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

The cheapest way to get from Footscray to Essendon is to line 472 bus and line 476 bus which costs $5 and takes 52 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Footscray to Essendon is to taxi which takes 8 min and costs $17 - $22.

Is there a direct bus between Footscray and Essendon?

No, there is no direct bus from Footscray to Essendon. However, there are services departing from Nicholson St/Droop St and arriving at Florence St/Thistle St via Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 52 min.

Is there a direct train between Footscray and Essendon?

No, there is no direct train from Footscray station to Essendon station. However, there are services departing from Footscray Station and arriving at Essendon Station via North Melbourne Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25 min.

How far is it from Footscray to Essendon?

The distance between Footscray and Essendon is 10 km.

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

The best way to get from Footscray to Essendon without a car is to train which takes 25 min and costs $6.

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

It takes approximately 25 min to get from Footscray to Essendon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Footscray to Essendon bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Footscray to Essendon train from?

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

Train or bus from Footscray to Essendon?

The best way to get from Footscray to Essendon is to train which takes 25 min and costs $6. Alternatively, you can line 472 bus and line 476 bus, which costs $5 and takes 52 min.

Where does the Footscray to Essendon bus arrive?

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

Where does the Footscray to Essendon train arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Essendon?

There are 4870+ hotels available in Essendon.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Footscray to Essendon by train, bus, taxi, foot, or tram

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Footscray Station to North Melbourne StationWilliamstown / ...
2. Take the train from North Melbourne Station to Essendon StationCraigieburn / ...
25 min
$6
Line 472 bus, line 476 bus
cheapest
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 Florence St/Thistle St476
52 min
$4
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Footscray to Essendon7.4 km
8 min
$17–22
Walk
1. Take the foot from Footscray to Essendon6.5 km
1h 17m
Line 82 tram, line 59 tram
1. Take the tram from Nicholson St/Hopkins St #62 to Moonee Ponds Junction/Pascoe Vale Rd #3282
2. Take the tram from Moonee Ponds Junction/Pascoe Vale Rd #32 to Thorn St/Mt Alexander Rd #4459
40 min
$6

Footscray to Essendon by train

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Distance: 10.3 km
Duration: 25 min

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

You can take a train from Footscray Station to Essendon Station via North Melbourne Station in around 25 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nicholson St/Droop St to Florence St/Thistle St via Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rd in around 52 min.

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