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 903 bus and line 220 bus which costs $6 and takes 1h 9m.

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 station. However, there are services departing from Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd and arriving at Sunshine Station/Dickson St via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 46 min.

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 47 min.

How far is it from Essendon to West Footscray?

The distance between Essendon and West Footscray is 18 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 903 bus which takes 46 min and costs $12.

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

It takes approximately 46 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 Metropolitan buses, 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 Metropolitan buses, 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 Pelham St/Elizabeth St #9 station.

Where can I stay near West Footscray?

There are 5195+ hotels available in West Footscray.

Essendon to West Footscray - 6 ways to travel via train, and line 903 bus

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

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Line 903 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd to Sunshine Station/Dickson Stbus 903
46 min
$12
Line 903 bus, line 220 bus
cheapest
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 9m
$6
Line 59 tram, train
1. Take the tram from Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd #43 to Pelham St/Elizabeth St #9tram 59
2. Take the train from Parkville Station to Tottenham Stationtrain Sunbury
47 min
$12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Essendon to West Footscraytaxi 9.2 km
10 min
$26–32
Walk
1. Take the foot from Essendon to West Footscraywalk 8.7 km
1h 44m
Line 59 tram, line 472 bus, line 220 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 Nicholson St/Droop Stbus 472
3. Take the bus from Footscray Plaza SC/Paisley St to First St/Barkly Stbus 220
1h
$18

Essendon to West Footscray by bus and train

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Distance: 17.8 km
Duration: 46 min

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

Metropolitan buses operates a bus from Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd to Sunshine Station/Dickson St every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 36 min.

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