What is the cheapest way to get from Essendon Fields to Footscray?

The cheapest way to get from Essendon Fields to Footscray is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 12 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Essendon Fields to Footscray?

The fastest way to get from Essendon Fields to Footscray is to taxi which takes 12 min and costs $25 - $30.

Is there a direct bus between Essendon Fields and Footscray?

No, there is no direct bus from Essendon Fields to Footscray. However, there are services departing from Essendon Fields/English St and arriving at Nicholson St/Droop St via Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Essendon Fields and Footscray?

No, there is no direct train from Essendon Fields to Footscray. However, there are services departing from Earl St/Matthews Ave #56 and arriving at Nicholson St/Droop St #62 via Moonee Ponds Junction/Pascoe Vale Rd #32. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 55 min.

How far is it from Essendon Fields to Footscray?

The distance between Essendon Fields and Footscray is 15 km. The road distance is 11.6 km.

How do I travel from Essendon Fields to Footscray without a car?

The best way to get from Essendon Fields to Footscray without a car is to line 59 tram and line 82 tram which takes 55 min and costs $12.

How long does it take to get from Essendon Fields to Footscray?

It takes approximately 55 min to get from Essendon Fields to Footscray, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essendon Fields to Footscray bus from?

Essendon Fields to Footscray bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Essendon Fields/English St station.

Where do I catch the Essendon Fields to Footscray train from?

Essendon Fields to Footscray train services, operated by Yarra Trams, depart from Earl St/Matthews Ave #56 station.

Where does the Essendon Fields to Footscray bus arrive?

Essendon Fields to Footscray bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rd station.

Where does the Essendon Fields to Footscray train arrive?

Essendon Fields to Footscray train services, operated by Yarra Trams, arrive at Moonee Ponds Junction/Pascoe Vale Rd #32 station.

Can I drive from Essendon Fields to Footscray?

Yes, the driving distance between Essendon Fields to Footscray is 12 km. It takes approximately 12 min to drive from Essendon Fields to Footscray.

Where can I stay near Footscray?

There are 4938+ hotels available in Footscray.

Essendon Fields to Footscray - 6 ways to travel via line 59 tram

There are 6 ways to get from Essendon Fields to Footscray by tram, bus, taxi, car, or towncar

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

Line 59 tram, line 82 tram
best
1. Take the tram from Earl St/Matthews Ave #56 to Moonee Ponds Junction/Pascoe Vale Rd #3259
2. Take the tram from Moonee Ponds Junction/Pascoe Vale Rd #32 to Nicholson St/Droop St #6282
55 min
$12
Drive 11.6 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Essendon Fields to Footscray11.6 km
12 min
$3–4
Line 477 bus, line 472 bus
1. Take the bus from Essendon Fields/English St to Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rd477
2. Take the bus from Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rd to Nicholson St/Droop St472
1h 2m
$9
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Essendon Fields to Footscray11.6 km
12 min
$25–30
Towncar
1. Take a town car from Melbourne Essendon Apt Airport to Footscray9.4 km
10 min
Line 477 bus, line 82 tram
1. Take the bus from Essendon Fields/English St to Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rd477
2. Take the tram from Moonee Ponds Junction/Pascoe Vale Rd #32 to Nicholson St/Droop St #6282
1h 4m
$10

Essendon Fields to Footscray by tram

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Distance: 15.1 km
Duration: 55 min

What companies run services between Essendon Fields, VIC, Australia and Footscray, VIC, Australia?

You can take a vehicle from Earl St/Matthews Ave #56 to Nicholson St/Droop St #62 via Moonee Ponds Junction/Pascoe Vale Rd #32 in around 55 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Essendon Fields/English St to Nicholson St/Droop St via Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rd in around 1h 2m.

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