What is the cheapest way to get from South Melbourne to Box Hill South?

The cheapest way to get from South Melbourne to Box Hill South is to drive which costs $2 - $5 and takes 18 min.

What is the fastest way to get from South Melbourne to Box Hill South?

The fastest way to get from South Melbourne to Box Hill South is to taxi which takes 18 min and costs $40 - $50.

Is there a direct bus between South Melbourne and Box Hill South?

No, there is no direct bus from South Melbourne to Box Hill South station. However, there are services departing from Ferrars St/City Rd and arriving at Foch St/Station St via County Court/Lonsdale St and Box Hill Bus Station/Station St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 42m.

Is there a direct train between South Melbourne and Box Hill South?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Flinders Street West/Flinders St #D6 and arriving at Elgar Rd/Riversdale Rd #61. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 51 min.

How far is it from South Melbourne to Box Hill South?

The distance between South Melbourne and Box Hill South is 14 km. The road distance is 16.2 km.

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

The best way to get from South Melbourne to Box Hill South without a car is to line 70 tram which takes 51 min and costs $6.

How long does it take to get from South Melbourne to Box Hill South?

The line 70 tram from Flinders Street West/Flinders St #D6 to Elgar Rd/Riversdale Rd #61 takes 51 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

Where do I catch the South Melbourne to Box Hill South bus from?

South Melbourne to Box Hill South bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Ferrars St/City Rd station.

Where do I catch the South Melbourne to Box Hill South train from?

South Melbourne to Box Hill South train services, operated by Yarra Trams, depart from Flinders Street West/Flinders St #D6 station.

Train or bus from South Melbourne to Box Hill South?

The best way to get from South Melbourne to Box Hill South is to line 234 bus and line 302 bus which takes 1h 42m and costs $12. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $18 and takes 1h 1m.

Where does the South Melbourne to Box Hill South bus arrive?

South Melbourne to Box Hill South bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at A'Beckett St/Queen St station.

Where does the South Melbourne to Box Hill South train arrive?

South Melbourne to Box Hill South train services, operated by Yarra Trams, arrive at Elgar Rd/Riversdale Rd #61 station.

Can I drive from South Melbourne to Box Hill South?

Yes, the driving distance between South Melbourne to Box Hill South is 16 km. It takes approximately 18 min to drive from South Melbourne to Box Hill South.

Where can I stay near Box Hill South?

There are 5283+ hotels available in Box Hill South.

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There are 6 ways to get from South Melbourne to Box Hill South by tram, bus, taxi, car, or train

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Line 70 tram
best
1. Take the tram from Flinders Street West/Flinders St #D6 to Elgar Rd/Riversdale Rd #61tram 70
51 min
$6
Drive 16.2 km
cheapest
1. Drive from South Melbourne to Box Hill Southcar 16.2 km
18 min
$3–5
Line 234 bus, line 302 bus
1. Take the bus from Ferrars St/City Rd to A'Beckett St/Queen Stbus 234
2. Take the bus from County Court/Lonsdale St to Box Hill Bus Station/Station Stbus 302
1h 42m
$12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from South Melbourne to Box Hill Southtaxi 16.2 km
18 min
$40–50
Train
1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Box Hill Stationtrain Belgrave / ...
1h 1m
$17
Line 109 tram
1. Take the tram from Southbank Tram Depot/Light Rail #125A to Box Hill Central/Whitehorse Rd #58tram 109
1h 14m
$11

South Melbourne to Box Hill South by tram

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Distance: 14.4 km
Duration: 51 min

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

Yarra Trams operates a vehicle from Flinders Street West/Flinders St #D6 to Elgar Rd/Riversdale Rd #61 every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 51 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ferrars St/City Rd to Foch St/Station St via A'Beckett St/Queen St, County Court/Lonsdale St, and Box Hill Bus Station/Station St in around 1h 42m.

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