What is the cheapest way to get from Footscray to Melbourne Central Station?

The cheapest way to get from Footscray to Melbourne Central Station is to train which costs $6 and takes 13 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Footscray to Melbourne Central Station?

The fastest way to get from Footscray to Melbourne Central Station is to taxi which takes 7 min and costs $19 - $23.

Is there a direct bus between Footscray and Melbourne Central Station?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Nicholson St/Irving St and arriving at La Trobe St/Queen St. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 20 min.

Is there a direct train between Footscray and Melbourne Central Station?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Footscray Station station and arriving at State Library Station station. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10 min.

How far is it from Footscray to Melbourne Central Station?

The distance between Footscray and Melbourne Central Station is 7 km.

How do I travel from Footscray to Melbourne Central Station without a car?

The best way to get from Footscray to Melbourne Central Station without a car is to train which takes 13 min and costs $6.

How long does it take to get from Footscray to Melbourne Central Station?

The train from Footscray Station to State Library Station takes 10 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the Footscray to Melbourne Central Station bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Footscray to Melbourne Central Station train from?

Footscray to Melbourne Central Station train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Footscray Station.

Train or bus from Footscray to Melbourne Central Station?

The best way to get from Footscray to Melbourne Central Station is to train which takes 13 min and costs $6. Alternatively, you can line 220 bus, which costs $6 and takes 25 min.

Where does the Footscray to Melbourne Central Station bus arrive?

Footscray to Melbourne Central Station bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at La Trobe St/Queen St station.

Where does the Footscray to Melbourne Central Station train arrive?

Footscray to Melbourne Central Station train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at State Library Station.

Where can I stay near Melbourne Central Station?

There are 5289+ hotels available in Melbourne Central Station.

Footscray to Melbourne Central Station - 4 ways to travel via train

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There are 4 ways to get from Footscray to Melbourne Central Station by train, bus, taxi, or foot

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1. Take the train from Footscray Station to State Library Stationtrain Sunbury
13 min
$6
Line 220 bus
1. Take the bus from Nicholson St/Irving St to La Trobe St/Queen Stbus 220
25 min
$6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Footscray to Melbourne Central Stationtaxi 6 km
7 min
$19–23
Walk
1. Take the foot from Footscray to Melbourne Central Stationwalk 6.2 km
1h 14m

Footscray to Melbourne Central Station by train and foot

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Distance: 6.7 km
Duration: 13 min

What companies run services between Footscray, VIC, Australia and Melbourne Central Station, VIC, Australia?

Metro Trains Melbourne operates a train from Footscray Station to State Library Station every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 10 min. Alternatively, Metropolitan buses operates a bus from Nicholson St/Irving St to La Trobe St/Queen St every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 20 min.

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