How to get from Essendon West to Buxton by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Essendon West to Buxton in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 903 bus from Prospect St/Buckley St (Essendon West) station to Box Hill Bus Station/Station St (Box Hill) 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 54 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

234minA$8.54
Bus - 903
903
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Bus - 684
684
Leaves from Prospect St/Buckley St (Essendon West)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Essendon West
  • 2
    Bus - 903903
    Wait for bus
    903
    Mordialloc
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Box Hill Bus Station/Station St (Box Hill)
    ID 19651
    111 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Box Hill
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    Lilydale
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ringwood
    15 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 903, BELGRAVE and 684

To get from Essendon West to Buxton in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 903 bus from Prospect St/Buckley St (Essendon West) station to Box Hill Bus Station/Station St (Box Hill) 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 5 hr 20 min. The ride fare is A$19.14.

320minA$19.14
Bus - 903
903
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Bus - 684
684
Leaves from Prospect St/Buckley St (Essendon West)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Essendon West
  • 2
    Bus - 903903
    Wait for bus
    903
    Mordialloc
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Box Hill Bus Station/Station St (Box Hill)
    ID 19651
    115 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Box Hill
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - BELGRAVEBELGRAVE
    Wait for train
    BELGRAVE
    Belgrave
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ringwood
    15 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
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Public transport directions from Essendon West to Buxton

The distance between Essendon West, Melbourne and Buxton, Melbourne is approximately 130.18 km, which can typically be travelled in 234 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Essendon West 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 Essendon West

Essendon West is located at Essendon West, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is 48-Wests Rd/Cordite Ave (Maribyrnong).

Bus stations close to Essendon West:

  • Prospect St/Buckley St (Essendon West)
  • Rosehill Rd/Garnet St (Niddrie)
  • Bourke St/Buckley St (Essendon West)

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 903, BELGRAVE and 684

To get from Essendon West to Buxton in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 903 bus from Prospect St/Buckley St (Essendon West) station to Box Hill Bus Station/Station St (Box Hill) 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 5 hr 20 min. The ride fare is A$19.14.

320minA$19.14
Bus - 903
903
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Bus - 684
684
Leaves from Prospect St/Buckley St (Essendon West)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Essendon West
  • 2
    Bus - 903903
    Wait for bus
    903
    Mordialloc
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Box Hill Bus Station/Station St (Box Hill)
    ID 19651
    115 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Box Hill
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - BELGRAVEBELGRAVE
    Wait for train
    BELGRAVE
    Belgrave
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ringwood
    15 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

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Essendon West to Buxton?

    The fastest way takes 234 minutes, using Bus line 903, Bus line LILYDALE, Bus line 684.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Essendon West to Buxton?

    The alternative route takes 320 minutes, using Bus line 903, Bus line BELGRAVE, Bus line 684.

  • Is there a direct bus between Essendon West 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 54 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Essendon West to Buxton in Melbourne?

    The 903 bus line goes from Mordialloc station near Essendon West to Box Hill Bus Station/Station St (Box Hill) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Box Hill Bus Station/Station St (Box Hill) station near Buxton in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Essendon West and Buxton in Melbourne by bus and train is about 3 hr 54 min.

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

    Get on the 903 bus from the Mordialloc stop near Essendon West in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the bus at the Box Hill Bus Station/Station St (Box Hill) stop, which is closest to Buxton in Melbourne.

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

    The ride from Essendon West to Buxton costs A$8.54.

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