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

The cheapest way to get from Box Hill to Essendon is to drive which costs $4 - $7 and takes 26 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Box Hill to Essendon is to taxi which takes 26 min and costs $55 - $70.

Is there a direct bus between Box Hill and Essendon?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Harrow St/Station St station and arriving at Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Box Hill and Essendon?

No, there is no direct train from Box Hill station to Essendon. However, there are services departing from Box Hill Station and arriving at Thistle St/Mt Alexander Rd #43 via Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St #5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 3m.

How far is it from Box Hill to Essendon?

The distance between Box Hill and Essendon is 25 km. The road distance is 23.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Box Hill to Essendon without a car is to train and line 59 tram which takes 1h 3m and costs $12.

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

It takes approximately 1h 3m to get from Box Hill to Essendon, including transfers.

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

Box Hill to Essendon bus services, operated by Public Transport Victoria, depart from Harrow St/Station St.

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

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

Where does the Box Hill to Essendon bus arrive?

Box Hill to Essendon bus services, operated by Public Transport Victoria, arrive at Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd station.

Where does the Box Hill to Essendon train arrive?

Box Hill to Essendon train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Melbourne Central Station.

Can I drive from Box Hill to Essendon?

Yes, the driving distance between Box Hill to Essendon is 23 km. It takes approximately 26 min to drive from Box Hill to Essendon.

Where can I stay near Essendon?

There are 5226+ hotels available in Essendon.

Box Hill to Essendon - 4 ways to travel via train, line 59 tram, bus, and taxi

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

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Train, line 59 tram
best
1. Take the train from Box Hill Station to Melbourne Central Stationtrain Lilydale / ...
2. Take the tram from Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St #5 to Thistle St/Mt Alexander Rd #43tram 59
1h 3m
$12
Drive 23.1 km
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1. Drive from Box Hill to Essendoncar 23.1 km
26 min
$5–7
Bus
1. Take the bus from Harrow St/Station St to Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rdbus 903
1h 35m
$6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Box Hill to Essendontaxi 23.1 km
26 min
$55–70

Box Hill to Essendon by train and tram

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Distance: 25.1 km
Duration: 1h 3m

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

Public Transport Victoria operates a bus from Harrow St/Station St to Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 1h 35m. Metropolitan buses also services this route every 30 minutes.

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