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

The cheapest way to get from Horsham to Footscray is to bus via Bendigo which costs $5 - $45 and takes 6h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Horsham to Footscray is to drive which takes 3h 17m and costs $50 - $75.

Is there a direct bus between Horsham and Footscray?

No, there is no direct bus from Horsham to Footscray. However, there are services departing from Horsham and arriving at Nicholson St/Irving St via Canterbury St/Station Rd and Sunshine Station/Dickson St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 51m.

Is there a direct train between Horsham and Footscray?

No, there is no direct train from Horsham station to Footscray station. However, there are services departing from Horsham Station and arriving at Footscray Station via Ararat Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 39m.

How far is it from Horsham to Footscray?

The distance between Horsham and Footscray is 317 km. The road distance is 288.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Horsham to Footscray without a car is to train via Ararat which takes 4h 39m and costs $55 - $110.

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

It takes approximately 4h 39m to get from Horsham to Footscray, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Horsham to Footscray bus from?

Horsham to Footscray bus services, operated by Firefly Express, depart from Horsham station.

Where do I catch the Horsham to Footscray train from?

Horsham to Footscray train services, operated by Journey Beyond - The Overland, depart from Horsham Station.

Train or bus from Horsham to Footscray?

The best way to get from Horsham to Footscray is to train via Ararat which takes 4h 39m and costs $55 - $110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $101 - $105 and takes 4h 51m.

Where does the Horsham to Footscray bus arrive?

Horsham to Footscray bus services, operated by Firefly Express, arrive at Deer Park station.

Where does the Horsham to Footscray train arrive?

Horsham to Footscray train services, operated by Journey Beyond - The Overland, arrive at Ararat Station.

Can I drive from Horsham to Footscray?

Yes, the driving distance between Horsham to Footscray is 288 km. It takes approximately 3h 17m to drive from Horsham to Footscray.

Where can I stay near Footscray?

There are 5243+ hotels available in Footscray.

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Train via Ararat
best
1. Take the train from Horsham Station to Ararat Stationtrain The Overland
2. Take the train from Ararat Station to Footscray Stationtrain Ballarat
4h 39m
$55–105
Bus via Bendigo
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Terminal/24 Roberts Ave to Bendigo Station/Railway Plbus Coach
2. Take the bus from Bendigo Station/Railway Pl to Footscray Station/Irving Stbus Bendigo
6h 22m
$5–45
Bus
1. Take the bus from Horsham to Deer Parkbus Melbourne
4h 51m
$101–105
Drive 288.1 km
1. Drive from Horsham to Footscraycar 288.1 km
3h 17m
$52–75
Train
1. Take the train from Horsham Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain The Overland
5h 26m
$87–198

Horsham to Footscray by train

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Distance: 316.5 km
Duration: 4h 39m

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

You can take a train from Horsham Station to Footscray Station via Ararat Station in around 4h 39m. Alternatively, Firefly Express operates a bus from Horsham to Deer Park once daily. Tickets cost $95–99 and the journey takes 3h 45m.

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