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

The cheapest way to get from Footscray to Maffra is to train and bus which costs $13 - $29 and takes 5h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Footscray to Maffra is to drive which takes 2h 44m and costs $40 - $65.

Is there a direct bus between Footscray and Maffra?

No, there is no direct bus from Footscray station to Maffra. However, there are services departing from Footscray Station/Irving St and arriving at Pearson St/Johnson St via Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St and Traralgon Station/Princes St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 19m.

How far is it from Footscray to Maffra?

The distance between Footscray and Maffra is 227 km. The road distance is 223 km.

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

The best way to get from Footscray to Maffra without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 5m and costs $13 - $29.

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

It takes approximately 5h 5m to get from Footscray to Maffra, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Footscray to Maffra bus from?

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

Train or bus from Footscray to Maffra?

The best way to get from Footscray to Maffra is to bus which takes 6h 19m and costs $7 - $40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $14 - $27 and takes 5h 33m.

Where does the Footscray to Maffra bus arrive?

Footscray to Maffra bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Traralgon Station/Princes St.

Can I drive from Footscray to Maffra?

Yes, the driving distance between Footscray to Maffra is 223 km. It takes approximately 2h 44m to drive from Footscray to Maffra.

Where can I stay near Maffra?

There are 28+ hotels available in Maffra.

Footscray to Maffra - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Footscray to Maffra 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 Flinders Street Station to Traralgon StationTraralgon
2. Take the bus from Traralgon Station/Princes St to Pearson St/Johnson StTraralgon
5h 5m
$14–28
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Traralgon Station/Princes StTraralgon
2. Take the bus from Traralgon Station/Princes St to Pearson St/Johnson StTraralgon
6h 19m
$7–36
Drive 223 km
1. Drive from Footscray to Maffra223 km
2h 44m
$44–63
Train
1. Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Sale StationTraralgon
5h 33m
$14–26

Footscray to Maffra by train and bus

22Weekly Services

5h 5mAverage Duration

$14Cheapest Price

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Distance: 226.9 km
Duration: 5h 5m

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

You can take a bus from Footscray Station/Irving St to Pearson St/Johnson St via Jeffcott St/Spencer St, Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St, and Traralgon Station/Princes St in around 6h 19m. Alternatively, V/Line operates a train from Flinders Street Station to Sale Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $8–11 and the journey takes 3h.

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