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

The cheapest way to get from Footscray to Eltham is to drive which costs $5 - $8 and takes 30 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Footscray to Eltham is to taxi which takes 30 min and costs $70 - $85.

Is there a direct bus between Footscray and Eltham?

No, there is no direct bus from Footscray to Eltham. However, there are services departing from Nicholson St/Irving St and arriving at Mt Pleasant Rd/Main Rd via County Court/Lonsdale St and Doncaster Shopping Centre/Williamsons Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Footscray and Eltham?

No, there is no direct train from Footscray station to Eltham station. However, there are services departing from Footscray Station and arriving at Eltham Station via Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 26m.

How far is it from Footscray to Eltham?

The distance between Footscray and Eltham is 36 km. The road distance is 28.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Footscray to Eltham without a car is to train which takes 1h 26m and costs $12.

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

It takes approximately 1h 26m to get from Footscray to Eltham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Footscray to Eltham bus from?

Footscray to Eltham bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Nicholson St/Irving St station.

Where do I catch the Footscray to Eltham train from?

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

Train or bus from Footscray to Eltham?

The best way to get from Footscray to Eltham is to train which takes 1h 26m and costs $12. Alternatively, you can line 220 bus and line 304 bus, which costs $12 and takes 1h 57m.

Where does the Footscray to Eltham bus arrive?

Footscray to Eltham bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at William St/A'Beckett St station.

Where does the Footscray to Eltham train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Footscray to Eltham?

Yes, the driving distance between Footscray to Eltham is 29 km. It takes approximately 30 min to drive from Footscray to Eltham.

Where can I stay near Eltham?

There are 5094+ hotels available in Eltham.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Eltham Stationtrain Hurstbridge
1h 26m
$12
Drive 28.6 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Footscray to Elthamcar 28.6 km
30 min
$6–8
Line 220 bus, line 304 bus
1. Take the bus from Nicholson St/Irving St to William St/A'Beckett Stbus 220
2. Take the bus from County Court/Lonsdale St to Doncaster Shopping Centre/Williamsons Rdbus 304 / ...
1h 57m
$12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Footscray to Elthamtaxi 28.6 km
30 min
$70–85
Line 82 tram, line 902 bus
1. Take the tram from Nicholson St/Hopkins St #62 to Moonee Ponds Junction/Pascoe Vale Rd #32tram 82
2. Take the bus from Dromana Ave/Matthews Ave to Antoinette Bvd/Main Rdbus 902
2h 19m
$12

Footscray to Eltham by train and bus

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Distance: 36.4 km
Duration: 1h 26m

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

Metro Trains Melbourne operates a train from Southern Cross Station to Eltham Station every 20 minutes, and the journey takes 51 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nicholson St/Irving St to Mt Pleasant Rd/Main Rd via William St/A'Beckett St, County Court/Lonsdale St, and Doncaster Shopping Centre/Williamsons Rd in around 1h 57m.

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