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

The cheapest way to get from Hawthorn to Footscray is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 15 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Hawthorn to Footscray is to taxi which takes 15 min and costs $30 - $45.

Is there a direct train between Hawthorn and Footscray?

No, there is no direct train from Hawthorn station to Footscray station. However, there are services departing from Glenferrie Station and arriving at Footscray Station via Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28 min.

How far is it from Hawthorn to Footscray?

The distance between Hawthorn and Footscray is 15 km. The road distance is 12.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Hawthorn to Footscray without a car is to train which takes 28 min and costs $6.

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

It takes approximately 28 min to get from Hawthorn to Footscray, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hawthorn to Footscray train from?

Hawthorn to Footscray train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Glenferrie Station.

Where does the Hawthorn to Footscray train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Hawthorn to Footscray?

Yes, the driving distance between Hawthorn to Footscray is 13 km. It takes approximately 15 min to drive from Hawthorn to Footscray.

Where can I stay near Footscray?

There are 5246+ hotels available in Footscray.

Hawthorn to Footscray - 5 ways to travel via train, line 216 bus, taxi, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Glenferrie Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain Lilydale / ...
2. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Footscray Stationtrain Williamstown / ...
28 min
$6
Drive 12.8 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Hawthorn to Footscraycar 12.8 km
15 min
$3–4
Train, line 216 bus
1. Take the train from Glenferrie Station to Flagstaff Stationtrain Lilydale / ...
2. Take the bus from Jeffcott St/Spencer St to Leeds St/Hopkins Stbus 216
45 min
$12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Hawthorn to Footscraytaxi 12.8 km
15 min
$30–45
Line 16 tram
1. Take the tram from Liddiard St/Glenferrie Rd #75 to RMIT University/Swanston St #7tram 16
1h 28m
$12

Hawthorn to Footscray by train

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Distance: 15 km
Duration: 28 min

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

You can take a train from Glenferrie Station to Footscray Station via Southern Cross Station in around 28 min.

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