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

The cheapest way to get from South Melbourne to Box Hill is to drive which costs $3 - $5 and takes 19 min.

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

The fastest way to get from South Melbourne to Box Hill is to taxi which takes 19 min and costs $45 - $55.

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

No, there is no direct bus from South Melbourne to Box Hill station. However, there are services departing from Ferrars St/City Rd and arriving at Box Hill Bus Station/Station St via County Court/Lonsdale St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 32m.

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

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Southbank Tram Depot/Light Rail #125A and arriving at Box Hill Central/Whitehorse Rd #58. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 4m.

How far is it from South Melbourne to Box Hill?

The distance between South Melbourne and Box Hill is 19 km. The road distance is 17.6 km.

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

The best way to get from South Melbourne to Box Hill without a car is to train which takes 51 min and costs $12.

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

It takes approximately 51 min to get from South Melbourne to Box Hill, including transfers.

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

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

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

South Melbourne to Box Hill train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Southern Cross Station.

Train or bus from South Melbourne to Box Hill?

The best way to get from South Melbourne to Box Hill is to train which takes 51 min and costs $12. Alternatively, you can line 234 bus and line 302 bus, which costs $12 and takes 1h 32m.

Where does the South Melbourne to Box Hill bus arrive?

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

Where does the South Melbourne to Box Hill train arrive?

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

Can I drive from South Melbourne to Box Hill?

Yes, the driving distance between South Melbourne to Box Hill is 18 km. It takes approximately 19 min to drive from South Melbourne to Box Hill.

Where can I stay near Box Hill?

There are 5285+ hotels available in Box Hill.

South Melbourne to Box Hill - 5 ways to travel via train, and line 234 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Box Hill Stationtrain Belgrave / ...
51 min
$12
Drive 17.6 km
cheapest
1. Drive from South Melbourne to Box Hillcar 17.6 km
19 min
$4–5
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 32m
$12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from South Melbourne to Box Hilltaxi 17.6 km
19 min
$45–55
Line 109 tram
1. Take the tram from Southbank Tram Depot/Light Rail #125A to Box Hill Central/Whitehorse Rd #58tram 109
1h 4m
$6

South Melbourne to Box Hill by tram and train

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Distance: 19.5 km
Duration: 51 min

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

Metro Trains Melbourne operates a train from Southern Cross Station to Box Hill Station every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 33 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ferrars St/City Rd to Box Hill Bus Station/Station St via A'Beckett St/Queen St and County Court/Lonsdale St in around 1h 32m.

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