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

The cheapest way to get from Footscray to Lalor is to drive which costs $4 - $7 and takes 25 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Footscray to Lalor is to taxi which takes 25 min and costs $45 - $55.

Is there a direct bus between Footscray and Lalor?

No, there is no direct bus from Footscray station to Lalor station. However, there are services departing from Footscray Station/Irving St and arriving at Lalor Station/High St via Little Collins St/Queen St and Northland Shopping Centre/Murray Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 36m.

Is there a direct train between Footscray and Lalor?

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

How far is it from Footscray to Lalor?

The distance between Footscray and Lalor is 28 km. The road distance is 22.5 km.

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

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

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

It takes approximately 1h to get from Footscray to Lalor, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Footscray to Lalor bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Footscray to Lalor train from?

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

Train or bus from Footscray to Lalor?

The best way to get from Footscray to Lalor is to train which takes 1h and costs $12. Alternatively, you can line 216 bus and line 251 bus and line 555 bus, which costs $10 and takes 2h 36m.

Where does the Footscray to Lalor bus arrive?

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

Where does the Footscray to Lalor train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Footscray to Lalor?

Yes, the driving distance between Footscray to Lalor is 23 km. It takes approximately 25 min to drive from Footscray to Lalor.

Where can I stay near Lalor?

There are 4541+ hotels available in Lalor.

Footscray to Lalor - 4 ways to travel via train, line 216 bus, and line 251 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Southern Cross to Lalor StationMernda
1h
$12
Drive 22.5 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Footscray to Lalor22.5 km
25 min
$5–7
Line 216 bus, line 251 bus, line 555 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 Lalor Station/High St555
2h 36m
$9
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Footscray to Lalor22.5 km
25 min
$45–55

Footscray to Lalor by train

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Distance: 27.6 km
Duration: 1h

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

Metro Trains Melbourne operates a train from Southern Cross to Lalor Station every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 42 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Footscray Station/Irving St to Lalor Station/High St via Collins St/Queen St, Little Collins St/Queen St, and Northland Shopping Centre/Murray Rd in around 2h 36m.

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