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

The cheapest way to get from Footscray to Whittlesea is to drive which costs $7 - $12 and takes 43 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Footscray to Whittlesea is to drive which takes 43 min and costs $7 - $12.

Is there a direct bus between Footscray and Whittlesea?

No, there is no direct bus from Footscray station to Whittlesea. However, there are services departing from Footscray Station/Irving St and arriving at Church St/Walnut St via Bourke St/Queen St and La Trobe University Medical Centre/Plenty Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Footscray and Whittlesea?

No, there is no direct train from Footscray station to Whittlesea station. However, there are services departing from Footscray Station and arriving at Mernda Station via Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 50m.

How far is it from Footscray to Whittlesea?

The distance between Footscray and Whittlesea is 50 km. The road distance is 44.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Footscray to Whittlesea without a car is to train which takes 1h 50m and costs $12.

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

It takes approximately 1h 50m to get from Footscray to Whittlesea, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Footscray to Whittlesea bus from?

Footscray to Whittlesea bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Bourke St/Queen St station.

Where do I catch the Footscray to Whittlesea train from?

Footscray to Whittlesea train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Southern Cross Station.

Train or bus from Footscray to Whittlesea?

The best way to get from Footscray to Whittlesea is to train which takes 1h 50m and costs $12. Alternatively, you can line 250 bus and line 382 bus, which costs $12 and takes 3h 8m.

Where does the Footscray to Whittlesea bus arrive?

Footscray to Whittlesea bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at La Trobe University station.

Where does the Footscray to Whittlesea train arrive?

Footscray to Whittlesea train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Mernda Station.

Can I drive from Footscray to Whittlesea?

Yes, the driving distance between Footscray to Whittlesea is 44 km. It takes approximately 43 min to drive from Footscray to Whittlesea.

Where can I stay near Whittlesea?

There are 140+ hotels available in Whittlesea.

Footscray to Whittlesea - 5 ways to travel via train, and line 250 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Mernda Stationtrain Mernda
1h 50m
$12
Drive 44.4 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Footscray to Whittleseacar 44.4 km
43 min
$8–12
Line 250 bus, line 382 bus
1. Take the bus from Bourke St/Queen St to La Trobe Universitybus 250 / ...
2. Take the bus from La Trobe University Medical Centre/Plenty Rd to Church St/Walnut Stbus 382
3h 8m
$12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Footscray to Whittleseataxi 44.4 km
43 min
$100–130
Line 86 tram, line 382 bus
1. Take the tram from Queen St/Bourke St #4 to RMIT/Plenty Rd #71tram 86
2. Take the bus from Plenty Rd/McKimmies Rd to Church St/Walnut Stbus 382
2h 56m
$18

Footscray to Whittlesea by train and bus

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Distance: 50.5 km
Duration: 1h 50m

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

Metro Trains Melbourne operates a train from Southern Cross Station to Mernda Station every 20 minutes, and the journey takes 58 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Footscray Station/Irving St to Church St/Walnut St via Bourke St/Queen St, La Trobe University, and La Trobe University Medical Centre/Plenty Rd in around 3h 8m.

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