What is the cheapest way to get from Footscray to Taylors Lakes?

The cheapest way to get from Footscray to Taylors Lakes is to drive which costs $3 - $5 and takes 17 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Footscray to Taylors Lakes?

The fastest way to get from Footscray to Taylors Lakes is to taxi which takes 17 min and costs $45 - $55.

Is there a direct bus between Footscray and Taylors Lakes?

No, there is no direct bus from Footscray to Taylors Lakes. However, there are services departing from Nicholson St/Droop St and arriving at Melton Hwy/Parmelia Dr via Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Footscray and Taylors Lakes?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Footscray Station station and arriving at Watergardens Station station. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 26 min.

How far is it from Footscray to Taylors Lakes?

The distance between Footscray and Taylors Lakes is 18 km. The road distance is 17.8 km.

How do I travel from Footscray to Taylors Lakes without a car?

The best way to get from Footscray to Taylors Lakes without a car is to train which takes 26 min and costs $6.

How long does it take to get from Footscray to Taylors Lakes?

The train from Footscray Station to Watergardens Station takes 26 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

Where do I catch the Footscray to Taylors Lakes bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Footscray to Taylors Lakes train from?

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

Train or bus from Footscray to Taylors Lakes?

The best way to get from Footscray to Taylors Lakes is to train which takes 26 min and costs $6. Alternatively, you can line 472 bus and line 476 bus, which costs $6 and takes 1h 45m.

Where does the Footscray to Taylors Lakes bus arrive?

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

Where does the Footscray to Taylors Lakes train arrive?

Footscray to Taylors Lakes train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Watergardens Station.

Can I drive from Footscray to Taylors Lakes?

Yes, the driving distance between Footscray to Taylors Lakes is 18 km. It takes approximately 17 min to drive from Footscray to Taylors Lakes.

Where can I stay near Taylors Lakes?

There are 4471+ hotels available in Taylors Lakes.

Footscray to Taylors Lakes - 4 ways to travel via train, and line 472 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Footscray to Taylors Lakes by train, bus, taxi, or car

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best
1. Take the train from Footscray Station to Watergardens Stationtrain Sunbury
26 min
$6
Drive 17.8 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Footscray to Taylors Lakescar 17.8 km
17 min
$4–5
Line 472 bus, line 476 bus
1. Take the bus from Nicholson St/Droop St to Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rdbus 472
2. Take the bus from Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rd to Melton Hwy/Parmelia Drbus 476
1h 45m
$6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Footscray to Taylors Lakestaxi 17.8 km
17 min
$45–55

Footscray to Taylors Lakes by train

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Distance: 17.7 km
Duration: 26 min

What companies run services between Footscray, VIC, Australia and Taylors Lakes, VIC, Australia?

Metro Trains Melbourne operates a train from Footscray Station to Watergardens Station every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 26 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nicholson St/Droop St to Melton Hwy/Parmelia Dr via Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rd in around 1h 45m.

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