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

The cheapest way to get from Box Hill to Essendon Fields is to line 903 bus which costs $6 and takes 1h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Box Hill to Essendon Fields is to taxi which takes 30 min and costs $70 - $90.

Is there a direct bus between Box Hill and Essendon Fields?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Harrow St/Station St station and arriving at DFO Essendon/Perimeter Rd. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 39m.

Is there a direct train between Box Hill and Essendon Fields?

No, there is no direct train from Box Hill station to Essendon Fields. However, there are services departing from Box Hill Station and arriving at Earl St/Matthews Ave #56 via Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St #5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 14m.

How far is it from Box Hill to Essendon Fields?

The distance between Box Hill and Essendon Fields is 29 km. The road distance is 27.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Box Hill to Essendon Fields without a car is to train and line 59 tram which takes 1h 14m and costs $12.

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

It takes approximately 1h 14m to get from Box Hill to Essendon Fields, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

Where does the Box Hill to Essendon Fields bus arrive?

Box Hill to Essendon Fields bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at DFO Essendon/Perimeter Rd station.

Where does the Box Hill to Essendon Fields train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Box Hill to Essendon Fields?

Yes, the driving distance between Box Hill to Essendon Fields is 27 km. It takes approximately 30 min to drive from Box Hill to Essendon Fields.

Where can I stay near Essendon Fields?

There are 4960+ hotels available in Essendon Fields.

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

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There are 4 ways to get from Box Hill to Essendon Fields 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 Earl St/Matthews Ave #56tram 59
1h 14m
$12
Drive 27.5 km
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1. Drive from Box Hill to Essendon Fieldscar 27.5 km
30 min
$5–8
Line 903 bus
1. Take the bus from Harrow St/Station St to DFO Essendon/Perimeter Rdbus 903
1h 39m
$6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Box Hill to Essendon Fieldstaxi 27.5 km
30 min
$70–90

Box Hill to Essendon Fields by train and tram

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1h 14mAverage Duration

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Distance: 28.9 km
Duration: 1h 14m

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

Metropolitan buses operates a bus from Harrow St/Station St to DFO Essendon/Perimeter Rd every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 1h 39m.

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