How to get from 13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Buxton by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from 13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Buxton in Melbourne, take the LILYDALE train from Flinders Street station to 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 25 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

145minA$8.54
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Bus - 684
684
Leaves from Flinders Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City)
  • 2
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    Lilydale
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ringwood
    42 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy (Ringwood)
    ID 49468
    110 m • 2 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

Alternative route by bus and train via BELGRAVE and 684

To get from 13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Buxton in Melbourne, take the BELGRAVE train from Flinders Street station to 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 42 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

162minA$8.54
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Bus - 684
684
Leaves from Flinders Street

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  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City)
  • 2
    Train - BELGRAVEBELGRAVE
    Wait for train
    BELGRAVE
    Belgrave
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ringwood
    35 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy (Ringwood)
    ID 49468
    110 m • 2 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
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Public transport directions from 13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Buxton

The distance between 13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City), Melbourne and Buxton, Melbourne is approximately 109.28 km, which can typically be travelled in 145 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City) 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 13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City)

13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City) is located at 13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City), Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is 13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City).

Train stations close to 13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City):

  • Flinders Street

Bus stations close to 13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City):

  • Casino/Southbank/Queens Bridge St (Southbank)
  • Flinders St/Queens Bridge St (Melbourne City)
  • Banana Alley Vaults/Flinders St (Melbourne City)

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 BELGRAVE and 684

To get from 13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Buxton in Melbourne, take the BELGRAVE train from Flinders Street station to 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 42 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

162minA$8.54
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Bus - 684
684
Leaves from Flinders Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City)
  • 2
    Train - BELGRAVEBELGRAVE
    Wait for train
    BELGRAVE
    Belgrave
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ringwood
    35 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy (Ringwood)
    ID 49468
    110 m • 2 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

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from 13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Buxton?

    The fastest way takes 145 minutes, using Bus line LILYDALE, Bus line 684.

  • What is the alternative route to get from 13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Buxton?

    The alternative route takes 162 minutes, using Bus line BELGRAVE, Bus line 684.

  • Is there a direct train between 13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City) and Buxton in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 25 min.

  • Which train line goes from 13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Buxton in Melbourne?

    The LILYDALE train line goes from Lilydale station near 13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Ringwood station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Ringwood station near Buxton in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from 13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Buxton in Melbourne by train and bus?

    The total travel time between 13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City) and Buxton in Melbourne by train and bus is about 2 hr 25 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near 13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to get to Buxton in Melbourne?

    Get on the LILYDALE train from the Lilydale station near 13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City) in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between 13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City) and Buxton in Melbourne?

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

  • How much is the train fare from 13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Buxton?

    The ride from 13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Buxton costs A$8.54.

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