What is the cheapest way to get from West Footscray to Essendon?

The cheapest way to get from West Footscray to Essendon is to train which costs $12 and takes 40 min.

What is the fastest way to get from West Footscray to Essendon?

The fastest way to get from West Footscray to Essendon is to taxi which takes 9 min and costs $20 - $25.

Is there a direct bus between West Footscray and Essendon?

No, there is no direct bus from West Footscray to Essendon. However, there are services departing from First St/Barkly St and arriving at Thistle St/Mt Alexander Rd via Sunshine Station/Dickson St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 16m.

Is there a direct train between West Footscray and Essendon?

No, there is no direct train from West Footscray to Essendon station. However, there are services departing from Tottenham Rail Replacement Bus Stop and arriving at Essendon Station via North Melbourne Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40 min.

How far is it from West Footscray to Essendon?

The distance between West Footscray and Essendon is 14 km.

How do I travel from West Footscray to Essendon without a car?

The best way to get from West Footscray to Essendon without a car is to train which takes 40 min and costs $12.

How long does it take to get from West Footscray to Essendon?

It takes approximately 40 min to get from West Footscray to Essendon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the West Footscray to Essendon bus from?

West Footscray to Essendon bus services, operated by Metropolitan Buses, depart from First St/Barkly St station.

Where do I catch the West Footscray to Essendon train from?

West Footscray to Essendon train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Tottenham Rail Replacement Bus Stop station.

Train or bus from West Footscray to Essendon?

The best way to get from West Footscray to Essendon is to train which takes 40 min and costs $12. Alternatively, you can line 472 bus, which costs and takes 42 min.

Where does the West Footscray to Essendon bus arrive?

West Footscray to Essendon bus services, operated by Metropolitan Buses, arrive at Sunshine Station/Dickson St.

Where does the West Footscray to Essendon train arrive?

West Footscray to Essendon train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at North Melbourne Rail Replacement Bus Stop station.

Where can I stay near Essendon?

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West Footscray to Essendon - 5 ways to travel via train, line 472 bus, and taxi

There are 5 ways to get from West Footscray to Essendon by train, bus, taxi, or foot

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Tottenham Rail Replacement Bus Stop to North Melbourne Rail Replacement Bus StopReplacement Bus / ...
2. Take the train from North Melbourne Station to Essendon StationCraigieburn
40 min
$12
Line 472 bus
1. Take the bus from Sunshine Rd/Geelong Rd to Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rd472
42 min
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from West Footscray to Essendon9 km
9 min
$20–25
Walk
1. Take the foot from West Footscray to Essendon8.7 km
1h 45m
Line 220 bus, line 903 bus
1. Take the bus from First St/Barkly St to Sunshine Station/Dickson St220
2. Take the bus from Sunshine Station/Dickson St to Thistle St/Mt Alexander Rd903
1h 16m

West Footscray to Essendon by train

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Distance: 13.8 km
Duration: 40 min

What companies run services between West Footscray, VIC, Australia and Essendon, VIC, Australia?

You can take a train from Tottenham Rail Replacement Bus Stop to Essendon Station via North Melbourne Rail Replacement Bus Stop and North Melbourne Station in around 40 min. Alternatively, Metropolitan Buses operates a bus from Sunshine Rd/Geelong Rd to Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rd every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 30 min.

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