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

The cheapest way to get from Footscray to South Melbourne market is to train which costs $6 and takes 33 min.

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Footscray and South Melbourne market?

No, there is no direct bus from Footscray to South Melbourne market. 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 48 min.

Is there a direct train between Footscray and South Melbourne market?

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 market?

The distance between Footscray and South Melbourne market is 8 km.

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

The best way to get from Footscray to South Melbourne market without a car is to train and line 96 tram which takes 24 min and costs $12.

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

It takes approximately 24 min to get from Footscray to South Melbourne market, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

Train or bus from Footscray to South Melbourne market?

The best way to get from Footscray to South Melbourne market is to train which takes 33 min and costs $6. Alternatively, you can line 220 bus and line 234 bus, which costs $6 and takes 48 min.

Where does the Footscray to South Melbourne market bus arrive?

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

Where does the Footscray to South Melbourne market train arrive?

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

Where can I stay near South Melbourne market?

There are 5290+ hotels available in South Melbourne market.

Footscray to South Melbourne market - 6 ways to travel via train

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

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Train, line 96 tram
best
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
24 min
$12
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Footscray Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain Williamstown / ...
33 min
$6
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
47 min
$12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Footscray to South Melbourne markettaxi 7.5 km
8 min
$22–27
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
48 min
$6
Walk
1. Take the walk from Footscray to South Melbourne marketwalk 7.7 km
1h 32m

Footscray to South Melbourne market by train, tram, and foot

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Distance: 7.6 km
Duration: 24 min

What companies run services between Footscray, VIC, Australia and South Melbourne market, 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 South Melbourne market via Queen Victoria Market/Franklin St and Ferrars St/City Rd in around 48 min.

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