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

By train and tram

To get from Box Hill to Princes Hill in Melbourne, take the LILYDALE train from Box Hill station to Flinders Street station. Next, take the 1 tram from 13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City) station to 120-Brunswick Rd/Lygon St (Brunswick) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 58 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

58minA$5.30
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Tram - 1
1
Walk to Princes Hill
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 - 11
    Wait for tram
    1
    East Coburg
  • 6
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    120-Brunswick Rd/Lygon St (Brunswick)
    ID 18712
    20 min
  • 7
    Walk to Princes Hill
    Walk to
    Princes Hill
    100 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by train and tram via LILYDALE and 6

To get from Box Hill to Princes Hill in Melbourne, take the LILYDALE train from Box Hill station to Flinders Street station. Next, take the 6 tram from 13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City) station to 120-Brunswick Rd/Lygon St (Brunswick) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 4 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

64minA$5.30
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Tram - 6
6
Walk to Princes Hill
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 - 66
    Wait for tram
    6
    Moreland
  • 6
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    120-Brunswick Rd/Lygon St (Brunswick)
    ID 18712
    20 min
  • 7
    Walk to Princes Hill
    Walk to
    Princes Hill
    100 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Box Hill to Princes Hill

The distance between Box Hill, Melbourne and Princes Hill, Melbourne is approximately 19.65 km, which can typically be travelled in 58 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Box Hill to Princes Hill 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 Princes Hill, Melbourne

Princes Hill is located at Princes Hill, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Lygon St/Brunswick Rd (Brunswick East).

Bus stations close to Princes Hill:

  • Lygon St/Brunswick Rd (Brunswick East)
  • Park St/Rathdowne St (Carlton North)
  • Pigdon St/Rathdowne St (Carlton North)

Related Routes

Alternative route by train and tram via LILYDALE and 6

To get from Box Hill to Princes Hill in Melbourne, take the LILYDALE train from Box Hill station to Flinders Street station. Next, take the 6 tram from 13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City) station to 120-Brunswick Rd/Lygon St (Brunswick) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 4 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

64minA$5.30
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Tram - 6
6
Walk to Princes Hill
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 - 66
    Wait for tram
    6
    Moreland
  • 6
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    120-Brunswick Rd/Lygon St (Brunswick)
    ID 18712
    20 min
  • 7
    Walk to Princes Hill
    Walk to
    Princes Hill
    100 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 58 minutes, using Bus line LILYDALE, Bus line 1.

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

    The alternative route takes 64 minutes, using Bus line LILYDALE, Bus line 6.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one tram line in total. The total travelling time is 58 min.

  • Which train line goes from Box Hill to Princes Hill 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 Princes Hill in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Box Hill and Princes Hill in Melbourne by train and tram is about 58 min.

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

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

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

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

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