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

The cheapest way to get from Footscray to Aintree is to drive which costs $4 - $7 and takes 25 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Footscray to Aintree is to train which takes 21 min and costs $7 - $11.

Is there a direct bus between Footscray and Aintree?

No, there is no direct bus from Footscray to Aintree. However, there are services departing from Leeds St/Hopkins St and arriving at Stewart Cres/Westcott Pde via Sunshine Station/Dickson St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Footscray and Aintree?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Footscray Station station and arriving at Rockbank Station station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 21 min.

How far is it from Footscray to Aintree?

The distance between Footscray and Aintree is 24 km. The road distance is 25 km.

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

The best way to get from Footscray to Aintree without a car is to train which takes 21 min and costs $7 - $11.

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

The train from Footscray Station to Rockbank Station takes 21 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Footscray to Aintree bus from?

Footscray to Aintree bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Leeds St/Hopkins St station.

Where do I catch the Footscray to Aintree train from?

Footscray to Aintree train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Footscray Station.

Train or bus from Footscray to Aintree?

The best way to get from Footscray to Aintree is to train which takes 21 min and costs $7 - $11. Alternatively, you can line 216 bus and line 456 bus, which costs $6 and takes 1h 26m.

Where does the Footscray to Aintree bus arrive?

Footscray to Aintree bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Sunshine Station/Dickson St.

Where does the Footscray to Aintree train arrive?

Footscray to Aintree train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Rockbank Station.

Can I drive from Footscray to Aintree?

Yes, the driving distance between Footscray to Aintree is 25 km. It takes approximately 25 min to drive from Footscray to Aintree.

Where can I stay near Aintree?

There are 476+ hotels available in Aintree.

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There are 5 ways to get from Footscray to Aintree by train, bus, taxi, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Footscray Station to Rockbank Stationtrain Ballarat
21 min
$7–11
Drive 25 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Footscray to Aintreecar 25 km
25 min
$5–7
Line 216 bus, line 456 bus
1. Take the bus from Leeds St/Hopkins St to Sunshine Station/Dickson Stbus 216
2. Take the bus from Sunshine Station/Dickson St to Stewart Cres/Westcott Pdebus 456
1h 26m
$6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Footscray to Aintreetaxi 25 km
25 min
$60–75
Train, line 444 bus
1. Take the train from Footscray Station to Rockbank Stationtrain Ballarat
2. Take the bus from Rockbank Station to Aintree Town Centre/Fields Stbus 444
1h
$14–17

Footscray to Aintree by train

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Distance: 24.1 km
Duration: 21 min

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

V/Line operates a train from Footscray Station to Rockbank Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $7–11 and the journey takes 21 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leeds St/Hopkins St to Stewart Cres/Westcott Pde via Sunshine Station/Dickson St in around 1h 26m.

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