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

The cheapest way to get from Parkville to Footscray is to train which costs $6 and takes 7 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Parkville to Footscray is to taxi which takes 6 min and costs $18 - $22.

Is there a direct bus between Parkville and Footscray?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Melrose St/Canning St and arriving at Footscray Station/Irving St station. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 19 min.

Is there a direct train between Parkville and Footscray?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Parkville Station station and arriving at Footscray Station station. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7 min.

How far is it from Parkville to Footscray?

The distance between Parkville and Footscray is 5 km.

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

The best way to get from Parkville to Footscray without a car is to train which takes 7 min and costs $6.

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

The train from Parkville Station to Footscray Station takes 7 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the Parkville to Footscray bus from?

Parkville to Footscray bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Melrose St/Canning St station.

Where do I catch the Parkville to Footscray train from?

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

Train or bus from Parkville to Footscray?

The best way to get from Parkville to Footscray is to train which takes 7 min and costs $6. Alternatively, you can line 402 bus, which costs $6 and takes 19 min.

Where does the Parkville to Footscray bus arrive?

Parkville to Footscray bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Footscray Station/Irving St.

Where does the Parkville to Footscray train arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Footscray?

There are 5241+ hotels available in Footscray.

Parkville to Footscray - 6 ways to travel via train, line 402 bus, and taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Parkville to Footscray by train, bus, taxi, foot, or tram

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Parkville Station to Footscray Stationtrain Sunbury
7 min
$6
Line 402 bus
1. Take the bus from Melrose St/Canning St to Footscray Station/Irving Stbus 402
19 min
$6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Parkville to Footscraytaxi 5.7 km
6 min
$18–22
Walk
1. Take the walk from Parkville to Footscraywalk 5.6 km
1h 6m
Line 58 tram, train
1. Take the tram from Elliott Ave/Royal Park #24 to Royal Melbourne Hospital/Flemington Rd #14tram 58
2. Take the train from Parkville Station to Footscray Stationtrain Sunbury
24 min
$12
Line 58 tram, line 220 bus
1. Take the tram from Elliott Ave/Royal Park #24 to Queen Victoria Market/Peel St #9tram 58
2. Take the bus from William St/Dudley St to Footscray Plaza SC/Paisley Stbus 220
44 min
$12

Parkville to Footscray by train

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Distance: 5.3 km
Duration: 7 min

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

Metro Trains Melbourne operates a train from Parkville Station to Footscray Station every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 7 min. Alternatively, Metropolitan buses operates a bus from Melrose St/Canning St to Footscray Station/Irving St every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 19 min.

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