The average bus between Northcote and Footscray takes 1h 7m and the fastest bus takes 49 min. The bus runs at least 2 times per hour from Northcote 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.
Buses run every 30 minutes between Northcote and Footscray. The earliest departure is at 5:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Northcote is at 9:47 PM which arrives into Footscray at 6:22 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

55 min • 1 change

1h • 1 change

1h 5m • 1 change

1h 8m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct bus from Northcote to Footscray. However, there are services departing from Northcote station and arriving at Footscray station via Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 7m.
Northcote to Footscray bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from High St/Separation St station.
Northcote to Footscray bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Nicholson St/Droop St station.
The distance between Northcote and Footscray is 9.5 km. The road distance is 14 km.
You can take a bus from High St/Separation St to Nicholson St/Droop St via Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rd in around 1h 3m.