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

The cheapest way to get from Footscray to Benalla is to train which costs $12 - $17 and takes 3h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Footscray to Benalla is to drive which takes 2h 17m and costs $35 - $55.

Is there a direct bus between Footscray and Benalla?

No, there is no direct bus from Footscray station to Benalla station. However, there are services departing from Footscray Station/Irving St and arriving at Benalla Station, Coach Stop via Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 54m.

Is there a direct train between Footscray and Benalla?

No, there is no direct train from Footscray station to Benalla station. However, there are services departing from Footscray Station and arriving at Benalla Station via North Melbourne Station and Broadmeadows Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 18m.

How far is it from Footscray to Benalla?

The distance between Footscray and Benalla is 198 km. The road distance is 198.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Footscray to Benalla without a car is to train via Broadmeadows Station which takes 3h 18m and costs $12 - $160.

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

It takes approximately 3h 18m to get from Footscray to Benalla, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Footscray to Benalla bus from?

Footscray to Benalla bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer St station.

Where do I catch the Footscray to Benalla train from?

Footscray to Benalla train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Broadmeadows Station.

Train or bus from Footscray to Benalla?

The best way to get from Footscray to Benalla is to train via Broadmeadows Station which takes 3h 18m and costs $12 - $160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $21 - $30 and takes 3h 54m.

Where does the Footscray to Benalla bus arrive?

Footscray to Benalla bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Benalla Station, Coach Stop.

Where does the Footscray to Benalla train arrive?

Footscray to Benalla train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Benalla Station.

Can I drive from Footscray to Benalla?

Yes, the driving distance between Footscray to Benalla is 198 km. It takes approximately 2h 17m to drive from Footscray to Benalla.

Where can I stay near Benalla?

There are 25+ hotels available in Benalla.

Footscray to Benalla - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Footscray to Benalla by train, bus, or car

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Train via Broadmeadows Station
best
1. Take the train from Broadmeadows Station to Benalla Station622 / ...
3h 18m
$12–156
Bus
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer St to Benalla Station, Coach Stop6208 / ...
3h 54m
$21–29
Drive 198.1 km
1. Drive from Footscray to Benalla198.1 km
2h 17m
$38–55
Train
1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Benalla StationSeymour
3h 24m
$12–16

Footscray to Benalla by train

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Distance: 197.8 km
Duration: 3h 18m

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

NSW TrainLink XPT operates a train from Broadmeadows Station to Benalla Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $19–150 and the journey takes 1h 38m. V/Line also services this route 3 times a day. Alternatively, NSW TrainLink operates a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer St to Benalla Station, Coach Stop 3 times a day. Tickets cost $17–25 and the journey takes 2h 30m.

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