne to Thomson train arrive?

Melbourne to Thomson train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Geelong Station.

Can I drive from Melbourne to Thomson?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Thomson is 77 km. It takes approximately 58 min to drive from Melbourne to Thomson.

Where can I stay near Thomson?

There are 1050+ hotels available in Thomson.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Geelong Stationtrain Geelong
1h 27m
$14–17
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Geelong Station/Railway Tcebus Geelong
1h 43m
$7–21
Drive 76.8 km
1. Drive from Melbourne to Thomsoncar 76.8 km
58 min
$14–20
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Melbourne to Thomsontaxi 76.8 km
58 min
$170–210

Melbourne to Thomson by train and bus

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1h 27mAverage Duration

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Distance: 84.2 km
Duration: 1h 27m

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

V/Line operates a train from Southern Cross Station to Geelong Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $8–12 and the journey takes 1h 3m. Alternatively, V-Line Buses operates a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Geelong Station/Railway Tce 5 times a week. Tickets cost $1–16 and the journey takes 1h 3m.

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