How to get from Brunswick East to Buxton by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Brunswick East to Buxton in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 251 bus from Nicholson St/Holden St (Fitzroy North) station to Melbourne Central/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LILYDALE train and finally take the 684 bus from Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy (Ringwood) station to Maroondah Hwy (Buxton) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 25 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

205minA$8.54
Walk to bus stationBus - 251
251
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Bus - 684
684
Leaves from Nicholson St/Holden St (Fitzroy North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Nicholson St/Holden St (Fitzroy North)
    ID 667
    1.34 km • 18 min
  • 2
    Bus - 251251
    Wait for bus
    251
    City (Queen St)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Melbourne Central/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City)
    ID 19545
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Melbourne Central
    250 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    Lilydale
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ringwood
    47 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy (Ringwood)
    ID 49468
    110 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 684684
    Wait for bus
    684
    Eildon
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Maroondah Hwy (Buxton)
    Ride to bus station
    Maroondah Hwy (Buxton)
    ID 22087
    94 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via MERNDA, 901 and 684

To get from Brunswick East to Buxton in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the MERNDA train from Northcote station to Epping station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 901 bus and finally take the 684 bus from Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy (Ringwood) station to Maroondah Hwy (Buxton) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 21 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

261minA$8.54
Walk to train stationTrain - MERNDA
MERNDA
Bus - 901
901
Bus - 684
684
Leaves from Northcote

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Northcote
    1.43 km • 19 min
  • 2
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    Mernda
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Epping
    23 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Epping Station/Cooper St (Epping)
    ID 46332
    50 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 901901
    Wait for bus
    901
    Frankston
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy (Ringwood)
    ID 47252
    97 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy (Ringwood)
    ID 49468
    20 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 684684
    Wait for bus
    684
    Eildon
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Maroondah Hwy (Buxton)
    Ride to bus station
    Maroondah Hwy (Buxton)
    ID 22087
    94 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Brunswick East to Buxton

The distance between Brunswick East, Melbourne and Buxton, Melbourne is approximately 118.59 km, which can typically be travelled in 205 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Brunswick East to Buxton 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 Brunswick East

Brunswick East is located at Brunswick East, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Nicholson St/Blyth St (Brunswick East).

Bus stations close to Brunswick East:

  • Nicholson St/Blyth St (Brunswick East)
  • Ryan St/Blyth St (Brunswick East)
  • Stewart St/Nicholson St (Brunswick East)

Public transport stations close to Buxton, Melbourne

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

Bus stations close to Buxton:

  • Maroondah Hwy (Buxton)

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via MERNDA, 901 and 684

To get from Brunswick East to Buxton in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the MERNDA train from Northcote station to Epping station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 901 bus and finally take the 684 bus from Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy (Ringwood) station to Maroondah Hwy (Buxton) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 21 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

261minA$8.54
Walk to train stationTrain - MERNDA
MERNDA
Bus - 901
901
Bus - 684
684
Leaves from Northcote

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Northcote
    1.43 km • 19 min
  • 2
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    Mernda
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Epping
    23 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Epping Station/Cooper St (Epping)
    ID 46332
    50 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 901901
    Wait for bus
    901
    Frankston
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy (Ringwood)
    ID 47252
    97 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy (Ringwood)
    ID 49468
    20 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 684684
    Wait for bus
    684
    Eildon
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Maroondah Hwy (Buxton)
    Ride to bus station
    Maroondah Hwy (Buxton)
    ID 22087
    94 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Brunswick East to Buxton?

    The fastest way takes 205 minutes, using Bus line 251, Bus line LILYDALE, Bus line 684.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Brunswick East to Buxton?

    The alternative route takes 261 minutes, using Bus line MERNDA, Bus line 901, Bus line 684.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 25 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Brunswick East to Buxton in Melbourne?

    The 251 bus line goes from Nicholson St/Holden St (Fitzroy North) station near Brunswick East to City (Queen St) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till City (Queen St) station near Buxton in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Brunswick East and Buxton in Melbourne by bus and train is about 3 hr 25 min.

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

    Get on the 251 bus from the Nicholson St/Holden St (Fitzroy North) stop near Brunswick East in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the bus at the City (Queen St) stop, which is closest to Buxton in Melbourne.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Brunswick East to Buxton?

    The ride from Brunswick East to Buxton costs A$8.54.

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