What is the cheapest way to get from Footscray to Mount Hotham?

The cheapest way to get from Footscray to Mount Hotham is to train and bus which costs $18 - $40 and takes 8h 49m.

What is the fastest way to get from Footscray to Mount Hotham?

The fastest way to get from Footscray to Mount Hotham is to drive which takes 4h 18m and costs $65 - $100.

How far is it from Footscray to Mount Hotham?

The distance between Footscray and Mount Hotham is 382 km. The road distance is 359.3 km.

How do I travel from Footscray to Mount Hotham without a car?

The best way to get from Footscray to Mount Hotham without a car is to train and bus and taxi which takes 7h 1m and costs $140 - $330.

How long does it take to get from Footscray to Mount Hotham?

It takes approximately 7h 1m to get from Footscray to Mount Hotham, including transfers.

Can I drive from Footscray to Mount Hotham?

Yes, the driving distance between Footscray to Mount Hotham is 359 km. It takes approximately 4h 18m to drive from Footscray to Mount Hotham.

Where can I stay near Mount Hotham?

There are 356+ hotels available in Mount Hotham.

Footscray to Mount Hotham - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Footscray to Mount Hotham by train, bus, taxi, 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, taxi
best
1. Take the train from Broadmeadows Station to Wangaratta Stationtrain 622 / ...
2. Take the bus from Wangaratta Station/Norton St to Alpine Hotel/Anderson Stbus
3. Take the taxi from Alpine Hotel/Anderson St to Mount Hothamtaxi
7h 1m
$144–330
Train, bus via Bendigo
cheapest
1. Take the train from Footscray Station to Bendigo Stationtrain
2. Take the bus from Bendigo Station/Railway Pl to Wangaratta Station/Norton Stbus
3. Take the bus from Wangaratta Station/Norton St to Alpine Hotel/Anderson Stbus
4. Take the bus from Alpine Hotel/Anderson St to Transit Lounge/Great Alpine Rdbus
10h 48m
$16–54
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Wangaratta Stationtrain
2. Take the bus from Wangaratta Station/Norton St to Alpine Hotel/Anderson Stbus
3. Take the bus from Alpine Hotel/Anderson St to Transit Lounge/Great Alpine Rdbus
8h 49m
$18–38
Drive 359.3 km
1. Drive from Footscray to Mount Hothamcar 359.3 km
4h 18m
$69–99

Footscray to Mount Hotham by train and bus

9Weekly Services

8h 49mAverage Duration

$18Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Footscray to Mount Hotham.

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Distance: 381.6 km
Duration: 7h 1m

What companies run services between Footscray, VIC, Australia and Mount Hotham, VIC, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Footscray to Mount Hotham. However, you can take the train to North Melbourne Station, take the train to Broadmeadows Station, take the train to Wangaratta Station, walk to Wangaratta Station/Norton St, take the bus to Alpine Hotel/Anderson St, then take the taxi to Mount Hotham. Alternatively, you can take a train from Footscray Station to Transit Lounge/Great Alpine Rd via Southern Cross Station, Wangaratta Station, Wangaratta Station/Norton St, and Alpine Hotel/Anderson St in around 8h 49m.

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