The average train between Hawthorn and Footscray takes 35 min and the fastest train takes 27 min. The train runs at least 5 times per hour from Hawthorn 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 Hawthorn and Footscray. The earliest departure is at 12:04 AM at night, and the last departure from Hawthorn is at 11:34 PM which arrives into Footscray at 12:13 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 35 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

30 min • 1 change

28 min • 1 change

30 min • 1 change

31 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Hawthorn to Footscray. However, there are services departing from Hawthorn station and arriving at Footscray station via Flinders Street Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35 min.
Hawthorn to Footscray train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Glenferrie Station.
Hawthorn to Footscray train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Footscray Station.
The distance between Hawthorn and Footscray is 12.1 km. The road distance is 14 km.
You can take a train from Glenferrie Station to Footscray Station via Flinders Street Station in around 28 min.