Plan about 44 min for the trip from Box Hill to Melbourne Cricket Ground, on line Belgrave, 75, Lilydale, with 1 transfer, and about 11 min of walking.
How to get there
Typical routes from the timetable — allow longer at rush hour
Journey facts
- Line Belgrave towards Flinders Street Station: board at Box Hill Station, alight at Hawthorn Station — 8 stops, 17 min ride.
- Line 75 towards Central Pier/Harbour Esp #D2: board at Hawthorn Railway Station/Burwood Rd #26, alight at Jolimont Station-MCG/Wellington Pde #11 — 12 stops, 14 min ride.
- Line Lilydale towards Flinders Street Station: board at Box Hill Station, alight at Hawthorn Station — 8 stops, 17 min ride.
- Line 70 towards Waterfront City/Docklands Dr #D11: board at Richmond Station/Swan St #8, alight at MCG Gates 4-7/John Cain Arena #7C — 2 stops, 3 min ride.
About the origin and destination
Box Hill
An eastern centre with a large rail, tram and bus interchange and a vibrant Asian food scene.
Melbourne Cricket Ground
The 100,000-seat MCG in Yarra Park, served by Jolimont and Richmond stations.
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take from Box Hill to Melbourne Cricket Ground?
A typical trip takes about 44 minutes, of which roughly 11 minutes is walking to and from the stops. Allow longer during morning and afternoon rush hour.
Which line runs from Box Hill to Melbourne Cricket Ground?
There is no direct line. The fastest combination is Belgrave + 75, with 1 transfers.
