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

The cheapest way to get from Essendon to West Footscray is to line 59 tram and train which costs $12 and takes 52 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Essendon to West Footscray is to taxi which takes 10 min and costs $26 - $32.

Is there a direct bus between Essendon and West Footscray?

No, there is no direct bus from Essendon to West Footscray. However, there are services departing from Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd and arriving at Elphinstone St/Barkly St via Sunshine Station/Dickson St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Essendon and West Footscray?

No, there is no direct train from Essendon to West Footscray station. However, there are services departing from Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd #43 and arriving at Tottenham Station via Parkville Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 52 min.

How far is it from Essendon to West Footscray?

The distance between Essendon and West Footscray is 17 km.

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

The best way to get from Essendon to West Footscray without a car is to line 59 tram and train which takes 52 min and costs $12.

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

It takes approximately 52 min to get from Essendon to West Footscray, including transfers.

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

Essendon to West Footscray bus services, operated by Public Transport Victoria, depart from Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd station.

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

Essendon to West Footscray train services, operated by Yarra Trams, depart from Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd #43 station.

Where does the Essendon to West Footscray bus arrive?

Essendon to West Footscray bus services, operated by Public Transport Victoria, arrive at Sunshine Station/Dickson St.

Where does the Essendon to West Footscray train arrive?

Essendon to West Footscray train services, operated by Yarra Trams, arrive at Royal Melbourne Hospital/Flemington Rd #14 station.

Where can I stay near West Footscray?

There are 5357+ hotels available in West Footscray.

Essendon to West Footscray - 5 ways to travel via train, line 59 tram, and bus

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

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Line 59 tram, train
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1. Take the tram from Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd #43 to Royal Melbourne Hospital/Flemington Rd #14tram 59
2. Take the train from Parkville Station to Tottenham Stationtrain Sunbury
52 min
$12
Bus
1. Take the bus from Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd to Sunshine Station/Dickson Stbus 903
2. Take the bus from Sunshine Station/Dickson St to Elphinstone St/Barkly Stbus 220
1h 4m
$12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Essendon to West Footscraytaxi 9.2 km
10 min
$26–32
Walk
1. Take the walk from Essendon to West Footscraywalk 8.7 km
1h 44m
Line 59 tram, bus
1. Take the tram from Thorn St/Mt Alexander Rd #44 to Moonee Ponds Junction/Pascoe Vale Rd #32tram 59
2. Take the bus from Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rd to Williamstown Rd/Geelong Rdbus 472
1h 8m
$18

Essendon to West Footscray by tram, foot, and train

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Distance: 16.7 km
Duration: 52 min

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

You can take a bus from Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd to Elphinstone St/Barkly St via Sunshine Station/Dickson St in around 1h 4m.

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