The average train between Sydney and Footscray takes 11h 4m and the fastest train takes 11h 1m. The train service runs several times per day from Sydney 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 twice daily between Sydney and Footscray. The earliest departure is at 7:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sydney is at 8:42 PM which arrives into Footscray at 7:53 AM. All services require a transfer at Southern Cross and take an average of 11h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Sydney to Footscray. However, there are services departing from Sydney station and arriving at Footscray station via Southern Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 4m.
Sydney to Footscray train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Central Station.
Sydney to Footscray train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Southern Cross station.
The distance between Sydney and Footscray is 717.1 km. The road distance is 943 km.
NSW TrainLink XPT operates a train from Central Station to Southern Cross 4 times a day. Tickets cost $80–240 and the journey takes 10h 50m.
