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

From Sunshine to Buxton by bus and train

To get from Sunshine to Buxton in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SUNBURY train from Sunshine 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 2 hr 54 min. The ride fare is A$16.00.

174minA$16.00
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Bus - 684
684
Leaves from Sunshine

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Sunshine
  • 2
    Train - SUNBURYSUNBURY
    Wait for train
    SUNBURY
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    24 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 Sunshine to Buxton by bus and train via SUNBURY, BELGRAVE and 684

To get from Sunshine to Buxton in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SUNBURY train from Sunshine 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 14 min. The ride fare is A$16.00.

194minA$16.00
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Bus - 684
684
Leaves from Sunshine

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Sunshine
  • 2
    Train - SUNBURYSUNBURY
    Wait for train
    SUNBURY
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    24 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 Sunshine to Buxton

The distance between Sunshine, Melbourne and Buxton, Melbourne is approximately 124.44 km, which can typically be travelled in 174 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Sunshine 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 Sunshine

Sunshine is located at Sunshine, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Sunshine Station/Dickson St (Sunshine).

Train stations close to Sunshine:

  • Albion
  • Ginifer
  • Tottenham

Bus stations close to Sunshine:

  • Sunshine Station/Dickson St (Sunshine)
  • City Pl/Sun Cres (Sunshine)
  • Sunshine Railway Station (Sunshine)

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 Sunshine to Buxton by bus and train via SUNBURY, BELGRAVE and 684

To get from Sunshine to Buxton in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SUNBURY train from Sunshine 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 14 min. The ride fare is A$16.00.

194minA$16.00
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Bus - 684
684
Leaves from Sunshine

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Sunshine
  • 2
    Train - SUNBURYSUNBURY
    Wait for train
    SUNBURY
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    24 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 Sunshine to Buxton?

    The fastest way takes 174 minutes, using Bus line SUNBURY, Bus line LILYDALE, Bus line 684.

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

    The alternative route takes 194 minutes, using Bus line SUNBURY, Bus line BELGRAVE, Bus line 684.

  • Is there a direct train between Sunshine and Buxton?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 54 min.

  • Which train line goes from Sunshine to Buxton?

    The SUNBURY train line goes from City (Flinders Street) station near Sunshine in Sunshine 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 Sunshine to Buxton by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Sunshine in Sunshine and Buxton in Melbourne by train and bus is about 2 hr 54 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Sunshine to get to Buxton?

    Get on the SUNBURY train from the City (Flinders Street) station near Sunshine in Sunshine.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Sunshine and Buxton?

    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 Sunshine to Buxton?

    The ride from Sunshine to Buxton costs A$16.00.

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