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

The cheapest way to get from Footscray to Coolaroo is to drive which costs $3 - $6 and takes 22 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Footscray to Coolaroo is to taxi which takes 22 min and costs $35 - $50.

Is there a direct bus between Footscray and Coolaroo?

No, there is no direct bus from Footscray to Coolaroo. However, there are services departing from Nicholson St/Droop St and arriving at Karnak Cres/Kyabram St via Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rd and Broadmeadows Station/Railway Cres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 19m.

Is there a direct train between Footscray and Coolaroo?

No, there is no direct train from Footscray station to Coolaroo station. However, there are services departing from Footscray Station and arriving at Coolaroo Station via North Melbourne Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42 min.

How far is it from Footscray to Coolaroo?

The distance between Footscray and Coolaroo is 22 km. The road distance is 19.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Footscray to Coolaroo without a car is to train which takes 42 min and costs $6.

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

It takes approximately 42 min to get from Footscray to Coolaroo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Footscray to Coolaroo bus from?

Footscray to Coolaroo bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Nicholson St/Droop St station.

Where do I catch the Footscray to Coolaroo train from?

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

Train or bus from Footscray to Coolaroo?

The best way to get from Footscray to Coolaroo is to train which takes 42 min and costs $6. Alternatively, you can line 472 bus and line 477 bus, which costs $10 and takes 2h 19m.

Where does the Footscray to Coolaroo bus arrive?

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

Where does the Footscray to Coolaroo train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Footscray to Coolaroo?

Yes, the driving distance between Footscray to Coolaroo is 19 km. It takes approximately 22 min to drive from Footscray to Coolaroo.

Where can I stay near Coolaroo?

There are 4466+ hotels available in Coolaroo.

Footscray to Coolaroo - 5 ways to travel via train, and line 472 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from North Melbourne Station to Coolaroo StationCraigieburn / ...
42 min
$6
Drive 19.3 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Footscray to Coolaroo19.3 km
22 min
$4–6
Line 472 bus, line 477 bus
1. Take the bus from Nicholson St/Droop St to Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rd472
2. Take the bus from Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rd to Broadmeadows Station/Pascoe Vale Rd477
2h 19m
$9
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Footscray to Coolaroo19.3 km
22 min
$35–50
Line 82 tram, train
1. Take the tram from Nicholson St/Hopkins St #62 to Moonee Ponds Junction/Pascoe Vale Rd #3282
2. Take the train from Moonee Ponds Station to Coolaroo StationCraigieburn / ...
1h 4m
$12

Footscray to Coolaroo by train

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Distance: 21.7 km
Duration: 42 min

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

Metro Trains Melbourne operates a train from North Melbourne Station to Coolaroo Station every 20 minutes, and the journey takes 27 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nicholson St/Droop St to Karnak Cres/Kyabram St via Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rd, Broadmeadows Station/Pascoe Vale Rd, and Broadmeadows Station/Railway Cres in around 2h 19m.

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