What is the cheapest way to get from Altona to Box Hill?

The cheapest way to get from Altona to Box Hill is to train which costs $6 and takes 1h 13m.

What is the fastest way to get from Altona to Box Hill?

The fastest way to get from Altona to Box Hill is to drive which takes 34 min and costs $5 - $9.

Is there a direct bus between Altona and Box Hill?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Altona Station/Railway St South station and arriving at Whitehorse Rd/Station St station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Altona and Box Hill?

No, there is no direct train from Altona station to Box Hill station. However, there are services departing from Westona Station and arriving at Box Hill Station via Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 13m.

How far is it from Altona to Box Hill?

The distance between Altona and Box Hill is 36 km. The road distance is 33.4 km.

How do I travel from Altona to Box Hill without a car?

The best way to get from Altona to Box Hill without a car is to train which takes 1h 13m and costs $6.

How long does it take to get from Altona to Box Hill?

It takes approximately 1h 13m to get from Altona to Box Hill, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Altona to Box Hill bus from?

Altona to Box Hill bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Altona Station/Railway St South.

Where do I catch the Altona to Box Hill train from?

Altona to Box Hill train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Westona Station.

Train or bus from Altona to Box Hill?

The best way to get from Altona to Box Hill is to train which takes 1h 13m and costs $6. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $6 and takes 2h 50m.

Where does the Altona to Box Hill bus arrive?

Altona to Box Hill bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Whitehorse Rd/Station St.

Where does the Altona to Box Hill train arrive?

Altona to Box Hill train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Southern Cross Station.

Can I drive from Altona to Box Hill?

Yes, the driving distance between Altona to Box Hill is 33 km. It takes approximately 34 min to drive from Altona to Box Hill.

Where can I stay near Box Hill?

There are 5296+ hotels available in Box Hill.

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There are 4 ways to get from Altona to Box Hill by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
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1. Take the train from Westona Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain Werribee
2. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Box Hill Stationtrain Belgrave / ...
1h 13m
$6
Bus
1. Take the bus from Altona Station/Railway St South to Whitehorse Rd/Station Stbus 903
2h 50m
$6
Drive 33.4 km
1. Drive from Altona to Box Hillcar 33.4 km
34 min
$6–9
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Altona to Box Hilltaxi 33.4 km
34 min
$80–100

Altona to Box Hill by train

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Distance: 36 km
Duration: 1h 13m

What companies run services between Altona, VIC, Australia and Box Hill, VIC, Australia?

You can take a train from Westona Station to Box Hill Station via Southern Cross Station in around 1h 13m. Alternatively, Metropolitan buses operates a bus from Altona Station/Railway St South to Whitehorse Rd/Station St every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 2h 50m.

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