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

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

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

The fastest way to get from Footscray to Cairnlea is to taxi which takes 12 min and costs $25 - $31.

Is there a direct bus between Footscray and Cairnlea?

No, there is no direct bus from Footscray to Cairnlea. However, there are services departing from Leeds St/Hopkins St and arriving at Cairnlea Dr/Ballarat Rd via Sunshine Station/Dickson St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 49 min.

Is there a direct train between Footscray and Cairnlea?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Footscray Station station and arriving at St Albans Station station. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 18 min.

How far is it from Footscray to Cairnlea?

The distance between Footscray and Cairnlea is 12 km. The road distance is 11.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Footscray to Cairnlea without a car is to train which takes 18 min and costs $6.

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

The train from Footscray Station to St Albans Station takes 18 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.

Where do I catch the Footscray to Cairnlea bus from?

Footscray to Cairnlea bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Leeds St/Hopkins St station.

Where do I catch the Footscray to Cairnlea train from?

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

Train or bus from Footscray to Cairnlea?

The best way to get from Footscray to Cairnlea is to train which takes 18 min and costs $6. Alternatively, you can line 216 bus and line 426 bus, which costs $5 and takes 49 min.

Where does the Footscray to Cairnlea bus arrive?

Footscray to Cairnlea bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Sunshine Station/Dickson St.

Where does the Footscray to Cairnlea train arrive?

Footscray to Cairnlea train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at St Albans Station.

Can I drive from Footscray to Cairnlea?

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

Where can I stay near Cairnlea?

There are 4551+ hotels available in Cairnlea.

Footscray to Cairnlea - 5 ways to travel via train, and line 216 bus

There are 5 ways to get from Footscray to Cairnlea by train, bus, taxi, or car

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Footscray Station to St Albans StationSunbury
18 min
$6
Drive 11.9 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Footscray to Cairnlea11.9 km
12 min
$3–4
Line 216 bus, line 426 bus
1. Take the bus from Leeds St/Hopkins St to Sunshine Station/Dickson St216
2. Take the bus from Sunshine Station/Dickson St to Cairnlea Dr/Ballarat Rd426 / ...
49 min
$4
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Footscray to Cairnlea11.9 km
12 min
$25–31
Train, line 423 bus
1. Take the train from Footscray Station to St Albans StationSunbury
2. Take the bus from St Albans Station/McKechnie St to Cairnlea Park PS/Furlong Rd423
58 min
$10

Footscray to Cairnlea by train

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Distance: 12.2 km
Duration: 18 min

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

Metro Trains Melbourne operates a train from Footscray Station to St Albans Station every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 18 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leeds St/Hopkins St to Cairnlea Dr/Ballarat Rd via Sunshine Station/Dickson St in around 49 min.

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