What is the cheapest way to get from Footscray Station to Elsternwick?

The cheapest way to get from Footscray Station to Elsternwick is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 17 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Footscray Station to Elsternwick?

The fastest way to get from Footscray Station to Elsternwick is to taxi which takes 17 min and costs $40 - $50.

Is there a direct bus between Footscray Station and Elsternwick?

No, there is no direct bus from Footscray Station station to Elsternwick. However, there are services departing from Footscray Station/Irving St and arriving at Glen Huntly Rd/Kooyong Rd via Bourke St/Queen St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Footscray Station and Elsternwick?

No, there is no direct train from Footscray Station station to Elsternwick station. However, there are services departing from Footscray Station and arriving at Elsternwick Station via Flinders Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38 min.

How far is it from Footscray Station to Elsternwick?

The distance between Footscray Station and Elsternwick is 17 km. The road distance is 15.4 km.

How do I travel from Footscray Station to Elsternwick without a car?

The best way to get from Footscray Station to Elsternwick without a car is to train which takes 38 min and costs $6.

How long does it take to get from Footscray Station to Elsternwick?

It takes approximately 38 min to get from Footscray Station to Elsternwick, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Footscray Station to Elsternwick bus from?

Footscray Station to Elsternwick bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Footscray Station/Irving St.

Where do I catch the Footscray Station to Elsternwick train from?

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

Train or bus from Footscray Station to Elsternwick?

The best way to get from Footscray Station to Elsternwick is to train which takes 38 min and costs $6. Alternatively, you can line 216 bus and line 605 bus, which costs $6 and takes 1h 30m.

Where does the Footscray Station to Elsternwick bus arrive?

Footscray Station to Elsternwick bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Bourke St/Queen St station.

Where does the Footscray Station to Elsternwick train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Footscray Station to Elsternwick?

Yes, the driving distance between Footscray Station to Elsternwick is 15 km. It takes approximately 17 min to drive from Footscray Station to Elsternwick.

Where can I stay near Elsternwick?

There are 5291+ hotels available in Elsternwick.

Footscray Station to Elsternwick - 5 ways to travel via train, and line 216 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Footscray Station to Elsternwick by train, bus, taxi, car, or tram

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Footscray Station to Flinders Street Stationtrain Williamstown / ...
2. Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Elsternwick Stationtrain Sandringham
38 min
$6
Drive 15.4 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Footscray Station to Elsternwickcar 15.4 km
17 min
$3–4
Line 216 bus, line 605 bus
1. Take the bus from Footscray Station/Irving St to Bourke St/Queen Stbus 216
2. Take the bus from Bourke St/Queen St to Glen Huntly Rd/Kooyong Rdbus 605
1h 30m
$6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Footscray Station to Elsternwicktaxi 15.4 km
17 min
$40–50
Train, line 67 tram
1. Take the train from Footscray Station to Flinders Street Stationtrain Williamstown / ...
2. Take the tram from Federation Square/Swanston St #13 to Orrong Rd/Glenhuntly Rd #46tram 67
54 min
$12

Footscray Station to Elsternwick by train

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Distance: 16.7 km
Duration: 38 min

What companies run services between Footscray Station, VIC, Australia and Elsternwick, VIC, Australia?

You can take a train from Footscray Station to Elsternwick Station via Flinders Street Station in around 38 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Footscray Station/Irving St to Glen Huntly Rd/Kooyong Rd via Bourke St/Queen St in around 1h 30m.

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