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

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There are 3 ways to get from Thornton to Melbourne by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, train via Ringwood Station

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    1. Take the bus from Taggerty-Thornton Rd/Goulburn Valley Hwy to Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwybus bus 684
    2. Take the train from Ringwood Station to Flinders Street Stationtrain train Belgrave / ...
    3h 10m
    $12

  2. Drive 125.5 km

    1. Drive from Thornton to Melbournecar car 125.5 km
    1h 47m
    $23–33

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Taggerty-Thornton Rd/Goulburn Valley Hwy to Lilydale Station/Main Stbus bus 684
    2. Take the train from Lilydale Station to Flinders Street Stationtrain train Lilydale
    3h 13m
    $12

Thornton to Melbourne by bus and train

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration3h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$12Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 150.1 km
  • Duration: 3h 10m

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

There is no direct connection from Thornton to Melbourne. However, you can take the bus to Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy, walk to Ringwood Station, then take the train to Flinders Street Station. Alternatively, you can drive from Thornton to Melbourne in around 1h 47m.

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