What is the cheapest way to get from Footscray to Yarra Glen?

The cheapest way to get from Footscray to Yarra Glen is to train which costs $12 and takes 2h 27m.

What is the fastest way to get from Footscray to Yarra Glen?

The fastest way to get from Footscray to Yarra Glen is to drive which takes 56 min and costs $9 - $14.

Is there a direct bus between Footscray and Yarra Glen?

No, there is no direct bus from Footscray to Yarra Glen. However, there are services departing from Nicholson St/Irving St and arriving at Herbert St/Melba Hwy via County Court/Lonsdale St, The Pines SC/Reynolds Rd, Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy and Lilydale Station/West William St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Footscray and Yarra Glen?

No, there is no direct train from Footscray station to Yarra Glen station. However, there are services departing from Footscray Station and arriving at Lilydale Station via Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 27m.

How far is it from Footscray to Yarra Glen?

The distance between Footscray and Yarra Glen is 61 km. The road distance is 54.3 km.

How do I travel from Footscray to Yarra Glen without a car?

The best way to get from Footscray to Yarra Glen without a car is to train which takes 2h 27m and costs $12.

How long does it take to get from Footscray to Yarra Glen?

It takes approximately 2h 27m to get from Footscray to Yarra Glen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Footscray to Yarra Glen bus from?

Footscray to Yarra Glen bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from County Court/Lonsdale St station.

Where do I catch the Footscray to Yarra Glen train from?

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

Train or bus from Footscray to Yarra Glen?

The best way to get from Footscray to Yarra Glen is to train which takes 2h 27m and costs $12. Alternatively, you can line 905 bus and line 901 bus and line 670 bus, which costs $12 and takes 3h 50m.

Where does the Footscray to Yarra Glen bus arrive?

Footscray to Yarra Glen bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at The Pines SC/Reynolds Rd station.

Where does the Footscray to Yarra Glen train arrive?

Footscray to Yarra Glen train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Lilydale Station.

Can I drive from Footscray to Yarra Glen?

Yes, the driving distance between Footscray to Yarra Glen is 54 km. It takes approximately 56 min to drive from Footscray to Yarra Glen.

Where can I stay near Yarra Glen?

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Footscray to Yarra Glen - 4 ways to travel via train, and line 905 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Footscray to Yarra Glen by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Lilydale Stationtrain Lilydale
2h 27m
$12
Drive 54.3 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Footscray to Yarra Glencar 54.3 km
56 min
$10–14
Line 905 bus, line 901 bus, line 670 bus
1. Take the bus from County Court/Lonsdale St to The Pines SC/Reynolds Rdbus 905 / ...
2. Take the bus from The Pines SC/Reynolds Rd to Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwybus 901
3. Take the bus from Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy to Lilydale Station/West William Stbus 670 / ...
3h 50m
$12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Footscray to Yarra Glentaxi 54.3 km
56 min
$120–160

Footscray to Yarra Glen by train and bus

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Distance: 60.8 km
Duration: 2h 27m

What companies run services between Footscray, VIC, Australia and Yarra Glen, VIC, Australia?

Metro Trains Melbourne operates a train from Southern Cross Station to Lilydale Station hourly, and the journey takes 1h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nicholson St/Irving St to Herbert St/Melba Hwy via William St/A'Beckett St, County Court/Lonsdale St, The Pines SC/Reynolds Rd, Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy, and Lilydale Station/West William St in around 3h 50m.

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