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How to get from Box Hill to Carlton by train and tram?

By train and tram

To get from Box Hill to Carlton in Melbourne, take the LILYDALE train from Box Hill station to Flinders Street station. Next, take the 5 tram from 13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City) station to 4-Queensberry St/Swanston St (Carlton) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 44 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

44minA$5.30
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Tram - 5
5
Leaves from Box Hill

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Box Hill
  • 2
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    27 min
  • 4
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City)
    ID 19685
    90 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Tram - 55
    Wait for tram
    5
    Melbourne University
  • 6
    Ride to tram station 4-Queensberry St/Swanston St (Carlton)
    Ride to tram station
    4-Queensberry St/Swanston St (Carlton)
    ID 19693
    9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by train and tram via LILYDALE and 72

To get from Box Hill to Carlton in Melbourne, take the LILYDALE train from Box Hill station to Flinders Street station. Next, take the 72 tram from 13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City) station to 4-Queensberry St/Swanston St (Carlton) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 45 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

45minA$5.30
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Tram - 72
72
Leaves from Box Hill

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Box Hill
  • 2
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    27 min
  • 4
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City)
    ID 19685
    90 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Tram - 7272
    Wait for tram
    72
    Melbourne University
  • 6
    Ride to tram station 4-Queensberry St/Swanston St (Carlton)
    Ride to tram station
    4-Queensberry St/Swanston St (Carlton)
    ID 19693
    9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Box Hill to Carlton

The distance between Box Hill, Melbourne and Carlton, Melbourne is approximately 16.26 km, which can typically be travelled in 44 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Box Hill to Carlton by train and tram, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Box Hill

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

Public transport stations close to Carlton, Melbourne

Carlton is located at Carlton, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Queensberry St/Lygon St (Carlton).

Bus stations close to Carlton:

  • Queensberry St/Lygon St (Carlton)
  • Trades Hall/Lygon St (Carlton)
  • Old Melbourne Gaol/Russell St (Melbourne City)

Alternative route by train and tram via LILYDALE and 72

To get from Box Hill to Carlton in Melbourne, take the LILYDALE train from Box Hill station to Flinders Street station. Next, take the 72 tram from 13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City) station to 4-Queensberry St/Swanston St (Carlton) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 45 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

45minA$5.30
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Tram - 72
72
Leaves from Box Hill

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Box Hill
  • 2
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    27 min
  • 4
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City)
    ID 19685
    90 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Tram - 7272
    Wait for tram
    72
    Melbourne University
  • 6
    Ride to tram station 4-Queensberry St/Swanston St (Carlton)
    Ride to tram station
    4-Queensberry St/Swanston St (Carlton)
    ID 19693
    9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 44 minutes, using Bus line LILYDALE, Bus line 5.

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

    The alternative route takes 45 minutes, using Bus line LILYDALE, Bus line 72.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one tram line in total. The total travelling time is 44 min.

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

    The LILYDALE train line goes from City (Flinders Street) station near Box Hill to Flinders Street station. From there you’ll have to take one tram line till Flinders Street station near Carlton in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Box Hill and Carlton in Melbourne by train and tram is about 44 min.

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

    Get on the LILYDALE train from the City (Flinders Street) station near Box Hill in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the train at the Flinders Street station, which is closest to Carlton in Melbourne.

  • When is the first bus from Box Hill to Carlton in Melbourne?

    The first bus from Box Hill to Carlton in Melbourne is Box Hill Station - City (Lonsdale St). It leaves the Box Hill Bus Station/Station St (Box Hill) stop at 00:16.

  • When is the last train from Box Hill to Carlton in Melbourne?

    The last train from Box Hill to Carlton in Melbourne is the Lilydale - City (Flinders Street) line. It leaves the Box Hill station at 19:24.

  • How much is the train fare from Box Hill to Carlton?

    The ride from Box Hill to Carlton costs A$5.30.

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