What is the cheapest way to get from Footscray to Swanston Street?

The cheapest way to get from Footscray to Swanston Street is to train which costs $6 and takes 10 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Footscray to Swanston Street?

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

Is there a direct bus between Footscray and Swanston Street?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Nicholson St/Irving St and arriving at Queen Victoria Market/Peel St. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 16 min.

Is there a direct train between Footscray and Swanston Street?

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 Swanston Street?

The distance between Footscray and Swanston Street is 6 km.

How do I travel from Footscray to Swanston Street without a car?

The best way to get from Footscray to Swanston Street without a car is to train which takes 10 min and costs $6.

How long does it take to get from Footscray to Swanston Street?

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 Swanston Street bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Footscray to Swanston Street train from?

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

Train or bus from Footscray to Swanston Street?

The best way to get from Footscray to Swanston Street is to train which takes 10 min and costs $6. Alternatively, you can line 220 bus, which costs $6 and takes 16 min.

Where does the Footscray to Swanston Street bus arrive?

Footscray to Swanston Street bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Queen Victoria Market/Peel St station.

Where does the Footscray to Swanston Street train arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Swanston Street?

There are 5301+ hotels available in Swanston Street.

Footscray to Swanston Street - 4 ways to travel via train, and line 220 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Footscray to Swanston Street by train, bus, taxi, or foot

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Footscray Station to State Library Stationtrain Sunbury
10 min
$6
Line 220 bus
1. Take the bus from Nicholson St/Irving St to Queen Victoria Market/Peel Stbus 220
16 min
$6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Footscray to Swanston Streettaxi 5.9 km
7 min
$19–23
Walk
1. Take the foot from Footscray to Swanston Streetwalk 6 km
1h 11m

Footscray to Swanston Street by train

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Distance: 6.5 km
Duration: 10 min

What companies run services between Footscray, VIC, Australia and Swanston Street, 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 Queen Victoria Market/Peel St every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 16 min.

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