There are 4 ways to get from Thomastown to Melton by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Thomastown Station to Flinders Street Stationtrain Mernda
- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Melton Stationtrain Ballarat
1h 56m$20–22Drive 42.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Thomastown to Meltoncar 42.8 km
35 min$8–12Line 903 bus, line 456 bus
- Take the bus from Preston Station/Murray Rd to Sunshine Station/Dickson Stbus 903
- Take the bus from Sunshine Station/Dickson St to Melton Bus Interchange/Palmerston Stbus 456
2h 52m$12Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thomastown to Meltontaxi 42.8 km
35 min$100–120
Thomastown to Melton by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Thomastown to Melton is to drive which costs $7 - $12 and takes 35 min.
The fastest way to get from Thomastown to Melton is to drive which takes 35 min and costs $7 - $12.
No, there is no direct bus from Thomastown station to Melton. However, there are services departing from Preston Station/Murray Rd and arriving at Melton Bus Interchange/Palmerston St via Sunshine Station/Dickson St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Thomastown station to Melton station. However, there are services departing from Thomastown Station and arriving at Melton Station via Flinders Street Station and Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 56m.
The distance between Thomastown and Melton is 58 km. The road distance is 42.8 km.
The best way to get from Thomastown to Melton without a car is to train which takes 1h 56m and costs $19 - $23.
It takes approximately 1h 56m to get from Thomastown to Melton, including transfers.
Thomastown to Melton bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Preston Station/Murray Rd.
Thomastown to Melton train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Thomastown Station.
The best way to get from Thomastown to Melton is to train which takes 1h 56m and costs $19 - $23. Alternatively, you can line 903 bus and line 456 bus, which costs $12 and takes 2h 52m.
What companies run services between Thomastown, VIC, Australia and Melton, VIC, Australia?
You can take a train from Thomastown Station to Barries Rd/Station Rd via Flinders Street Station, Southern Cross Station, Melton Station, and Melton Station/Brooklyn Rd in around 1h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Thomastown Station to Melton Bus Interchange/Palmerston St via Preston Station, Preston Station/Murray Rd, and Sunshine Station/Dickson St in around 2h 52m.
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- metrotrains.com.au
Train from Thomastown Station to Flinders Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/timetables/?line=Alamein&dir=1&ts=1678780587323
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- vline.com.au
Train from Southern Cross Station to Melton Station
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $8–11
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- transport.vic.gov.au
Bus from Preston Station/Murray Rd to Sunshine Station/Dickson St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://transport.vic.gov.au/
- Daily
- $12
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
Bus from Sunshine Station/Dickson St to Melton Bus Interchange/Palmerston St
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://transport.vic.gov.au/
- Daily
- $0
- 2 hour ticket
- $0
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Estimated price
- $100–120
13CABS
- Phone
- 132227
- Website
- 13cabs.com.au
Crown Cabs
- Phone
- 1300 12 13 14
- Website
- crowncabs.com.au
Melbourne Silver Premium Cabs
- Phone
- +61 422 502 251
- Website
- melbournesilverpremiumcabs.com.au
Silver Service Taxi Melbourne Airport
- Phone
- +61 412 456 588
- Website
- silver-taximelbourne.com.au
Silver Top Taxi
- Phone
- 13 10 08
- Website
- silvertop.com.au
Crown Cabs Sunbury
- Phone
- 1300 12 13 14
- Website
- crowncabs.com.au
Sunbury Cabs
- Phone
- +61 3 9740 8233
- Website
- sunburycabs.com.au
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More Questions & Answers
Thomastown to Melton bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Sunshine Station/Dickson St.
Thomastown to Melton train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Flinders Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thomastown to Melton is 43 km. It takes approximately 35 min to drive from Thomastown to Melton.
There are 300+ hotels available in Melton.