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

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

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

The fastest way to get from West Footscray to Essendon Fields is to taxi which takes 14 min and costs $28 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between West Footscray and Essendon Fields?

No, there is no direct bus from West Footscray to Essendon Fields. However, there are services departing from Sunshine Rd/Geelong Rd and arriving at Essendon Fields/English St via Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 10m.

Is there a direct train between West Footscray and Essendon Fields?

No, there is no direct train from West Footscray to Essendon Fields. However, there are services departing from Tottenham Rail Replacement Bus Stop and arriving at Earl St/Matthews Ave #56 via North Melbourne Station and Fletcher St/Napier St #41. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 57 min.

How far is it from West Footscray to Essendon Fields?

The distance between West Footscray and Essendon Fields is 18 km. The road distance is 13.4 km.

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

The best way to get from West Footscray to Essendon Fields without a car is to train and line 59 tram which takes 57 min and costs $18.

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

It takes approximately 57 min to get from West Footscray to Essendon Fields, including transfers.

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

West Footscray to Essendon Fields bus services, operated by Metropolitan Buses, depart from Sunshine Rd/Geelong Rd station.

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

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

Where does the West Footscray to Essendon Fields bus arrive?

West Footscray to Essendon Fields bus services, operated by Metropolitan Buses, arrive at Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rd station.

Where does the West Footscray to Essendon Fields train arrive?

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

Can I drive from West Footscray to Essendon Fields?

Yes, the driving distance between West Footscray to Essendon Fields is 13 km. It takes approximately 14 min to drive from West Footscray to Essendon Fields.

Where can I stay near Essendon Fields?

There are 4719+ hotels available in Essendon Fields.

West Footscray to Essendon Fields - 6 ways to travel via train

There are 6 ways to get from West Footscray to Essendon Fields by train, tram, bus, taxi, car, or towncar

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

Train, line 59 tram
best
1. Take the train from Tottenham Rail Replacement Bus Stop to North Melbourne Rail Replacement Bus Stop
2. Take the train from North Melbourne Station to Essendon Station
3. Take the tram from Fletcher St/Napier St #41 to Earl St/Matthews Ave #5659
57 min
$18
Drive 13.4 km
cheapest
1. Drive from West Footscray to Essendon Fields13.4 km
14 min
$3–4
Line 472 bus, line 477 bus
1. Take the bus from Sunshine Rd/Geelong Rd to Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rd472
2. Take the bus from Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rd to Essendon Fields/English St477
1h 10m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from West Footscray to Essendon Fields13.4 km
14 min
$28–35
Towncar
1. Take a town car from West Footscray to Melbourne Essendon Apt Airport14 km
14 min
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 DFO Essendon/Perimeter Rd903
1h 31m

West Footscray to Essendon Fields by train and tram

460Weekly Services

57 minAverage Duration

$18Cheapest Price

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Distance: 18.3 km
Duration: 57 min

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

You can take a bus from Sunshine Rd/Geelong Rd to Essendon Fields/English St via Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rd in around 1h 10m.

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