What is the cheapest way to get from Footscray to Chirnside Park?

The cheapest way to get from Footscray to Chirnside Park is to drive which costs $8 - $12 and takes 40 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Footscray to Chirnside Park?

The fastest way to get from Footscray to Chirnside Park is to drive which takes 40 min and costs $8 - $12.

Is there a direct bus between Footscray and Chirnside Park?

No, there is no direct bus from Footscray to Chirnside Park. However, there are services departing from Nicholson St/Irving St and arriving at Edward Rd/Switchback Rd via County Court/Lonsdale St, The Pines SC/Reynolds Rd, Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy and Chirnside Park SC/Maroondah Hwy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Footscray and Chirnside Park?

No, there is no direct train from Footscray station to Chirnside Park station. However, there are services departing from Footscray Station and arriving at Lilydale Station via Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 34m.

How far is it from Footscray to Chirnside Park?

The distance between Footscray and Chirnside Park is 51 km. The road distance is 45.1 km.

How do I travel from Footscray to Chirnside Park without a car?

The best way to get from Footscray to Chirnside Park without a car is to train which takes 2h 34m and costs $12.

How long does it take to get from Footscray to Chirnside Park?

It takes approximately 2h 34m to get from Footscray to Chirnside Park, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Footscray to Chirnside Park bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Footscray to Chirnside Park train from?

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

Train or bus from Footscray to Chirnside Park?

The best way to get from Footscray to Chirnside Park is to train which takes 2h 34m and costs $12. Alternatively, you can line 905 bus and line 901 bus and line 670 bus, which costs $12 and takes 3h 45m.

Where does the Footscray to Chirnside Park bus arrive?

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

Where does the Footscray to Chirnside Park train arrive?

Footscray to Chirnside Park train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Lilydale Station.

Can I drive from Footscray to Chirnside Park?

Yes, the driving distance between Footscray to Chirnside Park is 45 km. It takes approximately 40 min to drive from Footscray to Chirnside Park.

Where can I stay near Chirnside Park?

There are 712+ hotels available in Chirnside Park.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Lilydale Stationtrain Lilydale
2h 34m
$12
Drive 45.1 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Footscray to Chirnside Parkcar 45.1 km
40 min
$9–12
Line 905 bus, line 901 bus, line 670 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 Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwybus 901
3. Take the bus from Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy to Chirnside Park SC/Maroondah Hwybus 670 / ...
3h 45m
$12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Footscray to Chirnside Parktaxi 45.1 km
40 min
$100–130

Footscray to Chirnside Park by train and bus

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Distance: 51 km
Duration: 2h 34m

What companies run services between Footscray, VIC, Australia and Chirnside Park, VIC, Australia?

Metro Trains Melbourne operates a train from Southern Cross Station to Lilydale Station hourly, and the journey takes 1h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nicholson St/Irving St to Edward Rd/Switchback Rd via William St/A'Beckett St, County Court/Lonsdale St, The Pines SC/Reynolds Rd, Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy, and Chirnside Park SC/Maroondah Hwy in around 3h 45m.

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