How to get from Ferny Creek to Box Hill North by bus and train?

From Ferny Creek to Box Hill North by bus and train

To get from Ferny Creek to Box Hill North in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 688 bus from Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd/Old Main Rd (Ferny Creek) station to Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy (Upper Ferntree Gully) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BELGRAVE 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 32 min. The ride fare is A$3.30.

92minA$3.30
Bus - 688
688
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Walk to Box Hill North
Leaves from Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd/Old Main Rd (Ferny Creek)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Ferny Creek
  • 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
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Upper Ferntree Gully
    120 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - BELGRAVEBELGRAVE
    Wait for train
    BELGRAVE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ringwood
    15 min
  • 7
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Box Hill
    14 min
  • 9
    Walk to Box Hill North
    Walk to
    Box Hill North
    2.01 km • 26 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Ferny Creek to Box Hill North by bus and train via 688 and BELGRAVE

To get from Ferny Creek to Box Hill North in Melbourne, take the 688 bus from Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd/Old Main Rd (Ferny Creek) station to Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy (Upper Ferntree Gully) station. Next, take the BELGRAVE train from Upper Ferntree Gully station to Box Hill station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 53 min. The ride fare is A$3.30.

113minA$3.30
Bus - 688
688
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Walk to Box Hill North
Leaves from Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd/Old Main Rd (Ferny Creek)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Ferny Creek
  • 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
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Upper Ferntree Gully
    120 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - BELGRAVEBELGRAVE
    Wait for train
    BELGRAVE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Box Hill
    29 min
  • 7
    Walk to Box Hill North
    Walk to
    Box Hill North
    2.01 km • 26 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Ferny Creek to Box Hill North

The distance between Ferny Creek, Melbourne and Box Hill North, Melbourne is approximately 28.77 km, which can typically be travelled in 92 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Ferny Creek to Box Hill North 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 Ferny Creek

Ferny Creek is located at Ferny Creek, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd/Old Main Rd (Ferny Creek).

Train stations close to Ferny Creek:

  • Tecoma
  • Upwey
  • Belgrave

Bus stations close to Ferny Creek:

  • Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd/Old Main Rd (Ferny Creek)
  • Mast Gully Rd/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Ferny Creek)
  • Fernbrook Rd/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Ferny Creek)

Public transport stations close to Box Hill North, Melbourne

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

Train stations close to Box Hill North:

  • Box Hill

Bus stations close to Box Hill North:

  • Woodhouse Gr/Station St (Box Hill North)
  • St Philips Pl/Station St (Box Hill North)
  • Inglis St/Station St (Box Hill North)

Related Routes

Alternative route from Ferny Creek to Box Hill North by bus and train via 688 and BELGRAVE

To get from Ferny Creek to Box Hill North in Melbourne, take the 688 bus from Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd/Old Main Rd (Ferny Creek) station to Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy (Upper Ferntree Gully) station. Next, take the BELGRAVE train from Upper Ferntree Gully station to Box Hill station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 53 min. The ride fare is A$3.30.

113minA$3.30
Bus - 688
688
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Walk to Box Hill North
Leaves from Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd/Old Main Rd (Ferny Creek)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Ferny Creek
  • 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
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Upper Ferntree Gully
    120 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - BELGRAVEBELGRAVE
    Wait for train
    BELGRAVE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Box Hill
    29 min
  • 7
    Walk to Box Hill North
    Walk to
    Box Hill North
    2.01 km • 26 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Ferny Creek to Box Hill North?

    The fastest way takes 92 minutes, using Bus line 688, Bus line BELGRAVE, Bus line LILYDALE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Ferny Creek to Box Hill North?

    The alternative route takes 113 minutes, using Bus line 688, Bus line BELGRAVE.

  • Is there a direct bus between Ferny Creek and Box Hill North in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 32 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Ferny Creek to Box Hill North in Melbourne?

    The 688 bus line goes from Upper Ferntree Gully station near Ferny Creek to Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy (Upper Ferntree Gully) station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy (Upper Ferntree Gully) station near Box Hill North in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Ferny Creek and Box Hill North in Melbourne by bus and train is about 1 hr 32 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Ferny Creek to get to Box Hill North in Melbourne?

    Get on the 688 bus from the Upper Ferntree Gully stop near Ferny Creek in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the bus at the Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy (Upper Ferntree Gully) station, which is closest to Box Hill North in Melbourne.

  • How much is the bus fare from Ferny Creek to Box Hill North?

    The ride from Ferny Creek to Box Hill North costs A$3.30.

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