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

The cheapest way to get from Footscray to Doreen is to drive which costs $7 - $11 and takes 44 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Footscray to Doreen is to drive which takes 44 min and costs $7 - $11.

Is there a direct bus between Footscray and Doreen?

No, there is no direct bus from Footscray station to Doreen. However, there are services departing from Footscray Station/Irving St and arriving at Cathedral Rise/Timbertop Dr via Bourke St/Queen St, La Trobe University Medical Centre/Plenty Rd and Mernda Station/Bridge Inn Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Footscray and Doreen?

No, there is no direct train from Footscray station to Doreen station. However, there are services departing from Footscray Station and arriving at Mernda Station via Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 29m.

How far is it from Footscray to Doreen?

The distance between Footscray and Doreen is 43 km. The road distance is 40.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Footscray to Doreen without a car is to train which takes 1h 29m and costs $12.

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

It takes approximately 1h 29m to get from Footscray to Doreen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Footscray to Doreen bus from?

Footscray to Doreen bus services, operated by Public Transport Victoria, depart from Bourke St/Queen St station.

Where do I catch the Footscray to Doreen train from?

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

Train or bus from Footscray to Doreen?

The best way to get from Footscray to Doreen is to train which takes 1h 29m and costs $12. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $18 and takes 3h 4m.

Where does the Footscray to Doreen bus arrive?

Footscray to Doreen bus services, operated by Public Transport Victoria, arrive at La Trobe University station.

Where does the Footscray to Doreen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Footscray to Doreen?

Yes, the driving distance between Footscray to Doreen is 41 km. It takes approximately 44 min to drive from Footscray to Doreen.

Where can I stay near Doreen?

There are 328+ hotels available in Doreen.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Mernda Stationtrain Mernda
1h 29m
$12
Drive 40.6 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Footscray to Doreencar 40.6 km
44 min
$8–11
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bourke St/Queen St to La Trobe Universitybus 250 / ...
2. Take the bus from La Trobe University Medical Centre/Plenty Rd to Mernda Station/Bridge Inn Rdbus 382
3h 4m
$18
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Footscray to Doreentaxi 40.6 km
44 min
$95–120
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Footscray Station/Irving St to County Court/Lonsdale Stbus 216
2. Take the train from Flagstaff Station to Mernda Stationtrain
3. Take the bus from Mernda Station/Bridge Inn Rd to Cathedral Rise/Timbertop Drbus 381
2h 6m
$18

Footscray to Doreen by train and bus

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Distance: 43.4 km
Duration: 1h 29m

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

Metro Trains Melbourne operates a train from Southern Cross Station to Mernda Station every 20 minutes, and the journey takes 58 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Footscray Station/Irving St to Cathedral Rise/Timbertop Dr via Bourke St/Queen St, La Trobe University, La Trobe University Medical Centre/Plenty Rd, and Mernda Station/Bridge Inn Rd in around 3h 4m.

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