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

The cheapest way to get from Thomastown to Melbourne CBD is to drive which costs $3 - $5 and takes 19 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Thomastown to Melbourne CBD is to taxi which takes 19 min and costs $40 - $55.

Is there a direct bus between Thomastown and Melbourne CBD?

No, there is no direct bus from Thomastown to Melbourne CBD. However, there are services departing from Newton St/High St and arriving at Exhibition St/Lonsdale St via Northland Shopping Centre/Murray Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Thomastown and Melbourne CBD?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Thomastown Station station and arriving at Flinders Street Station station. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 35 min.

How far is it from Thomastown to Melbourne CBD?

The distance between Thomastown and Melbourne CBD is 18 km. The road distance is 17.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Thomastown to Melbourne CBD without a car is to train which takes 35 min and costs $6.

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

The train from Thomastown Station to Flinders Street Station takes 35 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.

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

Thomastown to Melbourne CBD bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Newton St/High St station.

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

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

Train or bus from Thomastown to Melbourne CBD?

The best way to get from Thomastown to Melbourne CBD is to train which takes 35 min and costs $6. Alternatively, you can line 555 bus and line 251 bus, which costs $6 and takes 1h 42m.

Where does the Thomastown to Melbourne CBD bus arrive?

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

Where does the Thomastown to Melbourne CBD train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Thomastown to Melbourne CBD?

Yes, the driving distance between Thomastown to Melbourne CBD is 17 km. It takes approximately 19 min to drive from Thomastown to Melbourne CBD.

Where can I stay near Melbourne CBD?

There are 5312+ hotels available in Melbourne CBD.

Thomastown to Melbourne CBD - 4 ways to travel via train, and line 555 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Thomastown Station to Flinders Street Stationtrain Mernda
35 min
$6
Drive 17.1 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Thomastown to Melbourne CBDcar 17.1 km
19 min
$4–5
Line 555 bus, line 251 bus
1. Take the bus from Newton St/High St to Northland Shopping Centre/Murray Rdbus 555
2. Take the bus from Northland Shopping Centre/Murray Rd to Exhibition St/Lonsdale Stbus 251
1h 42m
$6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Thomastown to Melbourne CBDtaxi 17.1 km
19 min
$40–55

Thomastown to Melbourne CBD by train

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Distance: 17.8 km
Duration: 35 min

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

Metro Trains Melbourne operates a train from Thomastown Station to Flinders Street Station every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 35 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Newton St/High St to Exhibition St/Lonsdale St via Northland Shopping Centre/Murray Rd in around 1h 42m.

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