How to get from Altona to Box Hill by train?

From Altona to Box Hill by train

To get from Altona to Box Hill in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the WERRIBEE train from Westona Railway Station station to Williams Landing Railway Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the WERRIBEE train and finally take the LILYDALE train from Southern Cross Railway Station station to Box Hill Railway Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 43 min. The train schedule from Altona may change. We recommend you check the updated train schedule to Box Hill on the Moovit app.

103min
Train - WERRIBEE
WERRIBEE
Train - WERRIBEE
WERRIBEE
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Leaves from Westona Railway Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Altona
  • 2
    Train - WERRIBEEWERRIBEE
    Wait for train
    WERRIBEE
    Werribee Via Altona Loop
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Williams Landing Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:WLD
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Williams Landing Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:WLD
    20 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - WERRIBEEWERRIBEE
    Wait for train
    WERRIBEE
    Flinders Street
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:SSS
    31 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:SSS
    210 m • 5 min
  • 8
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    Ringwood Via City Loop
  • 9
    Ride to train station Box Hill Railway Station
    Ride to train station
    Box Hill Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:BOX
    33 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Altona to Box Hill by bus and train

To get from Altona to Box Hill in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 411 bus from Blyth St/Maidstone St station to Douglas St/Millers Rd station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 232 bus and finally take the LILYDALE train from Southern Cross Railway Station station to Box Hill Railway Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 26 min. The train schedule from Altona may change. We recommend you check the updated train schedule to Box Hill on the Moovit app.

86min
Walk to bus stationBus - 411
411
Bus - 232
232
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Leaves from Blyth St/Maidstone St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Blyth St/Maidstone St
    ID 41314
    700 m • 9 min
  • 2
    Bus - 411411
    Wait for bus
    411
    Footscray
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Douglas St/Millers Rd
    ID 8895
    11 min
  • 4
    Bus - 232232
    Wait for bus
    232
    A'Beckett St
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Southern Cross Station/Collins St
    ID 45471
    19 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:SSS
    200 m • 3 min
  • 7
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    Ringwood Via City Loop
  • 8
    Ride to train station Box Hill Railway Station
    Ride to train station
    Box Hill Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:BOX
    33 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Altona to Box Hill

The distance between Altona, Melbourne and Box Hill, Melbourne is approximately 47.04 km, which can typically be travelled in 103 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Altona to Box Hill by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Train schedule from Altona to Box Hill

To check the train schedule from Altona to Box Hill using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Altona) and destination (Box Hill), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest train schedules.

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From Altona to Box Hill by bus and train

To get from Altona to Box Hill in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 411 bus from Blyth St/Maidstone St station to Douglas St/Millers Rd station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 232 bus and finally take the LILYDALE train from Southern Cross Railway Station station to Box Hill Railway Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 26 min. The train schedule from Altona may change. We recommend you check the updated train schedule to Box Hill on the Moovit app.

86min
Walk to bus stationBus - 411
411
Bus - 232
232
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Leaves from Blyth St/Maidstone St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Blyth St/Maidstone St
    ID 41314
    700 m • 9 min
  • 2
    Bus - 411411
    Wait for bus
    411
    Footscray
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Douglas St/Millers Rd
    ID 8895
    11 min
  • 4
    Bus - 232232
    Wait for bus
    232
    A'Beckett St
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Southern Cross Station/Collins St
    ID 45471
    19 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:SSS
    200 m • 3 min
  • 7
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    Ringwood Via City Loop
  • 8
    Ride to train station Box Hill Railway Station
    Ride to train station
    Box Hill Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:BOX
    33 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Altona to Box Hill?

    The fastest way takes 103 minutes, using Train line WERRIBEE, Train line WERRIBEE, Train line LILYDALE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Altona to Box Hill?

    The alternative route takes 86 minutes, using Bus line 411, Bus line 232, Train line LILYDALE.

  • Is there a direct train between Altona and Box Hill in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 43 min.

  • Which train line goes from Altona to Box Hill in Melbourne?

    The WERRIBEE train line goes from Werribee Via Altona Loop station near Altona to Williams Landing Railway Station station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Williams Landing Railway Station station near Box Hill in Melbourne.

  • How long does it take to travel from Altona to Box Hill in Melbourne by train?

    The total travel time between Altona and Box Hill in Melbourne by train is about 1 hr 43 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Altona to get to Box Hill in Melbourne?

    Get on the WERRIBEE train from the Werribee Via Altona Loop station near Altona in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Altona and Box Hill in Melbourne?

    Get off the train at the Williams Landing Railway Station station, which is closest to Box Hill in Melbourne.

  • When is the last bus from Altona to Box Hill in Melbourne?

    The last bus from Altona to Box Hill in Melbourne is the Mordialloc - Altona line. It leaves the Altona Station/Railway St South stop at 09:48.

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