There are 3 ways to get from Warrnambool to Thornbury by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Warrnambool Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain Geelong
4h 7m$16–20Bus
- Take the bus from Warrnambool Station/Merri St to Ballarat Station/Lydiard Stbus Coach
- Take the bus from Ballarat to Southern Cross Coach Terminalbus Melbourne
6h 23m$104–126Drive 261.4 km
- Drive from Warrnambool to Thornburycar 261.4 km
3h 8m$47–67
Warrnambool to Thornbury by train and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Warrnambool to Thornbury is to train which costs $16 - $20 and takes 4h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Warrnambool to Thornbury is to drive which takes 3h 8m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Warrnambool station to Thornbury. However, there are services departing from Warrnambool Station/Merri St and arriving at Victoria Rd/Darebin Rd via Ballarat and Bourke St/Queen St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Warrnambool station to Thornbury. However, there are services departing from Warrnambool Station and arriving at Ballantyne St/High St #39 via Spencer St/Bourke St #1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 7m.
The distance between Warrnambool and Thornbury is 276 km. The road distance is 261.4 km.
The best way to get from Warrnambool to Thornbury without a car is to train which takes 4h 7m and costs $16 - $20.
It takes approximately 4h 7m to get from Warrnambool to Thornbury, including transfers.
Warrnambool to Thornbury bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Warrnambool Station/Merri St.
Warrnambool to Thornbury train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Warrnambool Station.
The best way to get from Warrnambool to Thornbury is to train which takes 4h 7m and costs $16 - $20. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $130 and takes 6h 23m.
What companies run services between Warrnambool, VIC, Australia and Thornbury, VIC, Australia?
V/Line operates a train from Warrnambool Station to Southern Cross Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $10–14 and the journey takes 3h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Warrnambool Station/Merri St to Victoria Rd/Darebin Rd via Ballarat, Southern Cross Coach Terminal, and Bourke St/Queen St in around 6h 23m.
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- V-Line
Train from Warrnambool Station to Southern Cross Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $10–14
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- V/Line
Bus from Warrnambool Station/Merri St to Ballarat Station/Lydiard St
- Phone
- 1300 730 740
- [email protected]
- Website
- Firefly Express
Bus from Ballarat to Southern Cross Coach Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–99
- Website
- Firefly Express
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More Questions & Answers
Warrnambool to Thornbury bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Ballarat Station/Lydiard St.
Warrnambool to Thornbury train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Southern Cross Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Warrnambool to Thornbury is 261 km. It takes approximately 3h 8m to drive from Warrnambool to Thornbury.
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