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

The cheapest way to get from Footscray to Hamilton is to train and bus which costs $9 - $30 and takes 4h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Footscray to Hamilton is to drive which takes 3h 21m and costs $50 - $80.

Is there a direct bus between Footscray and Hamilton?

No, there is no direct bus from Footscray station to Hamilton station. However, there are services departing from Footscray Station/Irving St and arriving at Hamilton Station/Station St via Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St and Ballarat Station/Lydiard St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 13m.

How far is it from Footscray to Hamilton?

The distance between Footscray and Hamilton is 287 km. The road distance is 280.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Footscray to Hamilton without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 37m and costs $9 - $30.

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

It takes approximately 4h 37m to get from Footscray to Hamilton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Footscray to Hamilton bus from?

Footscray to Hamilton bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St station.

Where does the Footscray to Hamilton bus arrive?

Footscray to Hamilton bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Ballarat Station/Lydiard St.

Can I drive from Footscray to Hamilton?

Yes, the driving distance between Footscray to Hamilton is 281 km. It takes approximately 3h 21m to drive from Footscray to Hamilton.

Where can I stay near Hamilton?

There are 22+ hotels available in Hamilton.

Footscray to Hamilton - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Footscray to Hamilton by train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Footscray Station to Ballarat StationBallarat
2. Take the bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Hamilton Station/Station StCoach
4h 37m
$9–30
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Ballarat Station/Lydiard StCoach / ...
2. Take the bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Hamilton Station/Station StCoach
6h 13m
$7–40
Drive 280.9 km
1. Drive from Footscray to Hamilton280.9 km
3h 21m
$54–78

Footscray to Hamilton by train and bus

14Weekly Services

4h 37mAverage Duration

$9Cheapest Price

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Distance: 287 km
Duration: 4h 37m

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

You can take a bus from Footscray Station/Irving St to Hamilton Station/Station St via Jeffcott St/Spencer St, Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St, and Ballarat Station/Lydiard St in around 6h 13m.

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