The average bus between Footscray and Northcote takes 1h and the fastest bus takes 44 min. The bus runs at least 2 times per hour from Footscray to Northcote. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 30 minutes between Footscray and Northcote. The earliest departure is at 5:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Footscray is at 9:59 PM which arrives into Northcote at 7:04 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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54 min • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Footscray to Northcote? 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.
No, there is no direct bus from Footscray to Northcote. However, there are services departing from Nicholson St/Droop St station and arriving at High St/Arthurton Rd station via Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rd station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h.
Footscray to Northcote bus services, operated by Public Transport Victoria, depart from Nicholson St/Droop St station.
Footscray to Northcote bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at High St/Arthurton Rd station.
The distance between Footscray and Northcote is 9.5 km. The road distance is 12 km.
You can take a bus from Nicholson St/Droop St to High St/Arthurton Rd via Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rd in around 56 min.