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

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

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

The fastest way to get from Footscray Station to Northcote is to taxi which takes 15 min and costs $30 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Footscray Station and Northcote?

No, there is no direct bus from Footscray Station station to Northcote. However, there are services departing from Footscray Station/Irving St and arriving at High St/Arthurton Rd via Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h.

Is there a direct train between Footscray Station and Northcote?

No, there is no direct train from Footscray Station station to Northcote station. However, there are services departing from Footscray Station and arriving at Croxton Station via Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43 min.

How far is it from Footscray Station to Northcote?

The distance between Footscray Station and Northcote is 16 km. The road distance is 12.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Footscray Station to Northcote without a car is to train which takes 43 min and costs $6.

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

It takes approximately 43 min to get from Footscray Station to Northcote, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

Train or bus from Footscray Station to Northcote?

The best way to get from Footscray Station to Northcote is to train which takes 43 min and costs $6. Alternatively, you can line 404 bus and line 508 bus, which costs $6 and takes 1h.

Where does the Footscray Station to Northcote bus arrive?

Footscray Station to Northcote bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rd station.

Where does the Footscray Station to Northcote train arrive?

Footscray Station to Northcote train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Southern Cross Station.

Can I drive from Footscray Station to Northcote?

Yes, the driving distance between Footscray Station to Northcote is 13 km. It takes approximately 15 min to drive from Footscray Station to Northcote.

Where can I stay near Northcote?

There are 5242+ hotels available in Northcote.

Footscray Station to Northcote - 6 ways to travel via train, and line 404 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Footscray Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain Williamstown / ...
2. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Croxton Stationtrain Mernda
43 min
$6
Drive 12.6 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Footscray Station to Northcotecar 12.6 km
15 min
$3–4
Line 404 bus, line 508 bus
1. Take the bus from Footscray Station/Irving St to Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rdbus 404
2. Take the bus from Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rd to High St/Arthurton Rdbus 508
1h
$6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Footscray Station to Northcotetaxi 12.6 km
15 min
$30–40
Line 86 tram
1. Take the tram from Spencer St/Bourke St #1 to Bent St/High St #34tram 86
54 min
$12
Line 216 bus, line 86 tram
1. Take the bus from Footscray Station/Irving St to Bourke St/Queen Stbus 216
2. Take the tram from Queen St/Bourke St #4 to Bent St/High St #34tram 86
1h 6m
$12

Footscray Station to Northcote by train

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Distance: 16.4 km
Duration: 43 min

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

You can take a train from Footscray Station to Croxton Station via Southern Cross Station in around 43 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Footscray Station/Irving St to High St/Arthurton Rd via Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rd in around 1h.

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