There are 4 ways to get from Melbourne to Thoona by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Southern Cross to Benalla Station622 / ...
2h 36m$106–257Drive 227.9 km
cheapest- Drive from Melbourne to Thoona227.9 km
2h 45m$44–63Bus
- Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to GlenrowanSydney
2h 52m$160–179Train via Benalla Station
- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Benalla StationSeymour
2h 45m$93–120
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Thoona is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 2h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Thoona is to train which takes 2h 36m and costs $100 - $260.
The distance between Melbourne and Thoona is 229 km. The road distance is 227.9 km.
The best way to get from Melbourne to Thoona without a car is to train which takes 2h 36m and costs $100 - $260.
It takes approximately 2h 36m to get from Melbourne to Thoona, including transfers.
The best way to get from Melbourne to Thoona is to train which takes 2h 36m and costs $100 - $260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $160 - $180 and takes 2h 52m.
Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Thoona is 228 km. It takes approximately 2h 45m to drive from Melbourne to Thoona.
There are 35+ hotels available in Thoona.
What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Thoona, VIC, Australia?
NSW TrainLink XPT operates a train from Southern Cross to Benalla Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $20–150 and the journey takes 2h 6m. Alternatively, Firefly Express operates a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Glenrowan once daily. Tickets cost $95–99 and the journey takes 2h 35m.
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Southern Cross to Benalla Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–150
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $27–40
- First
- $35–50
- Sleeper
- $130–150
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- vline.com.au
Train from Southern Cross Station to Benalla Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $7–11
- Phone
- 1300 730 740
- enquiries@fireflyexpress.com.au
- Website
- fireflyexpress.com.au
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Glenrowan
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–99
- Website
- http://www.fireflyexpress.com.au
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