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

The cheapest way to get from Essendon to Box Hill is to drive which costs $4 - $6 and takes 26 min.

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Essendon and Box Hill?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Thistle St/Mt Alexander Rd and arriving at Whitehorse Rd/Station St station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 41m.

Is there a direct train between Essendon and Box Hill?

No, there is no direct train from Essendon station to Box Hill station. However, there are services departing from Essendon Station and arriving at Box Hill Station via Flagstaff Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 55 min.

How far is it from Essendon to Box Hill?

The distance between Essendon and Box Hill is 24 km. The road distance is 23.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Essendon to Box Hill without a car is to train which takes 55 min and costs $6.

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

It takes approximately 55 min to get from Essendon to Box Hill, including transfers.

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

Essendon to Box Hill bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Thistle St/Mt Alexander Rd station.

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

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

Train or bus from Essendon to Box Hill?

The best way to get from Essendon to Box Hill is to train which takes 55 min and costs $6. Alternatively, you can line 903 bus, which costs $6 and takes 1h 41m.

Where does the Essendon to Box Hill bus arrive?

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

Where does the Essendon to Box Hill train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Essendon to Box Hill?

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

Where can I stay near Box Hill?

There are 5294+ hotels available in Box Hill.

Essendon to Box Hill - 4 ways to travel via train, line 903 bus, taxi, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Essendon Station to Flagstaff Stationtrain Craigieburn
2. Take the train from Flagstaff Station to Box Hill Stationtrain Belgrave / ...
55 min
$6
Drive 23.2 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Essendon to Box Hillcar 23.2 km
26 min
$5–6
Line 903 bus
1. Take the bus from Thistle St/Mt Alexander Rd to Whitehorse Rd/Station Stbus 903
1h 41m
$6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Essendon to Box Hilltaxi 23.2 km
26 min
$55–70

Essendon to Box Hill by train

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Distance: 24.4 km
Duration: 55 min

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

You can take a train from Essendon Station to Box Hill Station via Flagstaff Station in around 55 min. Alternatively, Metropolitan buses operates a bus from Thistle St/Mt Alexander Rd to Whitehorse Rd/Station St every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 1h 41m.

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