There are 6 ways to get from Sydney to Footscray by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Melbourne Airport
best- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane SYD - MEL
4h 1m$155–458Bus via Southern Cross Coach Terminal
cheapest- Take the bus from Central Station to Southern Cross Coach Terminalbus Melbourne
11h 36m$69–304Train
- Take the train from Central Station to Southern Crosstrain 623 / ...
11h 3m$88–243Drive 859.6 km
- Drive from Sydney to Footscraycar 859.6 km
9h 6m$157–227Fly to Avalon Airport, train
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Avalon Airport (AVV)plane SYD - AVV
- Take the train from Lara Station to Footscray Stationtrain
5h 1m$133–456Bus
- Take the bus from Central Station to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer Stbus
11h 41m$124–181
Sydney to Footscray by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Sydney to Footscray is to train which costs $85 - $250 and takes 11h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Sydney to Footscray is to fly which takes 4h 1m and costs $150 - $460.
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 36m.
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.
The distance between Sydney and Footscray is 740 km. The road distance is 859.6 km.
The best way to get from Sydney to Footscray without a car is to train which takes 11h 3m and costs $85 - $250.
It takes approximately 4h 1m to get from Sydney to Footscray, including transfers.
Sydney to Footscray bus services, operated by Firefly Express, depart from Central Station.
Sydney to Footscray train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Central Station.
The best way to get from Sydney to Footscray is to fly which takes 4h 1m and costs $150 - $460. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $85 - $250 and takes 11h 3m, you could also bus via Southern Cross Coach Terminal, which costs $65 - $310 and takes 11h 36m.
What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Footscray, VIC, Australia?
Jetstar, Qantas, and Virgin Australia fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) every 20 minutes. Alternatively, NSW TrainLink XPT operates a train from Central Station to Southern Cross 4 times a day. Tickets cost $80–240 and the journey takes 10h 50m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Melbourne Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–500
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Avalon Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–420
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Melbourne Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–550
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Melbourne Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–340
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Avalon Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–420
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
Train from Central Station to Southern Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $80–240
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $80–110
- First
- $110–140
- Sleeper
- $220–240
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- V-Line
Train from Lara Station to Footscray Station
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $6
- Phone
- 1300 730 740
- enquiries@fireflyexpress.com.au
- Website
- Firefly Express
Bus from Central Station to Southern Cross Coach Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $63–66
- Website
- Firefly Express
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- sales@greyhound.com.au
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Central Station to Southern Cross Coach Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 12h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–300
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $130–190
- Flexible
- $160–300
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Central Station to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–180
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
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Booking & Getting There
Sydney to Footscray bus services, operated by Firefly Express, arrive at Southern Cross Coach Terminal station.
Sydney to Footscray train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Southern Cross station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sydney to Footscray is 860 km. It takes approximately 9h 6m to drive from Sydney to Footscray.
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