How to get from Lower Plenty to Buxton by bus?

By bus

To get from Lower Plenty to Buxton in Melbourne, take the 901 bus from Bolton St/Main Rd (Eltham) station to Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy (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 40 min. The ride fare is A$15.82.

160minA$15.82
Walk to bus stationBus - 901
901
Bus - 684
684
Leaves from Bolton St/Main Rd (Eltham)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bolton St/Main Rd (Eltham)
    ID 4820
    30 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 901901
    Wait for bus
    901
    Frankston
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy (Ringwood)
    ID 47252
    53 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy (Ringwood)
    ID 49468
    20 m • 1 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

By bus and train

To get from Lower Plenty to Buxton in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 293 bus from Bolton St/Main Rd (Eltham) 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 2 hr 36 min. The ride fare is A$15.82.

156minA$15.82
Walk to bus stationBus - 293
293
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Bus - 684
684
Leaves from Bolton St/Main Rd (Eltham)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bolton St/Main Rd (Eltham)
    ID 4820
    30 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 293293
    Wait for bus
    293
    Box Hill
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Box Hill Bus Station/Station St (Box Hill)
    ID 19647
    32 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Box Hill
    160 m • 3 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
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Public transport directions from Lower Plenty to Buxton

The distance between Lower Plenty, Melbourne and Buxton, Melbourne is approximately 106.55 km, which can typically be travelled in 160 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Lower Plenty to Buxton by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Lower Plenty

Lower Plenty is located at Lower Plenty, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Bolton St/Main Rd (Eltham).

Train stations close to Lower Plenty:

  • Montmorency
  • Greensborough
  • Eltham

Bus stations close to Lower Plenty:

  • Bolton St/Main Rd (Eltham)
  • Eltham Lower Park/Main Rd (Eltham)
  • Cressy St/Main Rd (Montmorency)

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

By bus and train

To get from Lower Plenty to Buxton in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 293 bus from Bolton St/Main Rd (Eltham) 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 2 hr 36 min. The ride fare is A$15.82.

156minA$15.82
Walk to bus stationBus - 293
293
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Bus - 684
684
Leaves from Bolton St/Main Rd (Eltham)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bolton St/Main Rd (Eltham)
    ID 4820
    30 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 293293
    Wait for bus
    293
    Box Hill
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Box Hill Bus Station/Station St (Box Hill)
    ID 19647
    32 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Box Hill
    160 m • 3 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

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Lower Plenty to Buxton?

    The fastest way takes 160 minutes, using Bus line 901, Bus line 684.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Lower Plenty to Buxton?

    The alternative route takes 156 minutes, using Bus line 293, Bus line LILYDALE, Bus line 684.

  • Is there a direct bus between Lower Plenty and Buxton in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 40 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Lower Plenty to Buxton in Melbourne?

    The 901 bus line goes from Bolton St/Main Rd (Eltham) station near Lower Plenty to Frankston station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Frankston station near Buxton in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from Lower Plenty to Buxton in Melbourne by bus?

    The total travel time between Lower Plenty and Buxton in Melbourne by bus is about 2 hr 40 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Lower Plenty to get to Buxton in Melbourne?

    Get on the 901 bus from the Bolton St/Main Rd (Eltham) stop near Lower Plenty in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the bus at the Frankston stop, which is closest to Buxton in Melbourne.

  • How much is the bus fare from Lower Plenty to Buxton?

    The ride from Lower Plenty to Buxton costs A$15.82.

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