What is the cheapest way to get from Footscray to Melbourne CBD?

The cheapest way to get from Footscray to Melbourne CBD is to line 220 bus which costs $5 and takes 18 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Footscray to Melbourne CBD?

The fastest way to get from Footscray to Melbourne CBD is to taxi which takes 8 min and costs $16 - $20.

Is there a direct bus between Footscray and Melbourne CBD?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Nicholson St/Irving St and arriving at William St/A'Beckett St. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 18 min.

Is there a direct train between Footscray and Melbourne CBD?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Footscray Station station and arriving at Flinders Street Station station. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 13 min.

How far is it from Footscray to Melbourne CBD?

The distance between Footscray and Melbourne CBD is 7 km.

How do I travel from Footscray to Melbourne CBD without a car?

The best way to get from Footscray to Melbourne CBD without a car is to train which takes 13 min and costs $6.

How long does it take to get from Footscray to Melbourne CBD?

The train from Footscray Station to Flinders Street Station takes 13 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the Footscray to Melbourne CBD bus from?

Footscray to Melbourne CBD bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Nicholson St/Irving St station.

Where do I catch the Footscray to Melbourne CBD train from?

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

Train or bus from Footscray to Melbourne CBD?

The best way to get from Footscray to Melbourne CBD is to train which takes 13 min and costs $6. Alternatively, you can line 220 bus, which costs $5 and takes 18 min.

Where does the Footscray to Melbourne CBD bus arrive?

Footscray to Melbourne CBD bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at William St/A'Beckett St station.

Where does the Footscray to Melbourne CBD train arrive?

Footscray to Melbourne CBD train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Flinders Street Station.

Where can I stay near Melbourne CBD?

There are 5235+ hotels available in Melbourne CBD.

Footscray to Melbourne CBD - 4 ways to travel via train, line 220 bus, and taxi

There are 4 ways to get from Footscray to Melbourne CBD by train, bus, taxi, or foot

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Footscray Station to Flinders Street StationWilliamstown / ...
13 min
$6
Line 220 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Nicholson St/Irving St to William St/A'Beckett St220
18 min
$5
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Footscray to Melbourne CBD6.9 km
8 min
$16–20
Walk
1. Take the foot from Footscray to Melbourne CBD6.8 km
1h 22m

Footscray to Melbourne CBD by train

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Distance: 7 km
Duration: 13 min

What companies run services between Footscray, VIC, Australia and Melbourne CBD, VIC, Australia?

Metro Trains Melbourne operates a train from Footscray Station to Flinders Street Station every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 13 min. Alternatively, Metropolitan buses operates a bus from Nicholson St/Irving St to William St/A'Beckett St every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $5 and the journey takes 18 min.

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