Rome2Rio

How to get fromThornton to Melbourneby train, plane, bus, or car

Find Transport to Melbourne

See all options

There are 6 ways to get from Thornton to Melbourne by train, plane, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Train to Newcastle Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Thornton Station to Hamilton Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane NTL - MEL
    4h 26m
    $132–372

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Hamilton Station to Central Stationtrain train Ccn
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Southern Crosstrain train 623 / ...
    15h 22m
    $81–270

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Hamilton Station to Central Stationtrain train Ccn
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Southern Cross Coach Terminalbus bus Melbourne
    15h 47m
    $111–310

  4. Drive 991.3 km

    1. Drive from Thornton to Melbournecar car 991.3 km
    10h 31m
    $178–257

  5. Train to Sydney International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Hamilton Station to Central Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane SYD - MEL
    6h 57m
    $162–361

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Maitland Station, Station St to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1bus bus 3208 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Melbournebus bus Au100-3 / ...
    16h 45m
    $149–258

Thornton to Melbourne by train

Calendar32Weekly Trains
Duration15h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$81Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Thornton to Melbourne.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 897.2 km
  • Duration: 4h 26m

What companies run services between Thornton, NSW, Australia and Melbourne, VIC, Australia?

You can take a train from Thornton Station to Southern Cross via Hamilton Station and Central Station in around 15h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Thornton Station, Karuah St to Melbourne via Maitland Station, Station St, Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1, and Sydney Central Station in around 16h 45m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around Australia

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

More Questions & Answers