The average train between Footscray and Hawthorn takes 37 min and the fastest train takes 25 min. The train runs at least 4 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 15 minutes between Footscray and Hawthorn. The earliest departure is at 1:31 AM at night, and the last departure from Footscray is at 4:45 PM which arrives into Hawthorn at 5:22 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 37 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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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 Flinders Street Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37 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 18 km.
You can take a train from Footscray Station to Glenferrie Station via Flinders Street Station in around 38 min.