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

The cheapest way to get from Northcote to Footscray is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 14 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Northcote to Footscray is to taxi which takes 14 min and costs $26 - $31.

Is there a direct bus between Northcote and Footscray?

No, there is no direct bus from Northcote to Footscray. However, there are services departing from High St/Separation St and arriving at Nicholson St/Droop St via Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Northcote and Footscray?

No, there is no direct train from Northcote station to Footscray station. However, there are services departing from Croxton Station and arriving at Footscray Station via Flinders Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35 min.

How far is it from Northcote to Footscray?

The distance between Northcote and Footscray is 15 km. The road distance is 12 km.

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

The best way to get from Northcote to Footscray without a car is to train which takes 35 min and costs $6.

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

It takes approximately 35 min to get from Northcote to Footscray, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Northcote to Footscray bus from?

Northcote to Footscray bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from High St/Separation St station.

Where do I catch the Northcote to Footscray train from?

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

Train or bus from Northcote to Footscray?

The best way to get from Northcote to Footscray is to train which takes 35 min and costs $6. Alternatively, you can line 508 bus and line 472 bus, which costs $5 and takes 1h 3m.

Where does the Northcote to Footscray bus arrive?

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

Where does the Northcote to Footscray train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Northcote to Footscray?

Yes, the driving distance between Northcote to Footscray is 12 km. It takes approximately 14 min to drive from Northcote to Footscray.

Where can I stay near Footscray?

There are 5280+ hotels available in Footscray.

Northcote to Footscray - 5 ways to travel via train, and line 508 bus

There are 5 ways to get from Northcote to Footscray by train, bus, taxi, car, or tram

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Croxton Station to Flinders Street Stationtrain Mernda
2. Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Footscray Stationtrain Williamstown / ...
35 min
$6
Drive 12 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Northcote to Footscraycar 12 km
14 min
$3–4
Line 508 bus, line 472 bus
1. Take the bus from High St/Separation St to Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rdbus 508
2. Take the bus from Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rd to Nicholson St/Droop Stbus 472
1h 3m
$4
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Northcote to Footscraytaxi 12 km
14 min
$26–31
Line 86 tram, line 216 bus
1. Take the tram from McCutcheon St/High St #34 to Lonsdale St/Spencer St #120tram 86
2. Take the bus from Lonsdale St/Spencer St to Leeds St/Hopkins Stbus 216
1h 10m
$10

Northcote to Footscray by train

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Distance: 15.3 km
Duration: 35 min

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

You can take a train from Croxton Station to Footscray Station via Flinders Street Station in around 35 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from High St/Separation St to Nicholson St/Droop St via Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rd in around 1h 3m.

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