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

The cheapest way to get from Footscray to Thomastown is to line 472 bus and line 477 bus and line 902 bus which costs $5 and takes 1h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Footscray to Thomastown is to taxi which takes 24 min and costs $40 - $50.

Is there a direct bus between Footscray and Thomastown?

No, there is no direct bus from Footscray to Thomastown. However, there are services departing from Nicholson St/Droop St and arriving at High St/Mahoneys Rd via Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rd and Dromana Ave/Matthews Ave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 49m.

Is there a direct train between Footscray and Thomastown?

No, there is no direct train from Footscray station to Thomastown station. However, there are services departing from Footscray Station and arriving at Thomastown Station via Southern Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 58 min.

How far is it from Footscray to Thomastown?

The distance between Footscray and Thomastown is 26 km. The road distance is 21.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Footscray to Thomastown without a car is to train which takes 58 min and costs $12.

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

It takes approximately 58 min to get from Footscray to Thomastown, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Footscray to Thomastown bus from?

Footscray to Thomastown bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Nicholson St/Droop St station.

Where do I catch the Footscray to Thomastown train from?

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

Train or bus from Footscray to Thomastown?

The best way to get from Footscray to Thomastown is to train which takes 58 min and costs $12. Alternatively, you can line 472 bus and line 477 bus and line 902 bus, which costs $5 and takes 1h 49m.

Where does the Footscray to Thomastown bus arrive?

Footscray to Thomastown bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rd station.

Where does the Footscray to Thomastown train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Footscray to Thomastown?

Yes, the driving distance between Footscray to Thomastown is 21 km. It takes approximately 24 min to drive from Footscray to Thomastown.

Where can I stay near Thomastown?

There are 4818+ hotels available in Thomastown.

Footscray to Thomastown - 4 ways to travel via train, and line 472 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Southern Cross to Thomastown StationMernda
58 min
$12
Line 472 bus, line 477 bus, line 902 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Nicholson St/Droop St to Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rd472
2. Take the bus from Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rd to Dromana Ave/Matthews Ave477 / ...
3. Take the bus from Dromana Ave/Matthews Ave to High St/Mahoneys Rd902
1h 49m
$4
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Footscray to Thomastown21.1 km
24 min
$40–50
Drive 21.1 km
1. Drive from Footscray to Thomastown21.1 km
24 min
$4–6

Footscray to Thomastown by train

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58 minAverage Duration

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Distance: 26 km
Duration: 58 min

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

Metro Trains Melbourne operates a train from Southern Cross to Thomastown Station every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 40 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nicholson St/Droop St to High St/Mahoneys Rd via Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rd and Dromana Ave/Matthews Ave in around 1h 49m.

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