How to Travel from
Melbourne Airport to Thornton
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Melbourne Airport, Australia → Thornton, Australia
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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 12 min
Car
985 km.
from $54
Fastest
1 h 39 min
Plane
Other
4 h 36 min
Train, Bus
94 km.
Select a ticket
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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Route Navigator Melbourne Airport - Thornton
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Continue onto Service Road
Service Road, 8 м
8 м
Turn right onto Service Road
Service Road, 155 м
155 м
Turn sharp left onto Grants Road
Grants Road, 151 м
151 м
Keep left
1 km 721 м
1 km 721 м
Keep left onto Centre-Tullamarine Out Ramp On and drive toward Sunbury
Centre-Tullamarine Out Ramp On, Sunbury, 4 km 749 м
4 km 749 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Oaklands Road
Oaklands Road, 2 km 712 м
2 km 712 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Oaklands Road
Oaklands Road, 5 km 930 м
5 km 930 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Oaklands Road
Oaklands Road, 72 м
72 м
Turn slight left onto Konagaderra Road
Konagaderra Road, 3 km 285 м
3 km 285 м
Turn right onto Bardwell Drive
Bardwell Drive, 3 km 78 м
3 km 78 м
Turn left onto Mickleham Road
Mickleham Road, 2 km 701 м
2 km 701 м
Continue onto Old Sydney Road
Old Sydney Road, 13 km 418 м
13 km 418 м
Turn right onto Rowes Lane
Rowes Lane, 2 km 655 м
2 km 655 м
Turn right onto Taylors Lane
Taylors Lane, 2 km 822 м
2 km 822 м
Turn left onto High Street
High Street, 1 km 750 м
1 km 750 м
Turn right onto Watson Street
Watson Street, 1 km 985 м
1 km 985 м
Keep left onto Hume Freeway Onramp and drive toward Seymour, Wodonga
Hume Freeway Onramp, Seymour, Wodonga, 99 km 138 м
99 km 138 м
Keep left onto Euroa Main Road Offramp and take C312 toward Euroa
Euroa Main Road Offramp, Euroa, C312, 1 km 561 м
1 km 561 м
Continue onto Euroa Main Road Offramp
Euroa Main Road Offramp, 314 м
314 м
Continue onto Euroa Main Road
Euroa Main Road, 4 km 271 м
4 km 271 м
Keep left onto Hume Freeway Onramp
Hume Freeway Onramp, 438 km 608 м
438 km 608 м
Keep right onto Hume Highway and drive toward Goulburn, Sydney
Hume Highway, Goulburn, Sydney, 231 km 906 м
231 km 906 м
Keep left onto Camden Valley Way Offramp and take A28 toward Liverpool
Camden Valley Way Offramp, Liverpool, A28, 1 km 614 м
1 km 614 м
Keep right onto Camden Valley Way Offramp
Camden Valley Way Offramp, 7 km 179 м
7 km 179 м
Keep left onto Orange Grove Road
Orange Grove Road, 16 km 63 м
16 km 63 м
Turn right onto Old Windsor Road
Old Windsor Road, 1 km 284 м
1 km 284 м
Keep left and drive toward Parramatta, Baulkham Hills
Parramatta, Baulkham Hills, 283 м
283 м
Keep left and drive toward Baulkham Hills
Baulkham Hills, 3 km 921 м
3 km 921 м
Keep right onto Windsor Road
Windsor Road, 40 м
40 м
Turn slight right onto M2 Hills Motorway Onramp
M2 Hills Motorway Onramp, 4 km 959 м
4 km 959 м
Keep left onto NorthConnex / Pennant Hills Road Exit and take A28 toward Hornsby, Carlingford, Newcastle
NorthConnex / Pennant Hills Road Exit, Hornsby, Carlingford, Newcastle, A28, 136 km 184 м
136 km 184 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Weakleys Drive
Weakleys Drive, 1 km 51 м
1 km 51 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Weakleys Drive
Weakleys Drive, 1 km 5 м
1 km 5 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Glenwood Drive
Glenwood Drive, 266 м
266 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Thornton Road
Thornton Road, 1 km 196 м
1 km 196 м
Turn left onto Farnsworth Street
Farnsworth Street, 45 м
45 м
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Other operators
Jayride
Phone:
+61 2 8520 3150
Website:
jayride.com/
Other from Melbourne Airport to Thornton
Estimated price:
$41.68–$138.94
Train operators
Metro Trains Melbourne
Phone:
1800 800 007
Website:
metrotrains.com.au/
Train from Southern Cross to Lilydale
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$3.84
V/Line
Phone:
1800 800 007
Website:
vline.com.au/
Train from Broadmeadows to Seymour
Ave. Duration:
1h 3m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$5.18–$6.95
Bus operators
Metropolitan Buses
Website:
ptv.vic.gov.au
Bus from Lilydale Station/Main St to Taggerty-Thornton
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Bus from Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd to Ringwood
Ave. Duration:
2h 49m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Bus from Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy to Taggerty-Thornton
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
V-Line Buses
Phone:
+61 3 9662 2505
Website:
vline.com.au/
Bus from Seymour Station/Railway Pl to Bayley
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$0.69–$9.47
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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