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

The cheapest way to get from Box Hill to Altona is to train which costs $6 and takes 1h 11m.

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Box Hill and Altona?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Harrow St/Station St station and arriving at Railway St North/Pier St. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 49m.

Is there a direct train between Box Hill and Altona?

No, there is no direct train from Box Hill station to Altona station. However, there are services departing from Box Hill Station and arriving at Westona Station via Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 11m.

How far is it from Box Hill to Altona?

The distance between Box Hill and Altona is 36 km. The road distance is 33.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Box Hill to Altona without a car is to train which takes 1h 11m and costs $6.

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

It takes approximately 1h 11m to get from Box Hill to Altona, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

Train or bus from Box Hill to Altona?

The best way to get from Box Hill to Altona is to train which takes 1h 11m and costs $6. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $6 and takes 2h 49m.

Where does the Box Hill to Altona bus arrive?

Box Hill to Altona bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Railway St North/Pier St station.

Where does the Box Hill to Altona train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Box Hill to Altona?

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

Where can I stay near Altona?

There are 4949+ hotels available in Altona.

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There are 5 ways to get from Box Hill to Altona by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
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1. Take the train from Box Hill Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain Lilydale / ...
2. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Westona Stationtrain Werribee
1h 11m
$6
Bus
1. Take the bus from Harrow St/Station St to Railway St North/Pier Stbus 903
2h 49m
$6
Drive 33.3 km
1. Drive from Box Hill to Altonacar 33.3 km
34 min
$6–9
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Box Hill to Altonataxi 33.3 km
34 min
$80–100
Train via Flinders Street Station
1. Take the train from Box Hill Station to Flinders Street Stationtrain Belgrave / ...
2. Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Westona Stationtrain Werribee
1h 11m
$6

Box Hill to Altona by train

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Distance: 36 km
Duration: 1h 11m

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

You can take a train from Box Hill Station to Westona Station via Southern Cross Station in around 1h 11m. Alternatively, Metropolitan buses operates a bus from Harrow St/Station St to Railway St North/Pier St every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 2h 49m.

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