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

By bus and train

To get from East Melbourne to Buxton in Melbourne, take the LILYDALE train from Parliament station to Ringwood station. Next, 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 48 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

168minA$8.54
Walk to train stationTrain - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Bus - 684
684
Leaves from Parliament

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Parliament
    610 m • 8 min
  • 2
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    Lilydale
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ringwood
    49 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy (Ringwood)
    ID 49468
    110 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 684684
    Wait for bus
    684
    Eildon
  • 6
    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 BELGRAVE and 684

To get from East Melbourne to Buxton in Melbourne, take the BELGRAVE train from Parliament station to Ringwood station. Next, 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 3 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

183minA$8.54
Walk to train stationTrain - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Bus - 684
684
Leaves from Parliament

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Parliament
    610 m • 8 min
  • 2
    Train - BELGRAVEBELGRAVE
    Wait for train
    BELGRAVE
    Belgrave
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ringwood
    49 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy (Ringwood)
    ID 49468
    110 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 684684
    Wait for bus
    684
    Eildon
  • 6
    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 East Melbourne to Buxton

The distance between East Melbourne, Melbourne and Buxton, Melbourne is approximately 114.34 km, which can typically be travelled in 168 min. Moovit will show you the directions from East Melbourne 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 East Melbourne

East Melbourne is located at East Melbourne, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is 12-St Vincents Plaza/Victoria Pde (East Melbourne).

Bus stations close to East Melbourne:

  • Exhibition St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City)
  • Spring St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City)
  • Little Lonsdale St/Exhibition St (Melbourne City)

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 BELGRAVE and 684

To get from East Melbourne to Buxton in Melbourne, take the BELGRAVE train from Parliament station to Ringwood station. Next, 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 3 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

183minA$8.54
Walk to train stationTrain - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Bus - 684
684
Leaves from Parliament

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Parliament
    610 m • 8 min
  • 2
    Train - BELGRAVEBELGRAVE
    Wait for train
    BELGRAVE
    Belgrave
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ringwood
    49 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy (Ringwood)
    ID 49468
    110 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 684684
    Wait for bus
    684
    Eildon
  • 6
    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 East Melbourne to Buxton?

    The fastest way takes 168 minutes, using Bus line LILYDALE, Bus line 684.

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

    The alternative route takes 183 minutes, using Bus line BELGRAVE, Bus line 684.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 48 min.

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

    The LILYDALE train line goes from Parliament station near East Melbourne to Lilydale station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Lilydale station near Buxton in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between East Melbourne and Buxton in Melbourne by train and bus is about 2 hr 48 min.

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

    Get on the LILYDALE train from the Parliament station near East Melbourne in Melbourne.

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

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

  • How much is the train fare from East Melbourne to Buxton?

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

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