What is the cheapest way to get from Prahran to Box Hill?

The cheapest way to get from Prahran to Box Hill is to drive which costs $2 - $5 and takes 17 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Prahran to Box Hill?

The fastest way to get from Prahran to Box Hill is to taxi which takes 17 min and costs $30 - $40.

Is there a direct train between Prahran and Box Hill?

No, there is no direct train from Prahran station to Box Hill station. However, there are services departing from Hawksburn Station and arriving at Box Hill Station via Richmond Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33 min.

How far is it from Prahran to Box Hill?

The distance between Prahran and Box Hill is 16 km. The road distance is 14.8 km.

How do I travel from Prahran to Box Hill without a car?

The best way to get from Prahran to Box Hill without a car is to train which takes 33 min and costs $6.

How long does it take to get from Prahran to Box Hill?

It takes approximately 33 min to get from Prahran to Box Hill, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Prahran to Box Hill train from?

Prahran to Box Hill train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Richmond Station.

Where does the Prahran to Box Hill train arrive?

Prahran to Box Hill train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Box Hill Station.

Can I drive from Prahran to Box Hill?

Yes, the driving distance between Prahran to Box Hill is 15 km. It takes approximately 17 min to drive from Prahran to Box Hill.

Where can I stay near Box Hill?

There are 5022+ hotels available in Box Hill.

Prahran to Box Hill - 6 ways to travel via train, taxi, car, and line 72 tram

There are 6 ways to get from Prahran to Box Hill by train, taxi, car, tram, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Richmond Station to Box Hill StationBelgrave / ...
33 min
$6
Drive 14.8 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Prahran to Box Hill14.8 km
17 min
$3–5
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Prahran to Box Hill14.8 km
17 min
$30–40
Line 72 tram, train
1. Take the tram from Williams Rd/Malvern Rd #34 to Camberwell Station/Burke Rd #6472
2. Take the train from Camberwell Station to Box Hill StationBelgrave / ...
43 min
$12
Line 603 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Murray St/Williams Rd to Burnley Station/Burnley St603
2. Take the train from Burnley Station to Box Hill StationBelgrave / ...
44 min
Line 6 tram, train
1. Take the tram from Lewisham Rd/High St #34 to Federation Square/Swanston St #136
2. Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Box Hill StationBelgrave / ...
1h 3m
$12

Prahran to Box Hill by train

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33 minAverage Duration

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Distance: 15.6 km
Duration: 33 min

What companies run services between Prahran, VIC, Australia and Box Hill, VIC, Australia?

Metro Trains Melbourne operates a train from Richmond Station to Box Hill Station every 15 minutes, and the journey takes 23 min.

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