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

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Footscray is to line 216 bus which costs $5 and takes 18 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Footscray is to taxi which takes 7 min and costs $16 - $20.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne and Footscray?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lonsdale St/Queen St and arriving at Leeds St/Hopkins St. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 18 min.

Is there a direct train between Melbourne and Footscray?

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

How far is it from Melbourne to Footscray?

The distance between Melbourne and Footscray is 7 km.

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

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

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

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

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Footscray bus from?

Melbourne to Footscray bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Lonsdale St/Queen St station.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Footscray train from?

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

Train or bus from Melbourne to Footscray?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Footscray is to train which takes 13 min and costs $6. Alternatively, you can line 216 bus, which costs $5 and takes 18 min.

Where does the Melbourne to Footscray bus arrive?

Melbourne to Footscray bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Leeds St/Hopkins St station.

Where does the Melbourne to Footscray train arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Footscray?

There are 5243+ hotels available in Footscray.

Melbourne to Footscray - 4 ways to travel via train, line 216 bus, and taxi

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Footscray StationWilliamstown / ...
13 min
$6
Line 216 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lonsdale St/Queen St to Leeds St/Hopkins St216
18 min
$5
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Melbourne to Footscray6.5 km
7 min
$16–20
Walk
1. Take the foot from Melbourne to Footscray6.5 km
1h 18m

Melbourne to Footscray by train

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Distance: 7 km
Duration: 13 min

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

Metro Trains Melbourne operates a train from Flinders Street Station to Footscray Station every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 13 min. Alternatively, Metropolitan buses operates a bus from Lonsdale St/Queen St to Leeds St/Hopkins St every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $5 and the journey takes 18 min.

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