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

The cheapest way to get from Footscray to Epping is to train which costs $6 and takes 1h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Footscray to Epping is to taxi which takes 29 min and costs $60 - $75.

Is there a direct bus between Footscray and Epping?

No, there is no direct bus from Footscray to Epping. However, there are services departing from Nicholson St/Irving St and arriving at Coulstock St/Davisson St via County Court/Lonsdale St and The Pines SC/Reynolds Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Footscray and Epping?

No, there is no direct train from Footscray station to Epping station. However, there are services departing from Footscray Station and arriving at Epping Station via Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 3m.

How far is it from Footscray to Epping?

The distance between Footscray and Epping is 30 km. The road distance is 25.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Footscray to Epping without a car is to train which takes 1h 3m and costs $6.

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

It takes approximately 1h 3m to get from Footscray to Epping, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Footscray to Epping bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Footscray to Epping train from?

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

Train or bus from Footscray to Epping?

The best way to get from Footscray to Epping is to train which takes 1h 3m and costs $6. Alternatively, you can line 905 bus and line 901 bus, which costs $12 and takes 2h 20m.

Where does the Footscray to Epping bus arrive?

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

Where does the Footscray to Epping train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Footscray to Epping?

Yes, the driving distance between Footscray to Epping is 25 km. It takes approximately 29 min to drive from Footscray to Epping.

Where can I stay near Epping?

There are 4717+ hotels available in Epping.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Epping Stationtrain Mernda
1h 3m
$6
Drive 25.5 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Footscray to Eppingcar 25.5 km
29 min
$5–7
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 Coulstock St/Davisson Stbus 901
2h 20m
$12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Footscray to Eppingtaxi 25.5 km
29 min
$60–75

Footscray to Epping by train

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Distance: 29.6 km
Duration: 1h 3m

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

Metro Trains Melbourne operates a train from Southern Cross Station to Epping Station every 20 minutes, and the journey takes 45 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nicholson St/Irving St to Coulstock St/Davisson St via William St/A'Beckett St, County Court/Lonsdale St, and The Pines SC/Reynolds Rd in around 2h 20m.

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