How to get from Melbourne Airport to Box Hill by bus and train?

From Melbourne Airport to Box Hill by bus and train

To get from Melbourne Airport to Box Hill in Melbourne, take the MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS bus from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr (Melbourne Airport) station to Skybus Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City) station. Next, take the LILYDALE train from Southern Cross station to Box Hill station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 8 min. The ride fare is A$25.05.

68minA$25.05
Walk to bus stationBus - MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Leaves from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr (Melbourne Airport)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr (Melbourne Airport)
    ID 45511
    30 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESSMELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
    Wait for bus
    MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
    City
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Skybus Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City)
    ID 23175
    23 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross
    120 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    Lilydale Via City Loop
  • 6
    Ride to train station Box Hill
    Ride to train station
    Box Hill
    33 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Melbourne Airport to Box Hill by bus

To get from Melbourne Airport to Box Hill in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS bus from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr (Melbourne Airport) station to Skybus Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 906 bus and finally take the 279 bus from Eastern Freeway on Ramp/Wetherby Rd (Doncaster East) station to Box Hill Bus Station/Station St (Box Hill) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 17 min. The ride fare is A$25.05.

77minA$25.05
Walk to bus stationBus - MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
Bus - 906
906
Bus - 279
279
Walk to Box Hill
Leaves from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr (Melbourne Airport)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr (Melbourne Airport)
    ID 45511
    30 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESSMELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
    Wait for bus
    MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
    City
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Skybus Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City)
    ID 23175
    23 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    King St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City)
    ID 19549
    430 m • 6 min
  • 5
    Bus - 906906
    Wait for bus
    906
    Warrandyte
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Wetherby Rd/Eastern Fwy Onramp (Blackburn North)
    ID 4006
    26 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Eastern Freeway on Ramp/Wetherby Rd (Doncaster East)
    ID 4282
    40 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 279279
    Wait for bus
    279
    Box Hill
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Box Hill Bus Station/Station St (Box Hill)
    ID 19646
    11 min
  • 10
    Walk to Box Hill
    Walk to
    Box Hill
    130 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Melbourne Airport to Box Hill

The distance between Melbourne Airport, Melbourne and Box Hill, Melbourne is approximately 39.7 km, which can typically be travelled in 68 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Melbourne Airport to Box Hill by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Melbourne Airport

Melbourne Airport is located at Melbourne Airport, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr (Melbourne Airport).

Bus stations close to Melbourne Airport:

  • Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr (Melbourne Airport)
  • Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr (Melbourne Airport)
  • Melbourne Airport T4 Skybus/Service Rd (Melbourne Airport)

Public transport stations close to Box Hill, Melbourne

Box Hill is located at Box Hill, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is 58-Box Hill Central/Whitehorse Rd (Box Hill).

Train stations close to Box Hill:

  • Box Hill

Bus stations close to Box Hill:

  • Box Hill Central/Maroondah Hwy (Box Hill)
  • Station St/Rutland Rd (Box Hill)
  • Box Hill Bus Station/Station St (Box Hill)

Related Routes

From Melbourne Airport to Box Hill by bus

To get from Melbourne Airport to Box Hill in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS bus from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr (Melbourne Airport) station to Skybus Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 906 bus and finally take the 279 bus from Eastern Freeway on Ramp/Wetherby Rd (Doncaster East) station to Box Hill Bus Station/Station St (Box Hill) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 17 min. The ride fare is A$25.05.

77minA$25.05
Walk to bus stationBus - MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
Bus - 906
906
Bus - 279
279
Walk to Box Hill
Leaves from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr (Melbourne Airport)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr (Melbourne Airport)
    ID 45511
    30 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESSMELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
    Wait for bus
    MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
    City
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Skybus Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City)
    ID 23175
    23 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    King St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City)
    ID 19549
    430 m • 6 min
  • 5
    Bus - 906906
    Wait for bus
    906
    Warrandyte
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Wetherby Rd/Eastern Fwy Onramp (Blackburn North)
    ID 4006
    26 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Eastern Freeway on Ramp/Wetherby Rd (Doncaster East)
    ID 4282
    40 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 279279
    Wait for bus
    279
    Box Hill
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Box Hill Bus Station/Station St (Box Hill)
    ID 19646
    11 min
  • 10
    Walk to Box Hill
    Walk to
    Box Hill
    130 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 68 minutes, using Bus line MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS, Bus line LILYDALE.

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

    The alternative route takes 77 minutes, using Bus line MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS, Bus line 906, Bus line 279.

  • Is there a direct bus between Melbourne Airport and Box Hill in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 8 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Melbourne Airport to Box Hill in Melbourne?

    The MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS bus line goes from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr (Melbourne Airport) station near Melbourne Airport to City station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till City station near Box Hill in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Melbourne Airport and Box Hill in Melbourne by bus and train is about 1 hr 8 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Melbourne Airport to get to Box Hill in Melbourne?

    Get on the MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS bus from the Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr (Melbourne Airport) stop near Melbourne Airport in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the bus at the City station, which is closest to Box Hill in Melbourne.

  • How much is the bus fare from Melbourne Airport to Box Hill?

    The ride from Melbourne Airport to Box Hill costs A$25.05.