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How to get fromMelbourne to Buxtonby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Melbourne to Buxton by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus via Mooroolbark

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    1. Take the train from Melbourne Central Station to Lilydale Stationtrain train Lilydale
    2. Take the bus from Lilydale Station/Main St to Buxton Rise/Maroondah Hwybus bus 684
    3h 13m
    $12

  2. Drive 101.9 km

    1. Drive from Melbourne to Buxtoncar car 101.9 km
    1h 27m
    $19–27

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Melbourne Central Station to Ringwood Stationtrain train Belgrave / ...
    2. Take the bus from Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy to Buxton Rise/Maroondah Hwybus bus 684
    3h 21m
    $12

  4. Line 907 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Swanston St/Lonsdale St to Mitcham Station/Colombo Stbus bus 907
    2. Take the bus from Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy to Buxton Rise/Maroondah Hwybus bus 684
    3h 48m
    $12

Melbourne to Buxton by train and bus

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration3h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$12Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 108.5 km
  • Duration: 3h 13m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Buxton, VIC, Australia?

You can take a bus from Swanston St/Lonsdale St to Buxton Rise/Maroondah Hwy via Mitcham Station/Colombo St, Mitcham Rd/Whitehorse Rd, and Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy in around 3h 48m.

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