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

The cheapest way to get from Footscray to Eltham is to line 216 bus and line 304 bus which costs $5 and takes 1h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Footscray to Eltham is to taxi which takes 29 min and costs $55 - $70.

Is there a direct bus between Footscray and Eltham?

No, there is no direct bus from Footscray station to Eltham. However, there are services departing from Footscray Station/Irving St and arriving at Mt Pleasant Rd/Main Rd via King St/Lonsdale St and Doncaster Shopping Centre/Williamsons Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 58m.

How far is it from Footscray to Eltham?

The distance between Footscray and Eltham is 36 km. The road distance is 28.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Footscray to Eltham without a car is to train which takes 1h 27m and costs $17.

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

It takes approximately 1h 27m to get from Footscray to Eltham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Footscray to Eltham bus from?

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

Train or bus from Footscray to Eltham?

The best way to get from Footscray to Eltham is to train which takes 1h 27m and costs $17. Alternatively, you can line 216 bus and line 304 bus, which costs $5 and takes 1h 58m.

Where does the Footscray to Eltham bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Footscray to Eltham?

Yes, the driving distance between Footscray to Eltham is 29 km. It takes approximately 29 min to drive from Footscray to Eltham.

Where can I stay near Eltham?

There are 4863+ hotels available in Eltham.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Southern Cross to Eltham StationHurstbridge
1h 27m
$16
Line 216 bus, line 304 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 Doncaster Shopping Centre/Williamsons Rd304 / ...
1h 58m
$4
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Footscray to Eltham28.6 km
29 min
$55–70
Drive 28.6 km
1. Drive from Footscray to Eltham28.6 km
29 min
$6–9
Line 82 tram, line 902 bus
1. Take the tram from Nicholson St/Hopkins St #62 to Moonee Ponds Junction/Pascoe Vale Rd #3282
2. Take the bus from Dromana Ave/Matthews Ave to Antoinette Bvd/Main Rd902
2h 23m
$10

Footscray to Eltham by train and bus

418Weekly Services

1h 27mAverage Duration

$16Cheapest Price

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Distance: 36.4 km
Duration: 1h 27m

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

Metro Trains Melbourne operates a train from Southern Cross to Eltham Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 51 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Footscray Station/Irving St to Mt Pleasant Rd/Main Rd via King St/Lonsdale St and Doncaster Shopping Centre/Williamsons Rd in around 1h 58m.

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