How to get from Box Hill to Preston by bus?

By bus

Take one direct bus from Box Hill to Preston in Melbourne: take the 903 bus from Box Hill Bus Station/Station St (Box Hill) station to Gilbert Rd/Bell St (Preston) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 13 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

73minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 903
903
Walk to Preston
Leaves from Box Hill Bus Station/Station St (Box Hill)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Box Hill Bus Station/Station St (Box Hill)
    ID 19649
    130 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 903903
    Wait for bus
    903
    Altona
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gilbert Rd/Bell St (Preston)
    ID 10040
    63 min
  • 4
    Walk to Preston
    Walk to
    Preston
    580 m • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and tram

To get from Box Hill to Preston in Melbourne, take the 302 bus from Box Hill Bus Station/Station St (Box Hill) station to Eye & Ear Hospital/Victoria Pde (East Melbourne) station. Next, take the 11 tram from 12-St Vincents Plaza/Victoria Pde (Fitzroy) station to 42-Cramer St/Gilbert Rd (Preston) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 12 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

72minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 302
302
Tram - 11
11
Walk to Preston
Leaves from Box Hill Bus Station/Station St (Box Hill)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Box Hill Bus Station/Station St (Box Hill)
    ID 19648
    150 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 302302
    Wait for bus
    302
    City (Lonsdale St)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Eye & Ear Hospital/Victoria Pde (East Melbourne)
    ID 47723
    36 min
  • 4
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    12-St Vincents Plaza/Victoria Pde (Fitzroy)
    ID 18051
    110 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Tram - 1111
    Wait for tram
    11
    West Preston
  • 6
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    42-Cramer St/Gilbert Rd (Preston)
    ID 4169
    27 min
  • 7
    Walk to Preston
    Walk to
    Preston
    20 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Box Hill to Preston

The distance between Box Hill, Melbourne and Preston, Melbourne is approximately 21.14 km, which can typically be travelled in 73 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Box Hill to Preston by bus, 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 Station St/Rutland Rd (Box Hill).

Bus stations close to Box Hill:

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

Public transport stations close to Preston, Melbourne

Preston is located at Preston, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Gilbert Rd/Murray Rd (Preston).

Bus stations close to Preston:

  • Gilbert Rd/Murray Rd (Preston)
  • Mcdonald St/Murray Rd (Preston)
  • Fitzroy St/Murray Rd (Preston)

Related Routes

By bus and tram

To get from Box Hill to Preston in Melbourne, take the 302 bus from Box Hill Bus Station/Station St (Box Hill) station to Eye & Ear Hospital/Victoria Pde (East Melbourne) station. Next, take the 11 tram from 12-St Vincents Plaza/Victoria Pde (Fitzroy) station to 42-Cramer St/Gilbert Rd (Preston) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 12 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

72minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 302
302
Tram - 11
11
Walk to Preston
Leaves from Box Hill Bus Station/Station St (Box Hill)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Box Hill Bus Station/Station St (Box Hill)
    ID 19648
    150 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 302302
    Wait for bus
    302
    City (Lonsdale St)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Eye & Ear Hospital/Victoria Pde (East Melbourne)
    ID 47723
    36 min
  • 4
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    12-St Vincents Plaza/Victoria Pde (Fitzroy)
    ID 18051
    110 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Tram - 1111
    Wait for tram
    11
    West Preston
  • 6
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    42-Cramer St/Gilbert Rd (Preston)
    ID 4169
    27 min
  • 7
    Walk to Preston
    Walk to
    Preston
    20 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 73 minutes, using Bus line 903.

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

    The alternative route takes 72 minutes, using Bus line 302, Bus line 11.

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

    Yes, there is a direct bus going from Box Hill to Preston in Melbourne in 1 hr 13 min.

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

    The 903 bus line goes from Box Hill Bus Station/Station St (Box Hill) station near Box Hill to Altona station near Preston in Melbourne.

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

    The total travel time between Box Hill and Preston in Melbourne by bus is about 1 hr 13 min.

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

    Get on the 903 bus from the Box Hill Bus Station/Station St (Box Hill) stop near Box Hill in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the bus at the Altona stop, which is closest to Preston in Melbourne.

  • When is the last bus from Box Hill to Preston in Melbourne?

    The last bus from Box Hill to Preston in Melbourne is the Mordialloc - Altona line. It leaves the Box Hill Bus Station/Station St (Box Hill) stop at 18:32.

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

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

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