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

The cheapest way to get from Box Hill to Footscray is to drive which costs $3 - $6 and takes 23 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Box Hill to Footscray is to taxi which takes 23 min and costs $50 - $65.

Is there a direct bus between Box Hill and Footscray?

No, there is no direct bus from Box Hill station to Footscray. However, there are services departing from Box Hill Bus Station/Station St and arriving at Leeds St/Hopkins St via Lonsdale St/Spencer St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Box Hill and Footscray?

No, there is no direct train from Box Hill station to Footscray station. However, there are services departing from Box Hill Station and arriving at Footscray Station via Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43 min.

How far is it from Box Hill to Footscray?

The distance between Box Hill and Footscray is 23 km. The road distance is 20.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Box Hill to Footscray without a car is to train which takes 43 min and costs $6.

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

It takes approximately 43 min to get from Box Hill to Footscray, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

Train or bus from Box Hill to Footscray?

The best way to get from Box Hill to Footscray is to train which takes 43 min and costs $6. Alternatively, you can line 302 bus and line 216 bus, which costs $12 and takes 1h 26m.

Where does the Box Hill to Footscray bus arrive?

Box Hill to Footscray bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at King St/Lonsdale St station.

Where does the Box Hill to Footscray train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Box Hill to Footscray?

Yes, the driving distance between Box Hill to Footscray is 21 km. It takes approximately 23 min to drive from Box Hill to Footscray.

Where can I stay near Footscray?

There are 5234+ hotels available in Footscray.

Box Hill to Footscray - 5 ways to travel via train, and line 302 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Box Hill Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain Lilydale / ...
2. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Footscray Stationtrain Williamstown / ...
43 min
$6
Drive 20.6 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Box Hill to Footscraycar 20.6 km
23 min
$4–6
Line 302 bus, line 216 bus
1. Take the bus from Box Hill Bus Station/Station St to King St/Lonsdale Stbus 302
2. Take the bus from Lonsdale St/Spencer St to Leeds St/Hopkins Stbus 216
1h 26m
$12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Box Hill to Footscraytaxi 20.6 km
23 min
$50–65
Line 109 tram
1. Take the tram from Box Hill Central/Whitehorse Rd #58 to Melbourne Town Hall/Collins St #6tram 109
1h 7m
$12

Box Hill to Footscray by train

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Distance: 23.1 km
Duration: 43 min

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

You can take a train from Box Hill Station to Footscray Station via Southern Cross Station in around 43 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Box Hill Bus Station/Station St to Leeds St/Hopkins St via King St/Lonsdale St and Lonsdale St/Spencer St in around 1h 26m.

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