How to get from Box Hill to Essendon by train?

By train

To get from Box Hill to Essendon in Melbourne, take the BELGRAVE train from Box Hill station to Flinders Street station. Next, take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Flinders Street station to Essendon station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 57 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

57minA$5.30
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Leaves from Box Hill

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Box Hill
  • 2
    Train - BELGRAVEBELGRAVE
    Wait for train
    BELGRAVE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    27 min
  • 4
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    Craigieburn
  • 5
    Ride to train station Essendon
    Ride to train station
    Essendon
    17 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by train via LILYDALE and CRAIGIEBURN

To get from Box Hill to Essendon in Melbourne, take the LILYDALE train from Box Hill station to Flinders Street station. Next, take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Flinders Street station to Essendon station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 7 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

67minA$5.30
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
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
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    Craigieburn
  • 5
    Ride to train station Essendon
    Ride to train station
    Essendon
    17 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Box Hill to Essendon

The distance between Box Hill, Melbourne and Essendon, Melbourne is approximately 24.1 km, which can typically be travelled in 57 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Box Hill to Essendon by train, 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 Essendon, Melbourne

Essendon is located at Essendon, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Essendon Station/Russell St (Essendon).

Train stations close to Essendon:

  • Essendon

Bus stations close to Essendon:

  • Essendon Station/Russell St (Essendon)
  • Essendon Station/Rose St (Essendon)
  • Essendon Station/Mt Alexander Rd (Essendon)

Related Routes

Alternative route by train via LILYDALE and CRAIGIEBURN

To get from Box Hill to Essendon in Melbourne, take the LILYDALE train from Box Hill station to Flinders Street station. Next, take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Flinders Street station to Essendon station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 7 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

67minA$5.30
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
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
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    Craigieburn
  • 5
    Ride to train station Essendon
    Ride to train station
    Essendon
    17 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 57 minutes, using Bus line BELGRAVE, Bus line CRAIGIEBURN.

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

    The alternative route takes 67 minutes, using Bus line LILYDALE, Bus line CRAIGIEBURN.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 57 min.

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

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

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

    The total travel time between Box Hill and Essendon in Melbourne by train is about 57 min.

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

    Get on the BELGRAVE 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 Essendon in Melbourne?

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

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

    The first bus from Box Hill to Essendon in Melbourne is Mordialloc - Altona. It leaves the Box Hill Bus Station/Station St (Box Hill) stop at 00:11.

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

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

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