How to get from Buxton to Preston by bus, train and tram?

From Buxton to Preston by bus, train and tram

To get from Buxton to Preston in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one tram line: take the 684 bus from Maroondah Hwy (Buxton) station to Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy (Ringwood) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BELGRAVE train and finally take the 11 tram from 6-Melbourne Town Hall/Collins St (Melbourne City) station to 42-Cramer St/Gilbert Rd (Preston) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 22 min. The ride fare is A$12.74.

202minA$12.74
Walk to bus stationBus - 684
684
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Tram - 11
11
Walk to Preston
Leaves from Maroondah Hwy (Buxton)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Maroondah Hwy (Buxton)
    ID 22088
    110 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 684684
    Wait for bus
    684
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy (Ringwood)
    ID 49468
    102 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ringwood
    100 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - BELGRAVEBELGRAVE
    Wait for train
    BELGRAVE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    42 min
  • 7
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    6-Melbourne Town Hall/Collins St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17911
    260 m • 4 min
  • 8
    Tram - 1111
    Wait for tram
    11
    West Preston
  • 9
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    42-Cramer St/Gilbert Rd (Preston)
    ID 4169
    35 min
  • 10
    Walk to Preston
    Walk to
    Preston
    20 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Buxton to Preston by bus, train and tram via 684, LILYDALE and 11

To get from Buxton to Preston in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one tram line: take the 684 bus from Maroondah Hwy (Buxton) station to Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy (Ringwood) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LILYDALE train and finally take the 11 tram from 6-Melbourne Town Hall/Collins St (Melbourne City) station to 42-Cramer St/Gilbert Rd (Preston) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 35 min. The ride fare is A$12.74.

215minA$12.74
Walk to bus stationBus - 684
684
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Tram - 11
11
Walk to Preston
Leaves from Maroondah Hwy (Buxton)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Maroondah Hwy (Buxton)
    ID 22088
    110 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 684684
    Wait for bus
    684
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy (Ringwood)
    ID 49468
    102 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ringwood
    100 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    42 min
  • 7
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    6-Melbourne Town Hall/Collins St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17911
    260 m • 4 min
  • 8
    Tram - 1111
    Wait for tram
    11
    West Preston
  • 9
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    42-Cramer St/Gilbert Rd (Preston)
    ID 4169
    35 min
  • 10
    Walk to Preston
    Walk to
    Preston
    20 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Buxton to Preston

The distance between Buxton, Melbourne and Preston, Melbourne is approximately 120.07 km, which can typically be travelled in 202 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Buxton to Preston by bus, train and tram, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Buxton

Buxton is located at Buxton, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Maroondah Hwy (Buxton).

Bus stations close to Buxton:

  • Maroondah Hwy (Buxton)

Public transport stations close to Preston, Melbourne

Preston is located at Preston, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Park Ave/Murray Rd (Preston).

Bus stations close to Preston:

  • Park Ave/Murray Rd (Preston)
  • Gilbert Rd/Bell St (Preston)
  • Reidford Ave/Murray Rd (Preston)

Related Routes

Alternative route from Buxton to Preston by bus, train and tram via 684, LILYDALE and 11

To get from Buxton to Preston in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one tram line: take the 684 bus from Maroondah Hwy (Buxton) station to Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy (Ringwood) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LILYDALE train and finally take the 11 tram from 6-Melbourne Town Hall/Collins St (Melbourne City) station to 42-Cramer St/Gilbert Rd (Preston) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 35 min. The ride fare is A$12.74.

215minA$12.74
Walk to bus stationBus - 684
684
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Tram - 11
11
Walk to Preston
Leaves from Maroondah Hwy (Buxton)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Maroondah Hwy (Buxton)
    ID 22088
    110 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 684684
    Wait for bus
    684
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy (Ringwood)
    ID 49468
    102 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ringwood
    100 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    42 min
  • 7
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    6-Melbourne Town Hall/Collins St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17911
    260 m • 4 min
  • 8
    Tram - 1111
    Wait for tram
    11
    West Preston
  • 9
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    42-Cramer St/Gilbert Rd (Preston)
    ID 4169
    35 min
  • 10
    Walk to Preston
    Walk to
    Preston
    20 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Buxton to Preston?

    The fastest way takes 202 minutes, using Bus line 684, Bus line BELGRAVE, Bus line 11.

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

    The alternative route takes 215 minutes, using Bus line 684, Bus line LILYDALE, Bus line 11.

  • Is there a direct bus between Buxton and Preston in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line, one train line and one tram line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 22 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Buxton to Preston in Melbourne?

    The 684 bus line goes from Maroondah Hwy (Buxton) station near Buxton to Melbourne station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one tram line till Melbourne station near Preston in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Buxton and Preston in Melbourne by bus, train and tram is about 3 hr 22 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Buxton to get to Preston in Melbourne?

    Get on the 684 bus from the Maroondah Hwy (Buxton) stop near Buxton in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Buxton and Preston in Melbourne?

    Get off the bus at the Melbourne station, which is closest to Preston in Melbourne.

  • How much is the total bus, train and tram fare from Buxton to Preston?

    The ride from Buxton to Preston costs A$12.74.

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