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

The cheapest way to get from Footscray to Blackburn is to drive which costs $4 - $6 and takes 27 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Footscray to Blackburn is to taxi which takes 27 min and costs $55 - $70.

Is there a direct bus between Footscray and Blackburn?

No, there is no direct bus from Footscray to Blackburn. However, there are services departing from Nicholson St/Irving St and arriving at Albert St/Railway Rd via County Court/Lonsdale St and The Pines SC/Reynolds Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Footscray and Blackburn?

No, there is no direct train from Footscray station to Blackburn station. However, there are services departing from Footscray Station and arriving at Blackburn Station via Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 57 min.

How far is it from Footscray to Blackburn?

The distance between Footscray and Blackburn is 26 km. The road distance is 23.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Footscray to Blackburn without a car is to train which takes 57 min and costs $6.

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

It takes approximately 57 min to get from Footscray to Blackburn, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Footscray to Blackburn bus from?

Footscray to Blackburn bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from County Court/Lonsdale St station.

Where do I catch the Footscray to Blackburn train from?

Footscray to Blackburn train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Southern Cross Station.

Train or bus from Footscray to Blackburn?

The best way to get from Footscray to Blackburn is to train which takes 57 min and costs $6. Alternatively, you can line 905 bus and line 901 bus, which costs $12 and takes 1h 50m.

Where does the Footscray to Blackburn bus arrive?

Footscray to Blackburn bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at The Pines SC/Reynolds Rd station.

Where does the Footscray to Blackburn train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Footscray to Blackburn?

Yes, the driving distance between Footscray to Blackburn is 23 km. It takes approximately 27 min to drive from Footscray to Blackburn.

Where can I stay near Blackburn?

There are 5264+ hotels available in Blackburn.

Footscray to Blackburn - 4 ways to travel via train, and line 905 bus

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

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1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Blackburn Stationtrain Belgrave / ...
57 min
$5
Line 905 bus, line 901 bus
1. Take the bus from County Court/Lonsdale St to The Pines SC/Reynolds Rdbus 905 / ...
2. Take the bus from The Pines SC/Reynolds Rd to Albert St/Railway Rdbus 901
1h 50m
$12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Footscray to Blackburntaxi 23.2 km
27 min
$55–70
Drive 23.2 km
1. Drive from Footscray to Blackburncar 23.2 km
27 min
$5–6

Footscray to Blackburn by train

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Distance: 25.6 km
Duration: 57 min

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

Metro Trains Melbourne operates a train from Southern Cross Station to Blackburn Station every 20 minutes, and the journey takes 38 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nicholson St/Irving St to Albert St/Railway Rd via William St/A'Beckett St, County Court/Lonsdale St, and The Pines SC/Reynolds Rd in around 1h 50m.

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