What is the cheapest way to get from Footscray to Forest Hill?

The cheapest way to get from Footscray to Forest Hill is to drive which costs $4 - $7 and takes 29 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Footscray to Forest Hill?

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

Is there a direct bus between Footscray and Forest Hill?

No, there is no direct bus from Footscray to Forest Hill. However, there are services departing from Nicholson St/Irving St and arriving at Canterbury Rd/Springvale Rd via County Court/Lonsdale St and Doncaster Shopping Centre/Williamsons Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 11m.

Is there a direct train between Footscray and Forest Hill?

No, there is no direct train from Footscray station to Forest Hill station. However, there are services departing from Footscray Station and arriving at Nunawading Station via Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 16m.

How far is it from Footscray to Forest Hill?

The distance between Footscray and Forest Hill is 30 km. The road distance is 25.1 km.

How do I travel from Footscray to Forest Hill without a car?

The best way to get from Footscray to Forest Hill without a car is to train which takes 1h 16m and costs $12.

How long does it take to get from Footscray to Forest Hill?

It takes approximately 1h 16m to get from Footscray to Forest Hill, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Footscray to Forest Hill bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Footscray to Forest Hill train from?

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

Train or bus from Footscray to Forest Hill?

The best way to get from Footscray to Forest Hill is to train which takes 1h 16m and costs $12. Alternatively, you can line 304 bus and line 902 bus, which costs $12 and takes 2h 11m.

Where does the Footscray to Forest Hill bus arrive?

Footscray to Forest Hill bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Doncaster Shopping Centre/Williamsons Rd station.

Where does the Footscray to Forest Hill train arrive?

Footscray to Forest Hill train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Nunawading Station.

Can I drive from Footscray to Forest Hill?

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

Where can I stay near Forest Hill?

There are 5190+ hotels available in Forest Hill.

Footscray to Forest Hill - 6 ways to travel via train, and line 304 bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Footscray to Forest Hill by train, bus, taxi, car, or tram

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Nunawading Stationtrain Belgrave / ...
1h 16m
$12
Drive 25.1 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Footscray to Forest Hillcar 25.1 km
29 min
$5–7
Line 304 bus, line 902 bus
1. Take the bus from County Court/Lonsdale St to Doncaster Shopping Centre/Williamsons Rdbus 304 / ...
2. Take the bus from Doncaster Shopping Centre/Williamsons Rd to Canterbury Rd/Springvale Rdbus 902
2h 11m
$12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Footscray to Forest Hilltaxi 25.1 km
29 min
$60–75
Line 75 tram
1. Take the tram from Swanston St/Flinders St #5 to Springvale Rd/Burwood Hwy #73tram 75
1h 38m
$18
Line 109 tram, line 765 bus
1. Take the tram from Melbourne Town Hall/Collins St #6 to Box Hill Central/Whitehorse Rd #58tram 109
2. Take the bus from Box Hill Bus Station/Station St to Forest Hill SC/Canterbury Rdbus 735 / ...
1h 46m
$18

Footscray to Forest Hill by train and bus

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Distance: 29.6 km
Duration: 1h 16m

What companies run services between Footscray, VIC, Australia and Forest Hill, VIC, Australia?

Metro Trains Melbourne operates a train from Southern Cross Station to Nunawading Station every 20 minutes, and the journey takes 41 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nicholson St/Irving St to Canterbury Rd/Springvale Rd via William St/A'Beckett St, County Court/Lonsdale St, and Doncaster Shopping Centre/Williamsons Rd in around 2h 11m.

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