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

By bus and train

To get from Clayton to Buxton in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the PAKENHAM train from Clayton 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 45 min. The ride fare is A$16.00.

165minA$16.00
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Bus - 684
684
Leaves from Clayton

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Clayton
  • 2
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Richmond
    25 min
  • 4
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    Lilydale
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ringwood
    39 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 by bus and train via CRANBOURNE, 901 and 684

To get from Clayton to Buxton in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the CRANBOURNE train from Clayton station to Dandenong 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 3 hr 5 min. The ride fare is A$15.82.

185minA$15.82
Train - CRANBOURNE
CRANBOURNE
Bus - 901
901
Bus - 684
684
Leaves from Clayton

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Clayton
  • 2
    Train - CRANBOURNECRANBOURNE
    Wait for train
    CRANBOURNE
    Cranbourne
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dandenong
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dandenong Station/Foster St (Dandenong)
    ID 20157
    120 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 901901
    Wait for bus
    901
    Melbourne Airport
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy (Ringwood)
    ID 47252
    56 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 Clayton to Buxton

The distance between Clayton, Melbourne and Buxton, Melbourne is approximately 123.76 km, which can typically be travelled in 165 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Clayton 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 Clayton

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

Train stations close to Clayton:

  • Huntingdale
  • Clayton
  • Oakleigh

Bus stations close to Clayton:

  • Clayton Station/Clayton Rd (Clayton)
  • Clayton Station/Carinish Rd (Clayton)
  • Clayton Sc/Clayton Rd (Clayton)

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 CRANBOURNE, 901 and 684

To get from Clayton to Buxton in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the CRANBOURNE train from Clayton station to Dandenong 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 3 hr 5 min. The ride fare is A$15.82.

185minA$15.82
Train - CRANBOURNE
CRANBOURNE
Bus - 901
901
Bus - 684
684
Leaves from Clayton

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Clayton
  • 2
    Train - CRANBOURNECRANBOURNE
    Wait for train
    CRANBOURNE
    Cranbourne
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dandenong
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dandenong Station/Foster St (Dandenong)
    ID 20157
    120 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 901901
    Wait for bus
    901
    Melbourne Airport
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy (Ringwood)
    ID 47252
    56 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 Clayton to Buxton?

    The fastest way takes 165 minutes, using Bus line PAKENHAM, Bus line LILYDALE, Bus line 684.

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

    The alternative route takes 185 minutes, using Bus line CRANBOURNE, Bus line 901, Bus line 684.

  • Is there a direct train between Clayton 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 45 min.

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

    The PAKENHAM train line goes from City (Flinders Street) station near Clayton 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 Clayton to Buxton in Melbourne by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Clayton and Buxton in Melbourne by train and bus is about 2 hr 45 min.

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

    Get on the PAKENHAM train from the City (Flinders Street) station near Clayton in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Clayton 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 Clayton to Buxton?

    The ride from Clayton to Buxton costs A$16.00.

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