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

The cheapest way to get from Footscray to Elsternwick is to drive which costs $3 - $5 and takes 17 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Footscray to Elsternwick is to taxi which takes 17 min and costs $30 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Footscray and Elsternwick?

No, there is no direct bus from Footscray to Elsternwick. However, there are services departing from Nicholson St/Irving St and arriving at Glen Huntly Rd/Kooyong Rd via A'Beckett St/Queen St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Footscray and Elsternwick?

No, there is no direct train from Footscray station to Elsternwick station. However, there are services departing from Footscray Station and arriving at Elsternwick Station via Flinders Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38 min.

How far is it from Footscray to Elsternwick?

The distance between Footscray and Elsternwick is 17 km. The road distance is 15.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Footscray to Elsternwick without a car is to train which takes 38 min and costs $6.

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

It takes approximately 38 min to get from Footscray to Elsternwick, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Footscray to Elsternwick bus from?

Footscray to Elsternwick bus services, operated by Metropolitan Buses, depart from Nicholson St/Irving St station.

Where do I catch the Footscray to Elsternwick train from?

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

Train or bus from Footscray to Elsternwick?

The best way to get from Footscray to Elsternwick is to train which takes 38 min and costs $6. Alternatively, you can line 220 bus and line 605 bus, which costs and takes 1h 28m.

Where does the Footscray to Elsternwick bus arrive?

Footscray to Elsternwick bus services, operated by Metropolitan Buses, arrive at William St/A'Beckett St station.

Where does the Footscray to Elsternwick train arrive?

Footscray to Elsternwick train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Flinders Street Station.

Can I drive from Footscray to Elsternwick?

Yes, the driving distance between Footscray to Elsternwick is 15 km. It takes approximately 17 min to drive from Footscray to Elsternwick.

Where can I stay near Elsternwick?

There are 5017+ hotels available in Elsternwick.

Footscray to Elsternwick - 5 ways to travel via train, and line 220 bus

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

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 Flinders Street StationWilliamstown / ...
2. Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Elsternwick StationSandringham
38 min
$6
Drive 15.4 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Footscray to Elsternwick15.4 km
17 min
$3–5
Line 220 bus, line 605 bus
1. Take the bus from Nicholson St/Irving St to William St/A'Beckett St220
2. Take the bus from A'Beckett St/Queen St to Glen Huntly Rd/Kooyong Rd605
1h 28m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Footscray to Elsternwick15.4 km
17 min
$30–40
Train, line 67 tram
1. Take the train from Footscray Station to Flinders Street StationWilliamstown / ...
2. Take the tram from Federation Square/Swanston St #13 to Orrong Rd/Glenhuntly Rd #4667
54 min
$12

Footscray to Elsternwick by train

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Distance: 16.6 km
Duration: 38 min

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

You can take a train from Footscray Station to Elsternwick Station via Flinders Street Station in around 38 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nicholson St/Irving St to Glen Huntly Rd/Kooyong Rd via William St/A'Beckett St and A'Beckett St/Queen St in around 1h 28m.

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