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

The cheapest way to get from Elwood to Footscray is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 15 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Elwood to Footscray is to taxi which takes 15 min and costs $35 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Elwood and Footscray?

No, there is no direct bus from Elwood to Footscray. However, there are services departing from Ormond Rd/Glen Huntly Rd and arriving at Leeds St/Hopkins St via Jeffcott St/Spencer St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 6m.

Is there a direct train between Elwood and Footscray?

No, there is no direct train from Elwood station to Footscray station. However, there are services departing from Ripponlea Station and arriving at Footscray Station via Flinders Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32 min.

How far is it from Elwood to Footscray?

The distance between Elwood and Footscray is 16 km. The road distance is 14.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Elwood to Footscray without a car is to train which takes 32 min and costs $6.

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

It takes approximately 32 min to get from Elwood to Footscray, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Elwood to Footscray bus from?

Elwood to Footscray bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Ormond Rd/Glen Huntly Rd station.

Where do I catch the Elwood to Footscray train from?

Elwood to Footscray train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Ripponlea Station.

Train or bus from Elwood to Footscray?

The best way to get from Elwood to Footscray is to train which takes 32 min and costs $6. Alternatively, you can line 246 bus and line 216 bus, which costs $18 and takes 1h 6m.

Where does the Elwood to Footscray bus arrive?

Elwood to Footscray bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Swan St/Punt Rd station.

Where does the Elwood to Footscray train arrive?

Elwood to Footscray train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Flinders Street Station.

Can I drive from Elwood to Footscray?

Yes, the driving distance between Elwood to Footscray is 14 km. It takes approximately 15 min to drive from Elwood to Footscray.

Where can I stay near Footscray?

There are 5235+ hotels available in Footscray.

Elwood to Footscray - 6 ways to travel via train, line 246 bus, taxi, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Elwood to Footscray by train, bus, taxi, car, or tram

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Ripponlea Station to Flinders Street Stationtrain Sandringham
2. Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Footscray Stationtrain Williamstown / ...
32 min
$6
Drive 14.1 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Elwood to Footscraycar 14.1 km
15 min
$3–4
Line 246 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Ormond Rd/Glen Huntly Rd to Swan St/Punt Rdbus 246
2. Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Footscray Stationtrain Williamstown / ...
48 min
$12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Elwood to Footscraytaxi 14.1 km
15 min
$35–45
Line 67 tram, train
1. Take the tram from Glen Eira Rd/Brighton Rd #39 to Federation Square/Swanston St #13tram 67
2. Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Footscray Stationtrain Williamstown / ...
43 min
$12
Line 246 bus, line 216 bus
1. Take the bus from Ormond Rd/Glen Huntly Rd to Swan St/Punt Rdbus 246
2. Take the bus from Jeffcott St/Spencer St to Leeds St/Hopkins Stbus 216
1h 6m
$18

Elwood to Footscray by train

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Distance: 15.5 km
Duration: 32 min

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

You can take a train from Ripponlea Station to Footscray Station via Flinders Street Station in around 32 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ormond Rd/Glen Huntly Rd to Leeds St/Hopkins St via Swan St/Punt Rd, Richmond Station, Flagstaff Station, and Jeffcott St/Spencer St in around 1h 6m.

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