What is the cheapest way to get from Footscray to South Melbourne?

The cheapest way to get from Footscray to South Melbourne is to train which costs $6 and takes 9 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Footscray to South Melbourne?

The fastest way to get from Footscray to South Melbourne is to taxi which takes 8 min and costs $22 - $27.

Is there a direct bus between Footscray and South Melbourne?

No, there is no direct bus from Footscray to South Melbourne. However, there are services departing from Nicholson St/Irving St and arriving at Ferrars St/City Rd via Queen Victoria Market/Franklin St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43 min.

Is there a direct train between Footscray and South Melbourne?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Footscray Station station and arriving at Southern Cross Station station. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9 min.

How far is it from Footscray to South Melbourne?

The distance between Footscray and South Melbourne is 5 km.

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

The best way to get from Footscray to South Melbourne without a car is to train which takes 9 min and costs $6.

How long does it take to get from Footscray to South Melbourne?

The train from Footscray Station to Southern Cross Station takes 9 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the Footscray to South Melbourne bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Footscray to South Melbourne train from?

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

Train or bus from Footscray to South Melbourne?

The best way to get from Footscray to South Melbourne is to train which takes 9 min and costs $6. Alternatively, you can line 220 bus and line 234 bus, which costs $6 and takes 43 min.

Where does the Footscray to South Melbourne bus arrive?

Footscray to South Melbourne bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at William St/A'Beckett St station.

Where does the Footscray to South Melbourne train arrive?

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

Where can I stay near South Melbourne?

There are 5279+ hotels available in South Melbourne.

Footscray to South Melbourne - 6 ways to travel via train, and line 220 bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Footscray to South Melbourne by train, bus, taxi, foot, or tram

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1. Take the train from Footscray Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain Williamstown / ...
9 min
$6
Line 220 bus, line 234 bus
1. Take the bus from Nicholson St/Irving St to William St/A'Beckett Stbus 220
2. Take the bus from Queen Victoria Market/Franklin St to Ferrars St/City Rdbus 234
43 min
$6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Footscray to South Melbournetaxi 7.6 km
8 min
$22–27
Walk
1. Take the foot from Footscray to South Melbournewalk 7.7 km
1h 32m
Train, line 96 tram
1. Take the train from Footscray Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain Williamstown / ...
2. Take the tram from Southern Cross to South Melbourne Station/Light Rail #127tram 96
23 min
$12
Line 216 bus, line 96 tram
1. Take the bus from Footscray Station/Irving St to Bourke St/Queen Stbus 216
2. Take the tram from Queen St/Bourke St #4 to South Melbourne Station/Light Rail #127tram 96
46 min
$12

Footscray to South Melbourne by train

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Distance: 5.5 km
Duration: 9 min

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

Metro Trains Melbourne operates a train from Footscray Station to Southern Cross Station every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 9 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nicholson St/Irving St to Ferrars St/City Rd via Queen Victoria Market/Franklin St in around 43 min.

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