What is the cheapest way to get from Footscray to Heidelberg West?

The cheapest way to get from Footscray to Heidelberg West is to drive which costs $3 - $5 and takes 20 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Footscray to Heidelberg West?

The fastest way to get from Footscray to Heidelberg West is to taxi which takes 20 min and costs $45 - $60.

Is there a direct bus between Footscray and Heidelberg West?

No, there is no direct bus from Footscray station to Heidelberg West. However, there are services departing from Footscray Station/Irving St and arriving at Pacific Dr/Oriel Rd via Bourke St/Queen St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Footscray and Heidelberg West?

No, there is no direct train from Footscray station to Heidelberg West station. However, there are services departing from Footscray Station and arriving at Heidelberg Station via Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 24m.

How far is it from Footscray to Heidelberg West?

The distance between Footscray and Heidelberg West is 23 km. The road distance is 18.3 km.

How do I travel from Footscray to Heidelberg West without a car?

The best way to get from Footscray to Heidelberg West without a car is to train and line 903 bus which takes 1h 13m and costs $12.

How long does it take to get from Footscray to Heidelberg West?

It takes approximately 1h 13m to get from Footscray to Heidelberg West, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Footscray to Heidelberg West bus from?

Footscray to Heidelberg West bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Footscray Station/Irving St.

Where do I catch the Footscray to Heidelberg West train from?

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

Train or bus from Footscray to Heidelberg West?

The best way to get from Footscray to Heidelberg West is to line 216 bus and line 250 bus which takes 1h 28m and costs $6. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $12 and takes 1h 24m.

Where does the Footscray to Heidelberg West bus arrive?

Footscray to Heidelberg West bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Bourke St/Queen St station.

Where does the Footscray to Heidelberg West train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Footscray to Heidelberg West?

Yes, the driving distance between Footscray to Heidelberg West is 18 km. It takes approximately 20 min to drive from Footscray to Heidelberg West.

Where can I stay near Heidelberg West?

There are 5191+ hotels available in Heidelberg West.

Footscray to Heidelberg West - 5 ways to travel via train, and line 903 bus

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

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Train, line 903 bus
best
1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Preston Stationtrain Mernda
2. Take the bus from Preston Station/Murray Rd to Olympic Village Shopping Centre/Southern Rdbus 903
1h 13m
$12
Drive 18.3 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Footscray to Heidelberg Westcar 18.3 km
20 min
$4–5
Line 216 bus, line 250 bus
1. Take the bus from Footscray Station/Irving St to Bourke St/Queen Stbus 216
2. Take the bus from Bourke St/Queen St to Pacific Dr/Oriel Rdbus 250 / ...
1h 28m
$6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Footscray to Heidelberg Westtaxi 18.3 km
20 min
$45–60
Train
1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Heidelberg Stationtrain Hurstbridge
1h 24m
$12

Footscray to Heidelberg West by train and bus

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Distance: 23.2 km
Duration: 1h 13m

What companies run services between Footscray, VIC, Australia and Heidelberg West, VIC, Australia?

You can take a bus from Footscray Station/Irving St to Pacific Dr/Oriel Rd via Bourke St/Queen St in around 1h 28m. Alternatively, Metro Trains Melbourne operates a train from Southern Cross Station to Heidelberg Station every 20 minutes, and the journey takes 32 min.

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