The average train between Footscray and Lalor takes 1h 1m and the fastest train takes 49 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Footscray to Lalor. 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 Lalor. The earliest departure is at 5:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Footscray is at 11:34 PM which arrives into Lalor at 12:44 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Footscray to Lalor. However, there are services departing from Footscray station and arriving at Lalor station via Lalor Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 1m.
Footscray to Lalor train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Southern Cross Station.
Footscray to Lalor train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Lalor Station.
The distance between Footscray and Lalor is 18 km. The road distance is 28 km.
Metro Trains Melbourne operates a train from Southern Cross Station to Lalor Station every 20 minutes, and the journey takes 42 min.