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

By bus and train

To get from Watsonia to Buxton in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the HURSTBRIDGE train from Watsonia 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 3 hr 3 min. The ride fare is A$16.00.

183minA$16.00
Train - HURSTBRIDGE
HURSTBRIDGE
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Bus - 684
684
Leaves from Watsonia

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Watsonia
  • 2
    Train - HURSTBRIDGEHURSTBRIDGE
    Wait for train
    HURSTBRIDGE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    34 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 by bus and train via 902, LILYDALE and 684

To get from Watsonia to Buxton in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 902 bus from Macorna St/Grimshaw St (Watsonia North) station to Nunawading Railway Station/Springvale Rd (Nunawading) 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 10 min. The ride fare is A$15.82.

190minA$15.82
Walk to bus stationBus - 902
902
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Bus - 684
684
Leaves from Macorna St/Grimshaw St (Watsonia North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Macorna St/Grimshaw St (Watsonia North)
    ID 2702
    1000 m • 13 min
  • 2
    Bus - 902902
    Wait for bus
    902
    Chelsea
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Nunawading Railway Station/Springvale Rd (Nunawading)
    ID 21323
    57 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Nunawading
    40 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    Lilydale
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ringwood
    8 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 Watsonia to Buxton

The distance between Watsonia, Melbourne and Buxton, Melbourne is approximately 127.88 km, which can typically be travelled in 183 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Watsonia 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 Watsonia

Watsonia is located at Watsonia, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Watsonia Railway Station/Greensborough Hwy (Watsonia).

Train stations close to Watsonia:

  • Greensborough
  • Macleod

Bus stations close to Watsonia:

  • Watsonia Railway Station/Greensborough Hwy (Watsonia)
  • Watsonia Railway Station/Grace St (Watsonia)
  • Watsonia Railway Station/Morwell Ave (Watsonia)

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 902, LILYDALE and 684

To get from Watsonia to Buxton in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 902 bus from Macorna St/Grimshaw St (Watsonia North) station to Nunawading Railway Station/Springvale Rd (Nunawading) 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 10 min. The ride fare is A$15.82.

190minA$15.82
Walk to bus stationBus - 902
902
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Bus - 684
684
Leaves from Macorna St/Grimshaw St (Watsonia North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Macorna St/Grimshaw St (Watsonia North)
    ID 2702
    1000 m • 13 min
  • 2
    Bus - 902902
    Wait for bus
    902
    Chelsea
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Nunawading Railway Station/Springvale Rd (Nunawading)
    ID 21323
    57 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Nunawading
    40 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    Lilydale
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ringwood
    8 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 Watsonia to Buxton?

    The fastest way takes 183 minutes, using Bus line HURSTBRIDGE, Bus line LILYDALE, Bus line 684.

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

    The alternative route takes 190 minutes, using Bus line 902, Bus line LILYDALE, Bus line 684.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 3 min.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    The ride from Watsonia to Buxton costs A$16.00.

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