There are 4 ways to get from Footscray to Benalla by train, bus, or car
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Train via Southern Cross Station
best- Take the train from Southern Cross to Benalla Station622 / ...
3h 15m$26–156Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from North Melbourne Station/Railway Pl to Seymour Station/Railway PlSeymour
- Take the bus from Seymour Station/Railway Pl to Benalla Station/Mackellar StSeymour
5h 49m$6–36Drive 198.1 km
- Drive from Footscray to Benalla198.1 km
2h 17m$38–55Train
- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Benalla StationSeymour
3h 24m$12–16
Footscray to Benalla by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Footscray to Benalla is to train which costs $12 - $17 and takes 3h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Footscray to Benalla is to drive which takes 2h 17m and costs $35 - $55.
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/Mackellar St via North Melbourne Station/Railway Pl and Seymour Station/Railway Pl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 49m.
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 Southern Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 15m.
The distance between Footscray and Benalla is 201 km. The road distance is 198.1 km.
The best way to get from Footscray to Benalla without a car is to train via Southern Cross Station which takes 3h 15m and costs $25 - $160.
It takes approximately 3h 15m to get from Footscray to Benalla, including transfers.
Footscray to Benalla bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from North Melbourne Station/Railway Pl.
Footscray to Benalla train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Southern Cross station.
The best way to get from Footscray to Benalla is to train via Southern Cross Station which takes 3h 15m and costs $25 - $160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $6 - $40 and takes 5h 49m.
What companies run services between Footscray, VIC, Australia and Benalla, VIC, Australia?
NSW TrainLink XPT operates a train from Southern Cross to Benalla Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $20–150 and the journey takes 2h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Footscray Station/Irving St to Benalla Station/Mackellar St via Stawell St/Dynon Rd, North Melbourne Station/Railway Pl, and Seymour Station/Railway Pl in around 5h 49m.
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Southern Cross to Benalla Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–150
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $27–40
- First
- $35–50
- Sleeper
- $130–150
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- vline.com.au
Train from Southern Cross Station to Benalla Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $7–11
- Phone
- +61 3 9662 2505
- Website
- vline.com.au
Bus from North Melbourne Station/Railway Pl to Seymour Station/Railway Pl
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–17
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
Bus from Seymour Station/Railway Pl to Benalla Station/Mackellar St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $1–15
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
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More Questions & Answers
Footscray to Benalla bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Seymour Station/Railway Pl.
Footscray to Benalla train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Benalla Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Footscray to Benalla is 198 km. It takes approximately 2h 17m to drive from Footscray to Benalla.
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