How to get from Richmond to Lower Plenty by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Richmond to Lower Plenty in Melbourne, take the BELGRAVE train from Richmond station to Blackburn station. Next, take the 901 bus from Blackburn Station/Railway Rd (Blackburn) station to Bolton St/Main Rd (Eltham) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 1 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

61minA$5.30
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Bus - 901
901
Leaves from Richmond

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Richmond
  • 2
    Train - BELGRAVEBELGRAVE
    Wait for train
    BELGRAVE
    Belgrave
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Blackburn
    28 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Blackburn Station/Railway Rd (Blackburn)
    ID 5261
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 901901
    Wait for bus
    901
    Melbourne Airport
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Bolton St/Main Rd (Eltham)
    Ride to bus station
    Bolton St/Main Rd (Eltham)
    ID 604
    29 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via LILYDALE and 901

To get from Richmond to Lower Plenty in Melbourne, take the LILYDALE train from Richmond station to Blackburn station. Next, take the 901 bus from Blackburn Station/Railway Rd (Blackburn) station to Bolton St/Main Rd (Eltham) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 6 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

66minA$5.30
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Bus - 901
901
Leaves from Richmond

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Richmond
  • 2
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    Lilydale
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Blackburn
    28 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Blackburn Station/Railway Rd (Blackburn)
    ID 5261
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 901901
    Wait for bus
    901
    Melbourne Airport
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Bolton St/Main Rd (Eltham)
    Ride to bus station
    Bolton St/Main Rd (Eltham)
    ID 604
    29 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Richmond to Lower Plenty

The distance between Richmond, Melbourne and Lower Plenty, Melbourne is approximately 28.99 km, which can typically be travelled in 61 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Richmond to Lower Plenty 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 Richmond

Richmond is located at Richmond, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is 7d-Olympic Boulevard (Melbourne City).

Bus stations close to Richmond:

  • Swan St/Punt Rd (Richmond)
  • Swan St/Punt Rd (Melbourne City)
  • West Richmond Railway Station/Hoddle St (East Melbourne)

Public transport stations close to Lower Plenty, Melbourne

Lower Plenty is located at Lower Plenty, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Bolton St/Main Rd (Eltham).

Train stations close to Lower Plenty:

  • Montmorency
  • Eltham
  • Greensborough

Bus stations close to Lower Plenty:

  • Bolton St/Main Rd (Eltham)
  • Cressy St/Main Rd (Montmorency)
  • Eltham Lower Park/Main Rd (Eltham)

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via LILYDALE and 901

To get from Richmond to Lower Plenty in Melbourne, take the LILYDALE train from Richmond station to Blackburn station. Next, take the 901 bus from Blackburn Station/Railway Rd (Blackburn) station to Bolton St/Main Rd (Eltham) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 6 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

66minA$5.30
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Bus - 901
901
Leaves from Richmond

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Richmond
  • 2
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    Lilydale
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Blackburn
    28 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Blackburn Station/Railway Rd (Blackburn)
    ID 5261
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 901901
    Wait for bus
    901
    Melbourne Airport
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Bolton St/Main Rd (Eltham)
    Ride to bus station
    Bolton St/Main Rd (Eltham)
    ID 604
    29 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Richmond to Lower Plenty?

    The fastest way takes 61 minutes, using Bus line BELGRAVE, Bus line 901.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Richmond to Lower Plenty?

    The alternative route takes 66 minutes, using Bus line LILYDALE, Bus line 901.

  • Is there a direct train between Richmond and Lower Plenty?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 1 min.

  • Which train line goes from Richmond to Lower Plenty?

    The BELGRAVE train line goes from Belgrave station near Richmond in Cremorne to Blackburn station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Blackburn station near Lower Plenty in Melbourne.

  • How long does it take to travel from Richmond to Lower Plenty by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Richmond in Cremorne and Lower Plenty in Melbourne by train and bus is about 1 hr 1 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Richmond to get to Lower Plenty?

    Get on the BELGRAVE train from the Belgrave station near Richmond in Cremorne.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Richmond and Lower Plenty?

    Get off the train at the Blackburn stop, which is closest to Lower Plenty in Melbourne.

  • How much is the train fare from Richmond to Lower Plenty?

    The ride from Richmond to Lower Plenty costs A$5.30.

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