What is the cheapest way to get from Footscray to Essendon Fields?

The cheapest way to get from Footscray to Essendon Fields is to drive which costs $2 - $3 and takes 13 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Footscray to Essendon Fields?

The fastest way to get from Footscray to Essendon Fields is to taxi which takes 13 min and costs $35 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Footscray and Essendon Fields?

No, there is no direct bus from Footscray to Essendon Fields. However, there are services departing from Nicholson St/Droop St and arriving at Essendon Fields/English St via Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 53 min.

Is there a direct train between Footscray and Essendon Fields?

No, there is no direct train from Footscray to Essendon Fields. However, there are services departing from Nicholson St/Hopkins St #62 and arriving at Earl St/Matthews Ave #56 via Moonee Ponds Junction/Pascoe Vale Rd #32. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 51 min.

How far is it from Footscray to Essendon Fields?

The distance between Footscray and Essendon Fields is 12 km. The road distance is 11.8 km.

How do I travel from Footscray to Essendon Fields without a car?

The best way to get from Footscray to Essendon Fields without a car is to bus and line 59 tram which takes 40 min and costs $12.

How long does it take to get from Footscray to Essendon Fields?

It takes approximately 40 min to get from Footscray to Essendon Fields, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Footscray to Essendon Fields bus from?

Footscray to Essendon Fields bus services, operated by Public Transport Victoria, depart from Nicholson St/Droop St station.

Where do I catch the Footscray to Essendon Fields train from?

Footscray to Essendon Fields train services, operated by Yarra Trams, depart from Nicholson St/Hopkins St #62 station.

Where does the Footscray to Essendon Fields bus arrive?

Footscray to Essendon Fields bus services, operated by Public Transport Victoria, arrive at Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rd station.

Where does the Footscray to Essendon Fields train arrive?

Footscray to Essendon Fields train services, operated by Yarra Trams, arrive at Moonee Ponds Junction/Pascoe Vale Rd #32 station.

Can I drive from Footscray to Essendon Fields?

Yes, the driving distance between Footscray to Essendon Fields is 12 km. It takes approximately 13 min to drive from Footscray to Essendon Fields.

Where can I stay near Essendon Fields?

There are 4972+ hotels available in Essendon Fields.

Footscray to Essendon Fields - 6 ways to travel via bus, line 59 tram, and taxi

How to get fromFootscray to Essendon Fields

Travel from

See all options

Search accommodation with Expedia

There are 6 ways to get from Footscray to Essendon Fields by bus, tram, taxi, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, line 59 tram
best
1. Take the bus from Footscray Station/Irving St to Chaucer St/Ascot Vale Rdbus 404
2. Take the tram from Montgomery St/Mt Alexander Rd #31 to Earl St/Matthews Ave #56tram 59
40 min
$12
Drive 11.8 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Footscray to Essendon Fieldscar 11.8 km
13 min
$3
Bus
1. Take the bus from Nicholson St/Droop St to Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rdbus 472
2. Take the bus from Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rd to Essendon Fields/English Stbus 477
53 min
$12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Footscray to Essendon Fieldstaxi 11.8 km
13 min
$35–45
Line 82 tram, line 59 tram
1. Take the tram from Nicholson St/Hopkins St #62 to Moonee Ponds Junction/Pascoe Vale Rd #32tram 82
2. Take the tram from Moonee Ponds Junction/Pascoe Vale Rd #32 to Earl St/Matthews Ave #56tram 59
51 min
$12
Line 82 tram, 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 Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rd to Essendon Fields/English Stbus 477
58 min
$12

Footscray to Essendon Fields by bus and tram

336Weekly Services

40 minAverage Duration

$12Cheapest Price

See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Footscray to Essendon Fields.

Launch map view

Distance: 12 km
Duration: 40 min

What companies run services between Footscray, VIC, Australia and Essendon Fields, VIC, Australia?

You can take a bus from Nicholson St/Droop St to Essendon Fields/English St via Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rd in around 53 min. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Nicholson St/Hopkins St #62 to Earl St/Matthews Ave #56 via Moonee Ponds Junction/Pascoe Vale Rd #32 in around 51 min.

Train operators

Bus operators

Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around Australia

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.