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

The cheapest way to get from Essendon Station to Footscray is to line 477 bus and line 472 bus which costs $5 and takes 47 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Essendon Station to Footscray is to taxi which takes 8 min and costs $16 - $20.

Is there a direct bus between Essendon Station and Footscray?

No, there is no direct bus from Essendon Station station to Footscray. However, there are services departing from Essendon Station/Russell St and arriving at Nicholson St/Droop St via Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 47 min.

Is there a direct train between Essendon Station and Footscray?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Moonee Ponds Junction/Pascoe Vale Rd #32 and arriving at Nicholson St/Droop St #62. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 29 min.

How far is it from Essendon Station to Footscray?

The distance between Essendon Station and Footscray is 10 km.

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

The best way to get from Essendon Station to Footscray without a car is to train which takes 21 min and costs $6.

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

It takes approximately 21 min to get from Essendon Station to Footscray, including transfers.

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

Essendon Station to Footscray bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Essendon Station/Russell St.

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

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

Train or bus from Essendon Station to Footscray?

The best way to get from Essendon Station to Footscray is to train which takes 21 min and costs $6. Alternatively, you can line 477 bus and line 472 bus, which costs $5 and takes 47 min.

Where does the Essendon Station to Footscray bus arrive?

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

Where does the Essendon Station to Footscray train arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Footscray?

There are 5286+ hotels available in Footscray.

Essendon Station to Footscray - 6 ways to travel via train, and line 477 bus

There are 6 ways to get from Essendon Station to Footscray by train, bus, taxi, foot, or tram

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Essendon Station to North Melbourne Stationtrain Craigieburn
2. Take the train from North Melbourne Station to Footscray Stationtrain Williamstown / ...
21 min
$5
Line 477 bus, line 472 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essendon Station/Russell St to Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rdbus 477 / ...
2. Take the bus from Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rd to Nicholson St/Droop Stbus 472
47 min
$4
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Essendon Station to Footscraytaxi 6.5 km
8 min
$16–20
Walk
1. Take the foot from Essendon Station to Footscraywalk 6 km
1h 11m
Line 82 tram
1. Take the tram from Moonee Ponds Junction/Pascoe Vale Rd #32 to Nicholson St/Droop St #62tram 82
44 min
$5
Line 82 tram via Essendon Station
1. Take the tram from Moonee Ponds Junction/Pascoe Vale Rd #32 to Nicholson St/Droop St #62tram 82
48 min
$6

Essendon Station to Footscray by train

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Distance: 10.3 km
Duration: 21 min

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

You can take a train from Essendon Station to Footscray Station via North Melbourne Station in around 21 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Essendon Station/Russell St to Nicholson St/Droop St via Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rd in around 47 min.

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