Plan about 42 min for the trip from Box Hill to Melbourne Central, on line Lilydale, Frankston, Belgrave, with 1 transfer, and about 9 min of walking.
How to get there
Typical routes from the timetable — allow longer at rush hour
Journey facts
- Line Lilydale towards Flinders Street Station: board at Box Hill Station, alight at Richmond Station — 10 stops, 22 min ride.
- Line Frankston towards Flinders Street Station: board at Richmond Station, alight at Melbourne Central Station — 2 stops, 6 min ride.
- Line Belgrave towards Flinders Street Station: board at Box Hill Station, alight at Richmond Station — 10 stops, 23 min ride.
- Line 302 towards King St/Lonsdale St: board at Box Hill Bus Station/Station St, alight at Melbourne Central/Lonsdale St — 46 stops, 52 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 Central
The underground City Loop station beneath the Melbourne Central shopping centre.
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take from Box Hill to Melbourne Central?
A typical trip takes about 42 minutes, of which roughly 9 minutes is walking to and from the stops. Allow longer during morning and afternoon rush hour.
Which line runs from Box Hill to Melbourne Central?
There is a direct connection — line 302, no transfers.
