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

The cheapest way to get from Footscray to Essendon Station is to line 472 bus which costs $5 and takes 34 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Footscray to Essendon Station is to taxi which takes 8 min and costs $17 - $21.

Is there a direct bus between Footscray and Essendon Station?

No, there is no direct bus from Footscray to Essendon Station station. However, there are services departing from Nicholson St/Droop St and arriving at Essendon Station/Russell St via Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34 min.

Is there a direct train between Footscray and Essendon Station?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Nicholson St/Hopkins St #62 and arriving at Moonee Ponds Junction/Pascoe Vale Rd #32. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 27 min.

How far is it from Footscray to Essendon Station?

The distance between Footscray and Essendon Station is 10 km.

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

The best way to get from Footscray to Essendon Station without a car is to train which takes 24 min and costs $6.

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

It takes approximately 24 min to get from Footscray to Essendon Station, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Footscray to Essendon Station bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Footscray to Essendon Station train from?

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

Train or bus from Footscray to Essendon Station?

The best way to get from Footscray to Essendon Station is to train which takes 24 min and costs $6. Alternatively, you can line 472 bus, which costs $5 and takes 34 min.

Where does the Footscray to Essendon Station bus arrive?

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

Where does the Footscray to Essendon Station train arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Essendon Station?

There are 5272+ hotels available in Essendon Station.

Footscray to Essendon Station - 6 ways to travel via train, and line 472 bus

There are 6 ways to get from Footscray to Essendon Station by train, bus, taxi, foot, or tram

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Footscray Station to North Melbourne Stationtrain Williamstown / ...
2. Take the train from North Melbourne Station to Essendon Stationtrain Craigieburn
24 min
$5
Line 472 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Nicholson St/Droop St to Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rdbus 472
34 min
$4
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Footscray to Essendon Stationtaxi 7.2 km
8 min
$17–21
Walk
1. Take the foot from Footscray to Essendon Stationwalk 6 km
1h 11m
Line 82 tram
1. Take the tram from Nicholson St/Hopkins St #62 to Moonee Ponds Junction/Pascoe Vale Rd #32tram 82
37 min
$5
Line 82 tram via Essendon Station
1. Take the tram from Nicholson St/Hopkins St #62 to Moonee Ponds Junction/Pascoe Vale Rd #32tram 82
45 min
$6

Footscray to Essendon Station by train

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Distance: 10.3 km
Duration: 24 min

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

You can take a train from Footscray Station to Essendon Station via North Melbourne Station in around 24 min. Alternatively, Metropolitan buses operates a bus from Nicholson St/Droop St to Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rd every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $5 and the journey takes 23 min.

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