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

The cheapest way to get from Footscray to Brighton is to drive which costs $3 - $5 and takes 18 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Footscray to Brighton is to taxi which takes 18 min and costs $40 - $55.

Is there a direct bus between Footscray and Brighton?

No, there is no direct bus from Footscray station to Brighton. However, there are services departing from Footscray Station/Irving St and arriving at Gardenia Rd/North Rd via Bourke St/Queen St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Footscray and Brighton?

No, there is no direct train from Footscray station to Brighton station. However, there are services departing from Footscray Station and arriving at North Brighton Station via Flinders Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41 min.

How far is it from Footscray to Brighton?

The distance between Footscray and Brighton is 19 km. The road distance is 17.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Footscray to Brighton without a car is to train which takes 41 min and costs $6.

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

It takes approximately 41 min to get from Footscray to Brighton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Footscray to Brighton bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Footscray to Brighton train from?

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

Train or bus from Footscray to Brighton?

The best way to get from Footscray to Brighton is to train which takes 41 min and costs $6. Alternatively, you can line 216 bus and line 605 bus, which costs $6 and takes 1h 37m.

Where does the Footscray to Brighton bus arrive?

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

Where does the Footscray to Brighton train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Footscray to Brighton?

Yes, the driving distance between Footscray to Brighton is 17 km. It takes approximately 18 min to drive from Footscray to Brighton.

Where can I stay near Brighton?

There are 5204+ hotels available in Brighton.

Footscray to Brighton - 4 ways to travel via train, and line 216 bus

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

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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 North Brighton Stationtrain Sandringham
41 min
$6
Drive 17.3 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Footscray to Brightoncar 17.3 km
18 min
$4–5
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 Gardenia Rd/North Rdbus 605
1h 37m
$6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Footscray to Brightontaxi 17.3 km
18 min
$40–55

Footscray to Brighton by train

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Distance: 18.9 km
Duration: 41 min

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

You can take a train from Footscray Station to North Brighton Station via Flinders Street Station in around 41 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Footscray Station/Irving St to Gardenia Rd/North Rd via Bourke St/Queen St in around 1h 37m.

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