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

The cheapest way to get from Sydney to Footscray is to train which costs $70 - $250 and takes 11h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sydney to Footscray is to fly and train which takes 3h 57m and costs $150 - $450.

Is there a direct bus between Sydney and Footscray?

No, there is no direct bus from Sydney station to Footscray. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Leeds St/Hopkins St via Lonsdale St/Spencer St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 41m.

Is there a direct train between Sydney and Footscray?

No, there is no direct train from Sydney station to Footscray station. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Footscray Station via Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 3m.

How far is it from Sydney to Footscray?

The distance between Sydney and Footscray is 740 km. The road distance is 859.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Sydney to Footscray without a car is to train which takes 11h 3m and costs $70 - $250.

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

It takes approximately 3h 57m to get from Sydney to Footscray, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sydney to Footscray bus from?

Sydney to Footscray bus services, operated by Firefly Express, depart from Central Station.

Where do I catch the Sydney to Footscray train from?

Sydney to Footscray train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Central Station.

Train or bus from Sydney to Footscray?

The best way to get from Sydney to Footscray is to train which takes 11h 3m and costs $70 - $250. Alternatively, you can bus via Southern Cross Coach Terminal, which costs $100 - $290 and takes 11h 41m.

Where does the Sydney to Footscray bus arrive?

Sydney to Footscray bus services, operated by Firefly Express, arrive at Southern Cross Coach Terminal station.

Where does the Sydney to Footscray train arrive?

Sydney to Footscray train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Southern Cross station.

Can I drive from Sydney to Footscray?

Yes, the driving distance between Sydney to Footscray is 860 km. It takes approximately 9h 6m to drive from Sydney to Footscray.

Where can I stay near Footscray?

There are 5280+ hotels available in Footscray.

Sydney to Footscray - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Sydney to Footscray by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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Fly to Melbourne Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane SYD - MEL
2. Take the train from Sunshine Station to Footscray Stationtrain
3h 57m
$152–446
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Central Station to Southern Crosstrain 623 / ...
11h 3m
$73–249
Bus via Southern Cross Coach Terminal
1. Take the bus from Central Station to Southern Cross Coach Terminalbus Melbourne
11h 41m
$100–285
Drive 859.6 km
1. Drive from Sydney to Footscraycar 859.6 km
9h 6m
$156–226
Fly to Avalon Airport, bus
1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Avalon Airport (AVV)plane SYD - AVV
2. Take the bus from Avalon Airport/Outside Terminal to Skybus Coach Terminalbus
5h 16m
$142–596
Bus
1. Take the bus from Central Station to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer Stbus
11h 46m

Sydney to Footscray by train

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11h 3mAverage Duration

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Distance: 740.4 km
Duration: 3h 57m

What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Footscray, VIC, Australia?

NSW TrainLink XPT operates a train from Central Station to Southern Cross 4 times a day. Tickets cost $65–250 and the journey takes 10h 50m. Alternatively, Firefly Express operates a bus from Central Station to Southern Cross Coach Terminal once daily. Tickets cost $95–99 and the journey takes 11h 15m. Greyhound Australia also services this route once daily.

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