There are 5 ways to get from Footscray to Northcote (Station) by train, bus, taxi, car, or tram
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Train
best- Take the train from Footscray Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain Williamstown / ...
- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Northcote Stationtrain Mernda
41 min$6Drive 11.2 km
cheapest- Drive from Footscray to Northcote (Station)car 11.2 km
14 min$2–3Line 472 bus, line 508 bus
- Take the bus from Nicholson St/Droop St to Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rdbus 472
- Take the bus from Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rd to Northcote Station/Arthurton Rdbus 508
1h 5m$6Taxi
- Take the taxi from Footscray to Northcote (Station)taxi 11.2 km
14 min$30–40Line 82 tram, line 508 bus
- Take the tram from Nicholson St/Hopkins St #62 to Moonee Ponds Junction/Pascoe Vale Rd #32tram 82
- Take the bus from Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rd to Northcote Station/Arthurton Rdbus 508
1h 7m$12
Footscray to Northcote (Station) by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Footscray to Northcote (Station) is to drive which costs $2 - $3 and takes 14 min.
The fastest way to get from Footscray to Northcote (Station) is to taxi which takes 14 min and costs $30 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Footscray to Northcote (Station) station. However, there are services departing from Nicholson St/Droop St and arriving at Northcote Station/Arthurton Rd via Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Footscray station to Northcote (Station) station. However, there are services departing from Footscray Station and arriving at Northcote Station via Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41 min.
The distance between Footscray and Northcote (Station) is 16 km. The road distance is 11.2 km.
The best way to get from Footscray to Northcote (Station) without a car is to train which takes 41 min and costs $6.
It takes approximately 41 min to get from Footscray to Northcote (Station), including transfers.
Footscray to Northcote (Station) bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Nicholson St/Droop St station.
Footscray to Northcote (Station) train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Footscray Station.
The best way to get from Footscray to Northcote (Station) is to train which takes 41 min and costs $6. Alternatively, you can line 472 bus and line 508 bus, which costs $6 and takes 1h 5m.
What companies run services between Footscray, VIC, Australia and Northcote (Station), VIC, Australia?
You can take a train from Footscray Station to Northcote Station via Southern Cross Station in around 41 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nicholson St/Droop St to Northcote Station/Arthurton Rd via Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rd in around 1h 5m.
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- metrotrains.com.au
Train from Footscray Station to Southern Cross Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/timetables/?line=Alamein&dir=1&ts=1678780587323
Train from Southern Cross Station to Northcote Station
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Website
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/timetables/?line=Alamein&dir=1&ts=1678780587323
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- yarratrams.com.au
Tram from Nicholson St/Hopkins St #62 to Moonee Ponds Junction/Pascoe Vale Rd #32
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://yarratrams.com.au/
- Daily
- $11
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- transport.vic.gov.au
Bus from Nicholson St/Droop St to Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://transport.vic.gov.au/
- Daily
- $12
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
Bus from Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rd to Northcote Station/Arthurton Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- https://transport.vic.gov.au/
- Daily
- $0
- 2 hour ticket
- $0
Bus from Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rd to Northcote Station/Arthurton Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://transport.vic.gov.au/
- Daily
- $12
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Estimated price
- $30–40
13CABS
- Phone
- 132227
- Website
- 13cabs.com.au
Crown Cabs
- Phone
- 1300 12 13 14
- Website
- crowncabs.com.au
Melbourne Silver Premium Cabs
- Phone
- +61 422 502 251
- Website
- melbournesilverpremiumcabs.com.au
Silver Service Taxi Melbourne Airport
- Phone
- +61 412 456 588
- Website
- silver-taximelbourne.com.au
Silver Top Taxi
- Phone
- 13 10 08
- Website
- silvertop.com.au
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More Questions & Answers
Footscray to Northcote (Station) bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rd station.
Footscray to Northcote (Station) train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Southern Cross Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Footscray to Northcote (Station) is 11 km. It takes approximately 14 min to drive from Footscray to Northcote (Station).
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