There are 4 ways to get from Buxton to Melbourne by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train via Ringwood Station
best- Take the bus from Buxton Rise/Maroondah Hwy to Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwybus 684
- Take the train from Ringwood Station to Flinders Street Stationtrain Belgrave / ...
2h 35m$12Drive 100.3 km
- Drive from Buxton to Melbournecar 100.3 km
1h 29m$18–26Bus, train
- Take the bus from Buxton Rise/Maroondah Hwy to Lilydale Station/Main Stbus 684
- Take the train from Lilydale Station to Flinders Street Stationtrain Lilydale
2h 38m$12Bus, line 907 bus
- Take the bus from Buxton Rise/Maroondah Hwy to Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwybus 684
- Take the bus from Mitcham Station/Colombo St to Elizabeth St/Lonsdale Stbus 907
3h$18
Buxton to Melbourne by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Buxton to Melbourne is to bus and train via Ringwood Station which costs $12 and takes 2h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Buxton to Melbourne is to drive which takes 1h 29m and costs $17 - $26.
No, there is no direct bus from Buxton to Melbourne. However, there are services departing from Buxton Rise/Maroondah Hwy and arriving at Elizabeth St/Lonsdale St via Mitcham Station/Colombo St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h.
The distance between Buxton and Melbourne is 108 km. The road distance is 100.3 km.
The best way to get from Buxton to Melbourne without a car is to bus and train via Ringwood Station which takes 2h 35m and costs $12.
It takes approximately 2h 35m to get from Buxton to Melbourne, including transfers.
Buxton to Melbourne bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Buxton Rise/Maroondah Hwy station.
Buxton to Melbourne bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy.
Yes, the driving distance between Buxton to Melbourne is 100 km. It takes approximately 1h 29m to drive from Buxton to Melbourne.
There are 5298+ hotels available in Melbourne.
What companies run services between Buxton, VIC, Australia and Melbourne, VIC, Australia?
You can take a bus from Buxton Rise/Maroondah Hwy to Elizabeth St/Lonsdale St via Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy, Ringwood Station, Mitcham Station, and Mitcham Station/Colombo St in around 3h.
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- metrotrains.com.au
Train from Ringwood Station to Flinders Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/timetables/?line=Alamein&dir=1&ts=1678780587323
Train from Lilydale Station to Flinders Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/timetables/?line=Alamein&dir=1&ts=1678780587323
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- transport.vic.gov.au
Bus from Buxton Rise/Maroondah Hwy to Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://transport.vic.gov.au/
- Daily
- $12
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
Bus from Buxton Rise/Maroondah Hwy to Lilydale Station/Main St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://transport.vic.gov.au/
- Daily
- $12
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
Bus from Buxton Rise/Maroondah Hwy to Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://transport.vic.gov.au/
- Daily
- $12
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
Bus from Mitcham Station/Colombo St to Elizabeth St/Lonsdale St
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://transport.vic.gov.au/
- Daily
- $12
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
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