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

The cheapest way to get from Footscray to Donvale is to line 216 bus and line 907 bus which costs $5 and takes 1h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Footscray to Donvale is to taxi which takes 27 min and costs $50 - $65.

Is there a direct bus between Footscray and Donvale?

No, there is no direct bus from Footscray station to Donvale. However, there are services departing from Footscray Station/Irving St and arriving at Donvale Reserve/Mitcham Rd via King St/Lonsdale St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 17m.

How far is it from Footscray to Donvale?

The distance between Footscray and Donvale is 31 km. The road distance is 28 km.

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

The best way to get from Footscray to Donvale without a car is to train which takes 1h 15m and costs $11.

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

It takes approximately 1h 15m to get from Footscray to Donvale, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Footscray to Donvale bus from?

Footscray to Donvale bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Footscray Station/Irving St.

Train or bus from Footscray to Donvale?

The best way to get from Footscray to Donvale is to train which takes 1h 15m and costs $11. Alternatively, you can line 216 bus and line 907 bus, which costs $5 and takes 1h 17m.

Where does the Footscray to Donvale bus arrive?

Footscray to Donvale bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at King St/Lonsdale St station.

Can I drive from Footscray to Donvale?

Yes, the driving distance between Footscray to Donvale is 28 km. It takes approximately 27 min to drive from Footscray to Donvale.

Where can I stay near Donvale?

There are 4848+ hotels available in Donvale.

Footscray to Donvale - 4 ways to travel via train, and line 216 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Nunawading StationBelgrave / ...
1h 15m
$10
Line 216 bus, line 907 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Footscray Station/Irving St to King St/Lonsdale St216
2. Take the bus from King St/Lonsdale St to Donvale Reserve/Mitcham Rd907
1h 17m
$4
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Footscray to Donvale28 km
27 min
$50–65
Drive 28 km
1. Drive from Footscray to Donvale28 km
27 min
$6–8

Footscray to Donvale by train and bus

466Weekly Services

1h 15mAverage Duration

$10Cheapest Price

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Distance: 31 km
Duration: 1h 15m

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

Metro Trains Melbourne operates a train from Southern Cross Station to Nunawading Station every 20 minutes, and the journey takes 41 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Footscray Station/Irving St to Donvale Reserve/Mitcham Rd via King St/Lonsdale St in around 1h 17m.

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