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

From Cheltenham to Buxton by bus and train

To get from Cheltenham to Buxton in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the FRANKSTON train from Cheltenham station to Richmond 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 2 hr 59 min. The ride fare is A$16.00.

179minA$16.00
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Bus - 684
684
Leaves from Cheltenham

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Cheltenham
  • 2
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Richmond
    33 min
  • 4
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    Lilydale
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ringwood
    32 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy (Ringwood)
    ID 49468
    110 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 684684
    Wait for bus
    684
    Eildon
  • 8
    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 from Cheltenham to Buxton by bus and train via FRANKSTON, BELGRAVE and 684

To get from Cheltenham to Buxton in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the FRANKSTON train from Cheltenham station to Richmond station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BELGRAVE 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 19 min. The ride fare is A$16.00.

199minA$16.00
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Bus - 684
684
Leaves from Cheltenham

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Cheltenham
  • 2
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Richmond
    33 min
  • 4
    Train - BELGRAVEBELGRAVE
    Wait for train
    BELGRAVE
    Belgrave
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ringwood
    32 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy (Ringwood)
    ID 49468
    110 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 684684
    Wait for bus
    684
    Eildon
  • 8
    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 Cheltenham to Buxton

The distance between Cheltenham, Melbourne and Buxton, Melbourne is approximately 125.67 km, which can typically be travelled in 179 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Cheltenham 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 Cheltenham

Cheltenham is located at Cheltenham, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Cheltenham Railway Station/Charman Rd (Cheltenham).

Train stations close to Cheltenham:

  • Cheltenham
  • Southland
  • Highett

Bus stations close to Cheltenham:

  • Cheltenham Railway Station/Charman Rd (Cheltenham)
  • Cheltenham Railway Station/Station Rd (Cheltenham)
  • Cheltenham Park/Park Rd (Cheltenham)

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)

Alternative route from Cheltenham to Buxton by bus and train via FRANKSTON, BELGRAVE and 684

To get from Cheltenham to Buxton in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the FRANKSTON train from Cheltenham station to Richmond station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BELGRAVE 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 19 min. The ride fare is A$16.00.

199minA$16.00
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Bus - 684
684
Leaves from Cheltenham

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Cheltenham
  • 2
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Richmond
    33 min
  • 4
    Train - BELGRAVEBELGRAVE
    Wait for train
    BELGRAVE
    Belgrave
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ringwood
    32 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy (Ringwood)
    ID 49468
    110 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 684684
    Wait for bus
    684
    Eildon
  • 8
    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 Cheltenham to Buxton?

    The fastest way takes 179 minutes, using Bus line FRANKSTON, Bus line LILYDALE, Bus line 684.

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

    The alternative route takes 199 minutes, using Bus line FRANKSTON, Bus line BELGRAVE, Bus line 684.

  • Is there a direct train between Cheltenham and Buxton in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 59 min.

  • Which train line goes from Cheltenham to Buxton in Melbourne?

    The FRANKSTON train line goes from City (Flinders Street) station near Cheltenham to Richmond station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Richmond station near Buxton in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Cheltenham and Buxton in Melbourne by train and bus is about 2 hr 59 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Cheltenham to get to Buxton in Melbourne?

    Get on the FRANKSTON train from the City (Flinders Street) station near Cheltenham in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Cheltenham and Buxton in Melbourne?

    Get off the train at the Richmond stop, which is closest to Buxton in Melbourne.

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

    The ride from Cheltenham to Buxton costs A$16.00.

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