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

The cheapest way to get from Carlton to Footscray is to line 402 bus which costs $5 and takes 30 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Carlton to Footscray is to taxi which takes 8 min and costs $15 - $19.

Is there a direct bus between Carlton and Footscray?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lygon St/Grattan St and arriving at Footscray Station/Irving St station. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 30 min.

Is there a direct train between Carlton and Footscray?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Melbourne Central Station station and arriving at Footscray Station station. Services depart hourly, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 9 min.

How far is it from Carlton to Footscray?

The distance between Carlton and Footscray is 6 km.

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

The best way to get from Carlton to Footscray without a car is to train which takes 9 min and costs $6.

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

The train from Melbourne Central Station to Footscray Station takes 9 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Carlton to Footscray bus from?

Carlton to Footscray bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Lygon St/Grattan St station.

Where do I catch the Carlton to Footscray train from?

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

Train or bus from Carlton to Footscray?

The best way to get from Carlton to Footscray is to train which takes 9 min and costs $6. Alternatively, you can line 402 bus, which costs $5 and takes 30 min.

Where does the Carlton to Footscray bus arrive?

Carlton to Footscray bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Footscray Station/Irving St.

Where does the Carlton to Footscray train arrive?

Carlton to Footscray train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Footscray Station.

Where can I stay near Footscray?

There are 5195+ hotels available in Footscray.

Carlton to Footscray - 4 ways to travel via train, line 402 bus, taxi, and foot

There are 4 ways to get from Carlton to Footscray by train, bus, taxi, or foot

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Melbourne Central Station to Footscray StationSunbury
9 min
$6
Line 402 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lygon St/Grattan St to Footscray Station/Irving St402
30 min
$5
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Carlton to Footscray6.3 km
8 min
$15–19
Walk
1. Take the foot from Carlton to Footscray6.3 km
1h 15m

Carlton to Footscray by train

236Weekly Trains

9 minAverage Duration

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Distance: 5.9 km
Duration: 9 min

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

Metro Trains Melbourne operates a train from Melbourne Central Station to Footscray Station hourly. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 9 min. Alternatively, Metropolitan buses operates a bus from Lygon St/Grattan St to Footscray Station/Irving St every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $5 and the journey takes 30 min.

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