The average train between Elsternwick and Footscray takes 38 min and the fastest train takes 33 min. The train runs at least 4 times per hour from Elsternwick 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.
Trains run every 15 minutes between Elsternwick and Footscray. The earliest departure is at 8:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Elsternwick is at 6:50 PM which arrives into Footscray at 7:33 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 38 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

34 min • 1 change

36 min • 1 change

34 min • 1 change

35 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Elsternwick to Footscray. However, there are services departing from Elsternwick station and arriving at Footscray station via Flinders Street Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38 min.
Elsternwick to Footscray train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Elsternwick Station.
Elsternwick to Footscray train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Footscray Station.
The distance between Elsternwick and Footscray is 13.4 km. The road distance is 17 km.
You can take a train from Elsternwick Station to Footscray Station via Flinders Street Station in around 33 min.