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

From Macleod to Buxton by bus and train

To get from Macleod to Buxton in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the HURSTBRIDGE train from Macleod station to Flinders Street 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 180 min. The ride fare is A$16.00.

180minA$16.00
Train - HURSTBRIDGE
HURSTBRIDGE
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Bus - 684
684
Leaves from Macleod

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Macleod
  • 2
    Train - HURSTBRIDGEHURSTBRIDGE
    Wait for train
    HURSTBRIDGE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    31 min
  • 4
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    Lilydale
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ringwood
    35 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 Macleod to Buxton by bus and train via HURSTBRIDGE, BELGRAVE and 684

To get from Macleod to Buxton in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the HURSTBRIDGE train from Macleod station to Flinders Street 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 20 min. The ride fare is A$16.00.

200minA$16.00
Train - HURSTBRIDGE
HURSTBRIDGE
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Bus - 684
684
Leaves from Macleod

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Macleod
  • 2
    Train - HURSTBRIDGEHURSTBRIDGE
    Wait for train
    HURSTBRIDGE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    31 min
  • 4
    Train - BELGRAVEBELGRAVE
    Wait for train
    BELGRAVE
    Belgrave
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ringwood
    35 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 Macleod to Buxton

The distance between Macleod, Melbourne and Buxton, Melbourne is approximately 125.68 km, which can typically be travelled in 180 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Macleod 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 Macleod

Macleod is located at Macleod, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Macleod Railway Station/Mcnamara St (Macleod).

Train stations close to Macleod:

  • Watsonia
  • Rosanna
  • Macleod

Bus stations close to Macleod:

  • Macleod Railway Station/Mcnamara St (Macleod)
  • Carwarp St/Erskine Rd (Macleod)
  • Jacka St/Macleod Pde (Macleod)

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 Macleod to Buxton by bus and train via HURSTBRIDGE, BELGRAVE and 684

To get from Macleod to Buxton in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the HURSTBRIDGE train from Macleod station to Flinders Street 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 20 min. The ride fare is A$16.00.

200minA$16.00
Train - HURSTBRIDGE
HURSTBRIDGE
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Bus - 684
684
Leaves from Macleod

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Macleod
  • 2
    Train - HURSTBRIDGEHURSTBRIDGE
    Wait for train
    HURSTBRIDGE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    31 min
  • 4
    Train - BELGRAVEBELGRAVE
    Wait for train
    BELGRAVE
    Belgrave
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ringwood
    35 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 Macleod to Buxton?

    The fastest way takes 180 minutes, using Bus line HURSTBRIDGE, Bus line LILYDALE, Bus line 684.

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

    The alternative route takes 200 minutes, using Bus line HURSTBRIDGE, Bus line BELGRAVE, Bus line 684.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 180 min.

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

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

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

    The total travel time between Macleod and Buxton in Melbourne by train and bus is about 180 min.

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

    Get on the HURSTBRIDGE train from the City (Flinders Street) station near Macleod in Melbourne.

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

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

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

    The ride from Macleod to Buxton costs A$16.00.

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