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

The cheapest way to get from Footscray to Traralgon is to train which costs $12 - $16 and takes 3h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Footscray to Traralgon is to drive which takes 1h 59m and costs $30 - $50.

Is there a direct bus between Footscray and Traralgon?

No, there is no direct bus from Footscray station to Traralgon station. However, there are services departing from Footscray Station/Irving St and arriving at Traralgon Station/Princes St via Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Footscray and Traralgon?

No, there is no direct train from Footscray station to Traralgon station. However, there are services departing from Footscray Station and arriving at Traralgon Station via Flinders Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 4m.

How far is it from Footscray to Traralgon?

The distance between Footscray and Traralgon is 164 km. The road distance is 170 km.

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

The best way to get from Footscray to Traralgon without a car is to train which takes 3h 4m and costs $12 - $16.

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

It takes approximately 3h 4m to get from Footscray to Traralgon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Footscray to Traralgon bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Footscray to Traralgon train from?

Footscray to Traralgon train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Flinders Street Station.

Train or bus from Footscray to Traralgon?

The best way to get from Footscray to Traralgon is to train which takes 3h 4m and costs $12 - $16. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $6 - $24 and takes 4h 18m.

Where does the Footscray to Traralgon bus arrive?

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

Where does the Footscray to Traralgon train arrive?

Footscray to Traralgon train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Traralgon Station.

Can I drive from Footscray to Traralgon?

Yes, the driving distance between Footscray to Traralgon is 170 km. It takes approximately 1h 59m to drive from Footscray to Traralgon.

Where can I stay near Traralgon?

There are 38+ hotels available in Traralgon.

Footscray to Traralgon - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Footscray to Traralgon by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Traralgon StationTraralgon
3h 4m
$12–16
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Traralgon Station/Princes StTraralgon
4h 18m
$6–23
Drive 170 km
1. Drive from Footscray to Traralgon170 km
1h 59m
$34–48

Footscray to Traralgon by train

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3h 4mAverage Duration

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Distance: 163.9 km
Duration: 3h 4m

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

V/Line operates a train from Flinders Street Station to Traralgon Station hourly. Tickets cost $7–10 and the journey takes 2h 21m. Alternatively, V-Line Buses operates a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Traralgon Station/Princes St twice a week. Tickets cost $2–19 and the journey takes 2h 55m.

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