What is the cheapest way to get from Alphington to Footscray?

The cheapest way to get from Alphington to Footscray is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 14 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Alphington to Footscray?

The fastest way to get from Alphington to Footscray is to taxi which takes 14 min and costs $28 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Alphington and Footscray?

No, there is no direct bus from Alphington to Footscray station. However, there are services departing from Yarralea St/Heidelberg Rd and arriving at Footscray Station/Irving St via Melbourne University/Grattan St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 6m.

Is there a direct train between Alphington and Footscray?

No, there is no direct train from Alphington station to Footscray station. However, there are services departing from Alphington Station and arriving at Footscray Station via Flinders Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35 min.

How far is it from Alphington to Footscray?

The distance between Alphington and Footscray is 16 km. The road distance is 13.2 km.

How do I travel from Alphington to Footscray without a car?

The best way to get from Alphington to Footscray without a car is to train which takes 35 min and costs $6.

How long does it take to get from Alphington to Footscray?

It takes approximately 35 min to get from Alphington to Footscray, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Alphington to Footscray bus from?

Alphington to Footscray bus services, operated by Metropolitan Buses, depart from Yarralea St/Heidelberg Rd station.

Where do I catch the Alphington to Footscray train from?

Alphington to Footscray train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Alphington Station.

Train or bus from Alphington to Footscray?

The best way to get from Alphington to Footscray is to train which takes 35 min and costs $6. Alternatively, you can line 546 bus and line 402 bus, which costs and takes 1h 6m.

Where does the Alphington to Footscray bus arrive?

Alphington to Footscray bus services, operated by Metropolitan Buses, arrive at Melbourne University/Grattan St station.

Where does the Alphington to Footscray train arrive?

Alphington to Footscray train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Flinders Street Station.

Can I drive from Alphington to Footscray?

Yes, the driving distance between Alphington to Footscray is 13 km. It takes approximately 14 min to drive from Alphington to Footscray.

Where can I stay near Footscray?

There are 4984+ hotels available in Footscray.

Alphington to Footscray - 5 ways to travel via train, and line 546 bus

There are 5 ways to get from Alphington to Footscray by train, bus, taxi, car, or tram

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Alphington Station to Flinders Street StationHurstbridge
2. Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Footscray StationWilliamstown / ...
35 min
$6
Drive 13.2 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Alphington to Footscray13.2 km
14 min
$3–4
Line 546 bus, line 402 bus
1. Take the bus from Yarralea St/Heidelberg Rd to Melbourne University/Grattan St546
2. Take the bus from Melbourne University/Grattan St to Footscray Station/Irving St402 / ...
1h 6m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Alphington to Footscray13.2 km
14 min
$28–35
Line 508 bus, line 82 tram
1. Take the bus from Alphington Station/Wingrove St to Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rd508
2. Take the tram from Moonee Ponds Junction/Pascoe Vale Rd #32 to Nicholson St/Droop St #6282
1h 19m

Alphington to Footscray by train

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Distance: 16 km
Duration: 35 min

What companies run services between Alphington, VIC, Australia and Footscray, VIC, Australia?

You can take a train from Alphington Station to Footscray Station via Flinders Street Station in around 35 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Yarralea St/Heidelberg Rd to Footscray Station/Irving St via Melbourne University/Grattan St in around 1h 6m.

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