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Essendon to Footscray buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Essendon and Footscray takes 43 min and the fastest bus takes 32 min. The bus runs at least 2 times per hour from Essendon to Footscray. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

43 min
Duration
9 km
Distance
$12
Average price
Every 30 minutes
Frequency

Bus

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  1. Take the bus from Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd to Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rdbus bus 483 / ...
  2. Take the bus from Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rd to Nicholson St/Droop Stbus bus 472
40 min
$12

Essendon to Footscray bus times

Buses run every 30 minutes between Essendon and Footscray. The earliest departure is at 6:23 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essendon is at 10:18 PM which arrives into Footscray at 6:20 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 43 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

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    Public Transport VictoriaMetropolitan buses41 min • 1 change

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    Public Transport VictoriaMetropolitan buses38 min • 1 change

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    Public Transport VictoriaMetropolitan buses45 min • 1 change

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    Public Transport VictoriaMetropolitan buses35 min • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    Public Transport VictoriaMetropolitan buses41 min • 1 change

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    Public Transport VictoriaMetropolitan buses38 min • 1 change

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    Public Transport VictoriaMetropolitan buses45 min • 1 change

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    Metropolitan busesMetropolitan buses42 min • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    Public Transport VictoriaMetropolitan buses53 min • 1 change

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    Public Transport VictoriaMetropolitan buses52 min • 1 change

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    Metropolitan busesMetropolitan buses33 min • 1 change

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    Public Transport VictoriaPublic Transport Victoria46 min • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    Public Transport VictoriaPublic Transport Victoria55 min • 1 change

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    Public Transport VictoriaMetropolitan buses32 min • 1 change

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    Public Transport VictoriaPublic Transport Victoria42 min • 1 change

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    Public Transport VictoriaMetropolitan buses32 min • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    Public Transport VictoriaMetropolitan buses41 min • 1 change

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    Public Transport VictoriaMetropolitan buses38 min • 1 change

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    Metropolitan busesMetropolitan buses45 min • 1 change

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    Public Transport VictoriaMetropolitan buses35 min • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Public Transport VictoriaMetropolitan buses41 min • 1 change

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    Public Transport VictoriaMetropolitan buses38 min • 1 change

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    Metropolitan busesMetropolitan buses45 min • 1 change

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    Public Transport VictoriaMetropolitan buses35 min • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Public Transport VictoriaMetropolitan buses41 min • 1 change

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    Public Transport VictoriaMetropolitan buses38 min • 1 change

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    Metropolitan busesMetropolitan buses45 min • 1 change

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    Public Transport VictoriaMetropolitan buses35 min • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Essendon to Footscray? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Essendon to Footscray.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 8.7 km
  • Duration: 43 min

What companies run services between Essendon, VIC, Australia and Footscray, VIC, Australia?

You can take a bus from Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd to Nicholson St/Droop St via Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rd in around 40 min.

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