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

The cheapest way to get from Footscray to Chiltern is to train which costs $13 - $17 and takes 4h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Footscray to Chiltern is to drive which takes 3h 2m and costs $50 - $80.

Is there a direct train between Footscray and Chiltern?

No, there is no direct train from Footscray station to Chiltern station. However, there are services departing from Footscray Station and arriving at Chiltern Station via Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 12m.

How far is it from Footscray to Chiltern?

The distance between Footscray and Chiltern is 277 km. The road distance is 277.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Footscray to Chiltern without a car is to train which takes 4h 12m and costs $13 - $17.

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

It takes approximately 4h 12m to get from Footscray to Chiltern, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Footscray to Chiltern train from?

Footscray to Chiltern train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Southern Cross Station.

Train or bus from Footscray to Chiltern?

The best way to get from Footscray to Chiltern is to train which takes 4h 12m and costs $13 - $17. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $26 - $40 and takes 5h 53m.

Where does the Footscray to Chiltern train arrive?

Footscray to Chiltern train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Chiltern Station.

Can I drive from Footscray to Chiltern?

Yes, the driving distance between Footscray to Chiltern is 278 km. It takes approximately 3h 2m to drive from Footscray to Chiltern.

Where can I stay near Chiltern?

There are 103+ hotels available in Chiltern.

Footscray to Chiltern - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Footscray to Chiltern by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Chiltern StationSeymour
4h 12m
$14–16
Bus
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer St to Wangaratta Station, Norton St6208 / ...
5h 53m
$26–38
Drive 277.6 km
1. Drive from Footscray to Chiltern277.6 km
3h 2m
$54–78

Footscray to Chiltern by train

22Weekly Trains

4h 12mAverage Duration

$14Cheapest Price

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Distance: 276.9 km
Duration: 4h 12m

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

V/Line operates a train from Southern Cross Station to Chiltern Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $8–11 and the journey takes 3h 3m. Alternatively, NSW TrainLink operates a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer St to Wangaratta Station, Norton St 4 times a day. Tickets cost $20–29 and the journey takes 3h 8m.

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