How to get from Buxton to Altona by bus and train?

From Buxton to Altona by bus and train

To get from Buxton to Altona in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 684 bus from Maroondah Hwy (Buxton) station to Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy (Ringwood) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LILYDALE train and finally take the WERRIBEE train from Flinders Street station to Westona station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 33 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

213minA$13.84
Walk to bus stationBus - 684
684
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Train - WERRIBEE
WERRIBEE
Leaves from Maroondah Hwy (Buxton)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Maroondah Hwy (Buxton)
    ID 22088
    110 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 684684
    Wait for bus
    684
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy (Ringwood)
    ID 49468
    102 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ringwood
    100 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    42 min
  • 7
    Train - WERRIBEEWERRIBEE
    Wait for train
    WERRIBEE
    Werribee
  • 8
    Ride to train station Westona
    Ride to train station
    Westona
    34 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Buxton to Altona by bus and train via 684, BELGRAVE and WERRIBEE

To get from Buxton to Altona in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 684 bus from Maroondah Hwy (Buxton) station to Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy (Ringwood) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BELGRAVE train and finally take the WERRIBEE train from Flinders Street station to Westona station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 33 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

213minA$13.84
Walk to bus stationBus - 684
684
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Train - WERRIBEE
WERRIBEE
Leaves from Maroondah Hwy (Buxton)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Maroondah Hwy (Buxton)
    ID 22088
    110 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 684684
    Wait for bus
    684
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy (Ringwood)
    ID 49468
    102 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ringwood
    100 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - BELGRAVEBELGRAVE
    Wait for train
    BELGRAVE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    42 min
  • 7
    Train - WERRIBEEWERRIBEE
    Wait for train
    WERRIBEE
    Werribee
  • 8
    Ride to train station Westona
    Ride to train station
    Westona
    34 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Buxton to Altona

The distance between Buxton, Melbourne and Altona, Melbourne is approximately 129.78 km, which can typically be travelled in 213 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Buxton to Altona by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Buxton

Buxton is located at Buxton, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Maroondah Hwy (Buxton).

Bus stations close to Buxton:

  • Maroondah Hwy (Buxton)

Public transport stations close to Altona, Melbourne

Altona is located at Altona, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Rankin St/Blyth St (Altona).

Train stations close to Altona:

  • Laverton
  • Aircraft
  • Seaholme

Bus stations close to Altona:

  • Rankin St/Blyth St (Altona)
  • Fenfield St/Civic Pde (Altona)
  • Maidstone St/Civic Pde (Altona)

Related Routes

Alternative route from Buxton to Altona by bus and train via 684, BELGRAVE and WERRIBEE

To get from Buxton to Altona in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 684 bus from Maroondah Hwy (Buxton) station to Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy (Ringwood) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BELGRAVE train and finally take the WERRIBEE train from Flinders Street station to Westona station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 33 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

213minA$13.84
Walk to bus stationBus - 684
684
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Train - WERRIBEE
WERRIBEE
Leaves from Maroondah Hwy (Buxton)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Maroondah Hwy (Buxton)
    ID 22088
    110 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 684684
    Wait for bus
    684
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy (Ringwood)
    ID 49468
    102 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ringwood
    100 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - BELGRAVEBELGRAVE
    Wait for train
    BELGRAVE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    42 min
  • 7
    Train - WERRIBEEWERRIBEE
    Wait for train
    WERRIBEE
    Werribee
  • 8
    Ride to train station Westona
    Ride to train station
    Westona
    34 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Buxton to Altona?

    The fastest way takes 213 minutes, using Bus line 684, Bus line LILYDALE, Bus line WERRIBEE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Buxton to Altona?

    The alternative route takes 213 minutes, using Bus line 684, Bus line BELGRAVE, Bus line WERRIBEE.

  • Is there a direct bus between Buxton and Altona in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 33 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Buxton to Altona in Melbourne?

    The 684 bus line goes from Maroondah Hwy (Buxton) station near Buxton to Melbourne station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Melbourne station near Altona in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from Buxton to Altona in Melbourne by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Buxton and Altona in Melbourne by bus and train is about 3 hr 33 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Buxton to get to Altona in Melbourne?

    Get on the 684 bus from the Maroondah Hwy (Buxton) stop near Buxton in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Buxton and Altona in Melbourne?

    Get off the bus at the Melbourne station, which is closest to Altona in Melbourne.

  • How much is the bus fare from Buxton to Altona?

    The ride from Buxton to Altona costs A$13.84.