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

From Box Hill to Preston by train and tram

To get from Box Hill to Preston in Melbourne, take the LILYDALE train from Box Hill Railway Station station to Flinders Street Railway Station station. Next, take the 11 tram from Melbourne Town Hall/Collins St #6 station to Cramer St/Gilbert Rd #42 station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 7 min. The train and tram schedule from Box Hill may change. We recommend you check the updated train and tram schedule to Preston on the Moovit app.

67min
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Tram - 11
11
Walk to Preston
Leaves from Box Hill Railway Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Box Hill
  • 2
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    Flinders Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:FSS
    27 min
  • 4
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    Melbourne Town Hall/Collins St #6
    ID 17911
    390 m • 6 min
  • 5
    Tram - 1111
    Wait for tram
    11
    West Preston
  • 6
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    Cramer St/Gilbert Rd #42
    ID 4169
    32 min
  • 7
    Walk to Preston
    Walk to
    Preston
    20 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Box Hill to Preston by bus

Take one direct bus from Box Hill to Preston in Melbourne: take the 903 bus from Box Hill Bus Station/Station St station to Gilbert Rd/Bell St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 3 min. The ride fare is A$5.30. The train and tram schedule from Box Hill may change. We recommend you check the updated train and tram schedule to Preston on the Moovit app.

63minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 903
903
Walk to Preston
Leaves from Box Hill Bus Station/Station St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Box Hill Bus Station/Station St
    ID 19649
    110 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 903903
    Wait for bus
    903
    Altona Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gilbert Rd/Bell St
    ID 10040
    54 min
  • 4
    Walk to Preston
    Walk to
    Preston
    580 m • 8 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 25.06 km, which can typically be travelled in 67 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Box Hill to Preston by train and tram, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Train And Tram schedule from Box Hill to Preston

To check the train and tram schedule from Box Hill to Preston using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Box Hill) and destination (Preston), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available train and tram routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each train and tram, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest train and tram schedules.

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From Box Hill to Preston by bus

Take one direct bus from Box Hill to Preston in Melbourne: take the 903 bus from Box Hill Bus Station/Station St station to Gilbert Rd/Bell St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 3 min. The ride fare is A$5.30. The train and tram schedule from Box Hill may change. We recommend you check the updated train and tram schedule to Preston on the Moovit app.

63minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 903
903
Walk to Preston
Leaves from Box Hill Bus Station/Station St

Step by Step

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

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 67 minutes, using Train line LILYDALE, Tram line 11.

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

    The alternative route takes 63 minutes, using Bus line 903.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one tram line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 7 min.

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

    The LILYDALE train line goes from Flinders Street station near Box Hill to Flinders Street Railway Station station. From there you’ll have to take one tram line till Flinders Street Railway Station station near Preston in Melbourne.

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

    The total travel time between Box Hill and Preston in Melbourne by train and tram is about 1 hr 7 min.

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

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

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

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

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

    The first bus from Box Hill to Preston in Melbourne is Mordialloc - Altona. It leaves the Box Hill Bus Station/Station St stop at 19:25.

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