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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Melbourne Airport to Thornton

Composite routes from Melbourne Airport to Thornton

Cheapest
10 h 16 min
Car
983 km.
from $54
Fastest
1 h 38 min
Plane
Other
4 h 36 min
Train, Bus
94 km.
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5 h 12 min
Train, bus via Seymour, Train, bus via Seymour
94 km.
from $11.15
5 h 59 min
94 km.
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Transport providers

Other operators
Found: 1
Jayride
Website
Jayride
Website
$41.68–$138.94
+61 2 8520 3150
+61 2 8520 3150
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Train operators
Found: 2
Metro Trains Melbourne
Website
V/Line
Website
Metro Trains Melbourne
Website
1h 5m
Hourly
$3.84
1800 800 007
1800 800 007
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V/Line
Website
1h 3m
Hourly
$5.18–$6.95
1800 800 007
1800 800 007
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Bus operators
Found: 2
Metropolitan Buses
Website
V-Line Buses
Website
Metropolitan Buses
Website
1h 45m
Once daily
V-Line Buses
Website
1h 5m
5 times a week
$0.69–$9.47
+61 3 9662 2505
+61 3 9662 2505
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Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Thornton?

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Thornton is to train and bus via Seymour which costs $5 - $14.13 and takes 5h 12m.

What is the fastest way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Thornton?

The fastest way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Thornton is to drive which takes 1h 48m and costs $16.30 - $25 .

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Thornton?

No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Thornton. However, there are services departing from Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd and arriving at Taggerty-Thornton Rd/Goulburn Valley Hwy via Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 59m.

How far is it from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Thornton?

The distance between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Thornton is 175 km. The road distance is 133.7 km.

How do I travel from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Thornton without a car?

The best way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Thornton without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 36m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Thornton?

It takes approximately 4h 36m to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Thornton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Thornton bus from?

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Thornton bus services, operated by Metropolitan Buses, depart from Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd station.

Where does the Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Thornton bus arrive?

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Thornton bus services, operated by Metropolitan Buses, arrive at Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy.

Can I drive from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Thornton?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Thornton is 134 km. It takes approximately 1h 48m to drive from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Thornton.

Where can I stay near Thornton?

There are 44+ hotels available in Thornton. Prices start at $49.84 per night.
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