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

The cheapest way to get from Footscray to Box Hill is to drive which costs $3 - $6 and takes 24 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Footscray to Box Hill is to taxi which takes 24 min and costs $50 - $65.

Is there a direct bus between Footscray and Box Hill?

No, there is no direct bus from Footscray to Box Hill station. However, there are services departing from Nicholson St/Irving St and arriving at Box Hill Bus Station/Station St via County Court/Lonsdale St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 33m.

Is there a direct train between Footscray and Box Hill?

No, there is no direct train from Footscray station to Box Hill station. However, there are services departing from Footscray Station and arriving at Box Hill Station via Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 52 min.

How far is it from Footscray to Box Hill?

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

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

The best way to get from Footscray to Box Hill without a car is to train which takes 52 min and costs $6.

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

It takes approximately 52 min to get from Footscray to Box Hill, including transfers.

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

Footscray to Box Hill bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Nicholson St/Irving St station.

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

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

Train or bus from Footscray to Box Hill?

The best way to get from Footscray to Box Hill is to train which takes 52 min and costs $6. Alternatively, you can line 220 bus and line 302 bus, which costs $12 and takes 1h 33m.

Where does the Footscray to Box Hill bus arrive?

Footscray to Box Hill bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at William St/A'Beckett St station.

Where does the Footscray to Box Hill train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Footscray to Box Hill?

Yes, the driving distance between Footscray to Box Hill is 21 km. It takes approximately 24 min to drive from Footscray to Box Hill.

Where can I stay near Box Hill?

There are 5279+ hotels available in Box Hill.

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

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best
1. Take the train from Footscray Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain Williamstown / ...
2. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Box Hill Stationtrain Belgrave / ...
52 min
$6
Drive 20.6 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Footscray to Box Hillcar 20.6 km
24 min
$4–6
Line 220 bus, line 302 bus
1. Take the bus from Nicholson St/Irving St to William St/A'Beckett Stbus 220
2. Take the bus from County Court/Lonsdale St to Box Hill Bus Station/Station Stbus 302
1h 33m
$12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Footscray to Box Hilltaxi 20.6 km
24 min
$50–65
Train, line 109 tram
1. Take the train from Footscray Station to Town Hall Stationtrain Sunbury
2. Take the tram from Melbourne Town Hall/Collins St #6 to Box Hill Central/Whitehorse Rd #58tram 109
1h 11m
$12

Footscray to Box Hill by train

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Distance: 23.1 km
Duration: 52 min

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

You can take a train from Footscray Station to Box Hill Station via Southern Cross Station in around 52 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nicholson St/Irving St to Box Hill Bus Station/Station St via William St/A'Beckett St and County Court/Lonsdale St in around 1h 33m.

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