The average train between Fawkner and Footscray takes 37 min and the fastest train takes 33 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Fawkner 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 20 minutes between Fawkner and Footscray. The earliest departure is at 4:38 AM at night, and the last departure from Fawkner is at 11:09 PM which arrives into Footscray at 12:13 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 37 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

35 min • 1 change

35 min • 1 change

35 min • 1 change

35 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Fawkner to Footscray. However, there are services departing from Fawkner station and arriving at Footscray station via North Melbourne Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37 min.
Fawkner to Footscray train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Gowrie Station.
Fawkner to Footscray train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Footscray Station.
The distance between Fawkner and Footscray is 12.2 km. The road distance is 17 km.
You can take a train from Gowrie Station to Footscray Station via North Melbourne Station in around 33 min.