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

From Geelong to Buxton by bus and train

To get from Geelong to Buxton in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG train from Geelong station to Southern Cross station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LILYDALE train and finally take the 684 bus from Lilydale Station/Main St (Lilydale) station to Maroondah Hwy (Buxton) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 59 min. The ride fare is A$18.20.

239minA$18.20
Walk to train stationTrain - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Bus - 684
684
Leaves from Geelong

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Geelong
    860 m • 12 min
  • 2
    Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONGGEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Wait for train
    GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    65 min
  • 4
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    Lilydale
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Lilydale
    61 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lilydale Station/Main St (Lilydale)
    ID 28199
    10 m • 1 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
    73 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Geelong to Buxton by bus and train via GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, BELGRAVE and 684

To get from Geelong to Buxton in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG train from Geelong station to Southern Cross 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 4 hr 17 min. The ride fare is A$16.00.

257minA$16.00
Walk to train stationTrain - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Bus - 684
684
Leaves from Geelong

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Geelong
    860 m • 12 min
  • 2
    Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONGGEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Wait for train
    GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    63 min
  • 4
    Train - BELGRAVEBELGRAVE
    Wait for train
    BELGRAVE
    Belgrave
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ringwood
    44 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy (Ringwood)
    ID 49468
    100 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 Geelong to Buxton

The distance between Geelong, Melbourne and Buxton, Melbourne is approximately 190.58 km, which can typically be travelled in 239 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Geelong 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 Geelong

Geelong is located at Geelong, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Deakin University Waterfront Campus/Brougham St (Geelong).

Train stations close to Geelong:

  • South Geelong
  • North Geelong

Bus stations close to Geelong:

  • Deakin University Waterfront Campus/Brougham St (Geelong)
  • Deakin University City Campus/Brougham St (Geelong)
  • Moorabool St/Malop St (Geelong)

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 from Geelong to Buxton by bus and train via GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, BELGRAVE and 684

To get from Geelong to Buxton in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG train from Geelong station to Southern Cross 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 4 hr 17 min. The ride fare is A$16.00.

257minA$16.00
Walk to train stationTrain - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Bus - 684
684
Leaves from Geelong

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Geelong
    860 m • 12 min
  • 2
    Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONGGEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Wait for train
    GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    63 min
  • 4
    Train - BELGRAVEBELGRAVE
    Wait for train
    BELGRAVE
    Belgrave
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ringwood
    44 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy (Ringwood)
    ID 49468
    100 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 Geelong to Buxton?

    The fastest way takes 239 minutes, using Bus line GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, Bus line LILYDALE, Bus line 684.

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

    The alternative route takes 257 minutes, using Bus line GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, Bus line BELGRAVE, Bus line 684.

  • Is there a direct train between Geelong 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 59 min.

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

    The GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG train line goes from Geelong station near Geelong to Melbourne station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Melbourne station near Buxton in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Geelong and Buxton in Melbourne by train and bus is about 3 hr 59 min.

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

    Get on the GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG train from the Geelong station near Geelong in Melbourne.

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

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

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

    The ride from Geelong to Buxton costs A$18.20.

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