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

The cheapest way to get from Footscray to Epping is to drive which costs $5 - $8 and takes 28 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Footscray to Epping is to taxi which takes 28 min and costs $50 - $60.

Is there a direct bus between Footscray and Epping?

No, there is no direct bus from Footscray station to Epping station. However, there are services departing from Footscray Station/Irving St and arriving at Epping Station/Cooper St via Little Collins St/Queen St and Northland Shopping Centre/Murray Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Footscray and Epping?

No, there is no direct train from Footscray station to Epping station. However, there are services departing from Footscray Station and arriving at Epping Station via Southern Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 3m.

How far is it from Footscray to Epping?

The distance between Footscray and Epping is 30 km. The road distance is 25.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Footscray to Epping without a car is to train which takes 1h 3m and costs $12.

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

It takes approximately 1h 3m to get from Footscray to Epping, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Footscray to Epping bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Footscray to Epping train from?

Footscray to Epping train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Southern Cross station.

Train or bus from Footscray to Epping?

The best way to get from Footscray to Epping is to train which takes 1h 3m and costs $12. Alternatively, you can line 216 bus and line 251 bus and line 556 bus, which costs $10 and takes 2h 31m.

Where does the Footscray to Epping bus arrive?

Footscray to Epping bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Collins St/Queen St station.

Where does the Footscray to Epping train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Footscray to Epping?

Yes, the driving distance between Footscray to Epping is 25 km. It takes approximately 28 min to drive from Footscray to Epping.

Where can I stay near Epping?

There are 4411+ hotels available in Epping.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Southern Cross to Epping StationMernda
1h 3m
$12
Drive 25.5 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Footscray to Epping25.5 km
28 min
$5–8
Line 216 bus, line 251 bus, line 556 bus
1. Take the bus from Footscray Station/Irving St to Collins St/Queen St216
2. Take the bus from Little Collins St/Queen St to Northland Shopping Centre/Murray Rd251
3. Take the bus from Northland Shopping Centre/Murray Rd to Epping Station/Cooper St556
2h 31m
$9
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Footscray to Epping25.5 km
28 min
$50–60

Footscray to Epping by train

523Weekly Trains

1h 3mAverage Duration

$12Cheapest Price

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Distance: 29.6 km
Duration: 1h 3m

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

Metro Trains Melbourne operates a train from Southern Cross to Epping Station every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 45 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Footscray Station/Irving St to Epping Station/Cooper St via Collins St/Queen St, Little Collins St/Queen St, and Northland Shopping Centre/Murray Rd in around 2h 31m.

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