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

The cheapest way to get from Balwyn to Footscray is to drive which costs $3 - $5 and takes 20 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Balwyn to Footscray is to taxi which takes 20 min and costs $35 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Balwyn and Footscray?

No, there is no direct bus from Balwyn to Footscray. However, there are services departing from Balwyn Rd/Belmore Rd and arriving at Leeds St/Hopkins St via Lonsdale St/Spencer St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Balwyn and Footscray?

No, there is no direct train from Balwyn to Footscray station. However, there are services departing from Balwyn Shopping Centre/Whitehorse Rd #48 and arriving at Footscray Station via Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 1m.

How far is it from Balwyn to Footscray?

The distance between Balwyn and Footscray is 18 km. The road distance is 17.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Balwyn to Footscray without a car is to line 109 tram which takes 1h 1m and costs $12.

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

It takes approximately 1h 1m to get from Balwyn to Footscray, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Balwyn to Footscray bus from?

Balwyn to Footscray bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Balwyn Rd/Belmore Rd station.

Where do I catch the Balwyn to Footscray train from?

Balwyn to Footscray train services, operated by Yarra Trams, depart from Balwyn Shopping Centre/Whitehorse Rd #48 station.

Where does the Balwyn to Footscray bus arrive?

Balwyn to Footscray bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at King St/Lonsdale St station.

Where does the Balwyn to Footscray train arrive?

Balwyn to Footscray train services, operated by Yarra Trams, arrive at Spencer St/Collins St #1 station.

Can I drive from Balwyn to Footscray?

Yes, the driving distance between Balwyn to Footscray is 17 km. It takes approximately 20 min to drive from Balwyn to Footscray.

Where can I stay near Footscray?

There are 5243+ hotels available in Footscray.

Balwyn to Footscray - 5 ways to travel via train, and line 109 tram

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Line 109 tram
best
1. Take the tram from Balwyn Shopping Centre/Whitehorse Rd #48 to Spencer St/Collins St #1109
1h 1m
$12
Drive 17.2 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Balwyn to Footscray17.2 km
20 min
$4–5
Line 302 bus, line 216 bus
1. Take the bus from Balwyn Rd/Belmore Rd to King St/Lonsdale St302 / ...
2. Take the bus from Lonsdale St/Spencer St to Leeds St/Hopkins St216
1h 10m
$9
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Balwyn to Footscray17.2 km
20 min
$35–45
Line 109 tram, train
1. Take the tram from Balwyn Rd/Whitehorse Rd #47 to Parliament109
2. Take the train from Parliament Station to Footscray StationSunbury
1h 9m
$12

Balwyn to Footscray by tram and train

694Weekly Services

1h 1mAverage Duration

$12Cheapest Price

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Distance: 18 km
Duration: 1h 1m

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

Yarra Trams operates a vehicle from Balwyn Shopping Centre/Whitehorse Rd #48 to Spencer St/Collins St #1 every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 49 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Balwyn Rd/Belmore Rd to Leeds St/Hopkins St via King St/Lonsdale St and Lonsdale St/Spencer St in around 1h 10m.

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