How to get from Mount Dandenong to Box Hill by bus and train?

From Mount Dandenong to Box Hill by bus and train

To get from Mount Dandenong to Box Hill in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 688 bus from Ridge Rd/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Olinda) station to Croydon Station/Railway Gr (Croydon) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LILYDALE train and finally take the LILYDALE train from Ringwood station to Box Hill station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 28 min. The ride fare is A$3.30.

88minA$3.30
Bus - 688
688
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Leaves from Ridge Rd/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Olinda)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Mount Dandenong
  • 2
    Bus - 688688
    Wait for bus
    688
    Croydon
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Croydon Station/Railway Gr (Croydon)
    ID 21279
    29 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Croydon
    150 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ringwood
    14 min
  • 7
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 8
    Ride to train station Box Hill
    Ride to train station
    Box Hill
    14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Mount Dandenong to Box Hill by bus

To get from Mount Dandenong to Box Hill in Melbourne, take the 688 bus from Ridge Rd/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Olinda) station to Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy (Upper Ferntree Gully) station. Next, take the 732 bus from Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy (Upper Ferntree Gully) station to Box Hill Bus Station/Station St (Box Hill) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 52 min. The ride fare is A$3.30.

112minA$3.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 688
688
Bus - 732
732
Walk to Box Hill
Leaves from Ridge Rd/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Olinda)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ridge Rd/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Olinda)
    ID 9802
    130 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 688688
    Wait for bus
    688
    Upper Ferntree Gully
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy (Upper Ferntree Gully)
    ID 18863
    24 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy (Upper Ferntree Gully)
    ID 18862
    20 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 732732
    Wait for bus
    732
    Box Hill
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Box Hill Bus Station/Station St (Box Hill)
    ID 19643
    45 min
  • 7
    Walk to Box Hill
    Walk to
    Box Hill
    170 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Mount Dandenong to Box Hill

The distance between Mount Dandenong, Melbourne and Box Hill, Melbourne is approximately 31.82 km, which can typically be travelled in 88 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Mount Dandenong 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 Mount Dandenong

Mount Dandenong is located at Mount Dandenong, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Ridge Rd/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Olinda).

Bus stations close to Mount Dandenong:

  • Ridge Rd/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Olinda)
  • Ridge Rd/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Olinda)
  • Dickens Rd/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Olinda)

Public transport stations close to Box Hill, Melbourne

Box Hill is located at Box Hill, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Box Hill Bus Station/Station St (Box Hill).

Train stations close to Box Hill:

  • Box Hill

Bus stations close to Box Hill:

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

Related Routes

From Mount Dandenong to Box Hill by bus

To get from Mount Dandenong to Box Hill in Melbourne, take the 688 bus from Ridge Rd/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Olinda) station to Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy (Upper Ferntree Gully) station. Next, take the 732 bus from Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy (Upper Ferntree Gully) station to Box Hill Bus Station/Station St (Box Hill) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 52 min. The ride fare is A$3.30.

112minA$3.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 688
688
Bus - 732
732
Walk to Box Hill
Leaves from Ridge Rd/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Olinda)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ridge Rd/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Olinda)
    ID 9802
    130 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 688688
    Wait for bus
    688
    Upper Ferntree Gully
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy (Upper Ferntree Gully)
    ID 18863
    24 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy (Upper Ferntree Gully)
    ID 18862
    20 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 732732
    Wait for bus
    732
    Box Hill
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Box Hill Bus Station/Station St (Box Hill)
    ID 19643
    45 min
  • 7
    Walk to Box Hill
    Walk to
    Box Hill
    170 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 88 minutes, using Bus line 688, Bus line LILYDALE, Bus line LILYDALE.

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

    The alternative route takes 112 minutes, using Bus line 688, Bus line 732.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 28 min.

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

    The 688 bus line goes from Croydon station near Mount Dandenong to Croydon Station/Railway Gr (Croydon) station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Croydon Station/Railway Gr (Croydon) station near Box Hill in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Mount Dandenong and Box Hill in Melbourne by bus and train is about 1 hr 28 min.

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

    Get on the 688 bus from the Croydon stop near Mount Dandenong in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the bus at the Croydon Station/Railway Gr (Croydon) station, which is closest to Box Hill in Melbourne.

  • How much is the bus fare from Mount Dandenong to Box Hill?

    The ride from Mount Dandenong to Box Hill costs A$3.30.

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