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

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Thornbury is to drive which costs $1 - $3 and takes 11 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Thornbury is to taxi which takes 11 min and costs $25 - $31.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne and Thornbury?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Little Lonsdale St/Exhibition St and arriving at Victoria Rd/Darebin Rd. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 33 min.

Is there a direct train between Melbourne and Thornbury?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Melbourne Central Station station and arriving at Thornbury Station station. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 22 min.

How far is it from Melbourne to Thornbury?

The distance between Melbourne and Thornbury is 10 km. The road distance is 8.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Melbourne to Thornbury without a car is to train which takes 22 min and costs $6.

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

The train from Melbourne Central Station to Thornbury Station takes 22 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Thornbury bus from?

Melbourne to Thornbury bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Little Lonsdale St/Exhibition St station.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Thornbury train from?

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

Train or bus from Melbourne to Thornbury?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Thornbury is to train which takes 22 min and costs $6. Alternatively, you can line 250 bus, which costs $6 and takes 33 min.

Where does the Melbourne to Thornbury bus arrive?

Melbourne to Thornbury bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Victoria Rd/Darebin Rd station.

Where does the Melbourne to Thornbury train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Melbourne to Thornbury?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Thornbury is 9 km. It takes approximately 11 min to drive from Melbourne to Thornbury.

Where can I stay near Thornbury?

There are 5214+ hotels available in Thornbury.

Melbourne to Thornbury - 5 ways to travel via train, line 250 bus, taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Melbourne to Thornbury by train, bus, taxi, car, or tram

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Melbourne Central Station to Thornbury Stationtrain Mernda
22 min
$6
Drive 8.8 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Melbourne to Thornburycar 8.8 km
11 min
$2–3
Line 250 bus
1. Take the bus from Little Lonsdale St/Exhibition St to Victoria Rd/Darebin Rdbus 250 / ...
33 min
$6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Melbourne to Thornburytaxi 8.8 km
11 min
$25–31
Line 86 tram
1. Take the tram from Elizabeth St/Bourke St #5 to Ballantyne St/High St #39tram 86
39 min
$6

Melbourne to Thornbury by train

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Distance: 10.2 km
Duration: 22 min

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

Metro Trains Melbourne operates a train from Melbourne Central Station to Thornbury Station every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 22 min. Alternatively, Metropolitan buses operates a bus from Little Lonsdale St/Exhibition St to Victoria Rd/Darebin Rd every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 33 min.

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