What is the cheapest way to get from Footscray to Reservoir?

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

What is the fastest way to get from Footscray to Reservoir?

The fastest way to get from Footscray to Reservoir is to taxi which takes 20 min and costs $40 - $55.

Is there a direct bus between Footscray and Reservoir?

No, there is no direct bus from Footscray to Reservoir station. However, there are services departing from Nicholson St/Droop St and arriving at Preston Station/Murray Rd via Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rd and Essendon Station/Mt Alexander Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 22m.

Is there a direct train between Footscray and Reservoir?

No, there is no direct train from Footscray station to Reservoir station. However, there are services departing from Footscray Station and arriving at Reservoir Station via Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 51 min.

How far is it from Footscray to Reservoir?

The distance between Footscray and Reservoir is 22 km. The road distance is 16.6 km.

How do I travel from Footscray to Reservoir without a car?

The best way to get from Footscray to Reservoir without a car is to train which takes 51 min and costs $6.

How long does it take to get from Footscray to Reservoir?

It takes approximately 51 min to get from Footscray to Reservoir, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Footscray to Reservoir bus from?

Footscray to Reservoir bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Nicholson St/Droop St station.

Where do I catch the Footscray to Reservoir train from?

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

Train or bus from Footscray to Reservoir?

The best way to get from Footscray to Reservoir is to train which takes 51 min and costs $6. Alternatively, you can line 472 bus and line 903 bus, which costs $12 and takes 1h 22m.

Where does the Footscray to Reservoir bus arrive?

Footscray to Reservoir bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rd station.

Where does the Footscray to Reservoir train arrive?

Footscray to Reservoir train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Southern Cross Station.

Can I drive from Footscray to Reservoir?

Yes, the driving distance between Footscray to Reservoir is 17 km. It takes approximately 20 min to drive from Footscray to Reservoir.

Where can I stay near Reservoir?

There are 5103+ hotels available in Reservoir.

Footscray to Reservoir - 5 ways to travel via train, and line 472 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Footscray to Reservoir by train, bus, taxi, car, or tram

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Footscray Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain Williamstown / ...
2. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Reservoir Stationtrain Mernda
51 min
$6
Drive 16.6 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Footscray to Reservoircar 16.6 km
20 min
$3–5
Line 472 bus, line 903 bus
1. Take the bus from Nicholson St/Droop St to Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rdbus 472
2. Take the bus from Essendon Station/Mt Alexander Rd to Preston Station/Murray Rdbus 903
1h 22m
$12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Footscray to Reservoirtaxi 16.6 km
20 min
$40–55
Line 11 tram
1. Take the tram from Southern Cross Station/Collins St #D14 to West Preston/Gilbert Rd #47tram 11
1h 3m
$12

Footscray to Reservoir by train

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Distance: 21.8 km
Duration: 51 min

What companies run services between Footscray, VIC, Australia and Reservoir, VIC, Australia?

You can take a train from Footscray Station to Reservoir Station via Southern Cross Station in around 51 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nicholson St/Droop St to Preston Station/Murray Rd via Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rd, Essendon Station/Russell St, and Essendon Station/Mt Alexander Rd in around 1h 22m.

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