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

The cheapest way to get from Aintree to Footscray is to line 456 bus and line 216 bus which costs $6 and takes 1h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Aintree to Footscray is to taxi which takes 23 min and costs $60 - $80.

Is there a direct bus between Aintree and Footscray?

No, there is no direct bus from Aintree to Footscray. However, there are services departing from Leakes Rd/Western Fwy and arriving at Nicholson St/Irving St via Sunshine Station/Dickson St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 14m.

Is there a direct train between Aintree and Footscray?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Rockbank Station station and arriving at Footscray Station station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 24 min.

How far is it from Aintree to Footscray?

The distance between Aintree and Footscray is 24 km. The road distance is 26.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Aintree to Footscray without a car is to train which takes 24 min and costs $7 - $11.

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

The train from Rockbank Station to Footscray Station takes 24 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Aintree to Footscray bus from?

Aintree to Footscray bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Leakes Rd/Western Fwy station.

Where do I catch the Aintree to Footscray train from?

Aintree to Footscray train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Rockbank Station.

Train or bus from Aintree to Footscray?

The best way to get from Aintree to Footscray is to train which takes 24 min and costs $7 - $11. Alternatively, you can line 456 bus and line 216 bus, which costs $6 and takes 1h 14m.

Where does the Aintree to Footscray bus arrive?

Aintree to Footscray bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Sunshine Station/Dickson St.

Where does the Aintree to Footscray train arrive?

Aintree to Footscray train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Footscray Station.

Can I drive from Aintree to Footscray?

Yes, the driving distance between Aintree to Footscray is 26 km. It takes approximately 23 min to drive from Aintree to Footscray.

Where can I stay near Footscray?

There are 5238+ hotels available in Footscray.

Aintree to Footscray - 4 ways to travel via train, and line 456 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Aintree to Footscray by train, bus, taxi, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Rockbank Station to Footscray Stationtrain Ballarat
24 min
$7–11
Drive 26.1 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Aintree to Footscraycar 26.1 km
23 min
$5–7
Line 456 bus, line 216 bus
1. Take the bus from Leakes Rd/Western Fwy to Sunshine Station/Dickson Stbus 456
2. Take the bus from Sunshine Station/Dickson St to Nicholson St/Irving Stbus 216
1h 14m
$6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Aintree to Footscraytaxi 26.1 km
23 min
$60–80

Aintree to Footscray by train

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Distance: 24.1 km
Duration: 24 min

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

V/Line operates a train from Rockbank Station to Footscray Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $7–11 and the journey takes 24 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leakes Rd/Western Fwy to Nicholson St/Irving St via Sunshine Station/Dickson St in around 1h 14m.

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