The average train between Footscray and Hawthorn takes 32 min and the fastest train takes 25 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Footscray to Hawthorn. 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 Footscray and Hawthorn. The earliest departure is at 12:45 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Footscray is at 10:14 PM which arrives into Hawthorn at 10:53 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 32 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

30 min • 1 change

32 min • 1 change

27 min • 1 change

35 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Footscray to Hawthorn. However, there are services departing from Footscray station and arriving at Hawthorn station via Southern Cross Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32 min.
Footscray to Hawthorn train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Footscray Station.
Footscray to Hawthorn train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Glenferrie Station.
The distance between Footscray and Hawthorn is 12.1 km. The road distance is 15 km.
You can take a train from Footscray Station to Glenferrie Station via Southern Cross Station in around 36 min.