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

The cheapest way to get from Footscray to Altona is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 12 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Footscray to Altona is to taxi which takes 12 min and costs $35 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Footscray and Altona?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Leeds St/Paisley St and arriving at Rankin St/Blyth St. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 32 min.

Is there a direct train between Footscray and Altona?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Footscray Station station and arriving at Westona Station station. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 20 min.

How far is it from Footscray to Altona?

The distance between Footscray and Altona is 13 km. The road distance is 12.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Footscray to Altona without a car is to train which takes 20 min and costs $6.

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

The train from Footscray Station to Westona Station takes 20 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.

Where do I catch the Footscray to Altona bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Footscray to Altona train from?

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

Train or bus from Footscray to Altona?

The best way to get from Footscray to Altona is to train which takes 20 min and costs $6. Alternatively, you can line 412 bus, which costs $6 and takes 32 min.

Where does the Footscray to Altona bus arrive?

Footscray to Altona bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Rankin St/Blyth St station.

Where does the Footscray to Altona train arrive?

Footscray to Altona train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Westona Station.

Can I drive from Footscray to Altona?

Yes, the driving distance between Footscray to Altona is 13 km. It takes approximately 12 min to drive from Footscray to Altona.

Where can I stay near Altona?

There are 4943+ hotels available in Altona.

Footscray to Altona - 4 ways to travel via train, line 412 bus, taxi, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Footscray to Altona by train, bus, taxi, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Footscray Station to Westona Stationtrain Werribee / ...
20 min
$6
Drive 12.9 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Footscray to Altonacar 12.9 km
12 min
$3–4
Line 412 bus
1. Take the bus from Leeds St/Paisley St to Rankin St/Blyth Stbus 411 / ...
32 min
$6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Footscray to Altonataxi 12.9 km
12 min
$35–45

Footscray to Altona by train

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Distance: 13 km
Duration: 20 min

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

Metro Trains Melbourne operates a train from Footscray Station to Westona Station every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 20 min. Alternatively, Metropolitan buses operates a bus from Leeds St/Paisley St to Rankin St/Blyth St every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 32 min.

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