What is the cheapest way to get from Richmond (Station) to Footscray?

The cheapest way to get from Richmond (Station) to Footscray is to drive which costs $1 - $3 and takes 11 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Richmond (Station) to Footscray?

The fastest way to get from Richmond (Station) to Footscray is to taxi which takes 11 min and costs $28 - $35.

Is there a direct train between Richmond (Station) and Footscray?

No, there is no direct train from Richmond (Station) station to Footscray station. However, there are services departing from Richmond Station and arriving at Footscray Station via Flinders Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21 min.

How far is it from Richmond (Station) to Footscray?

The distance between Richmond (Station) and Footscray is 9 km. The road distance is 9.9 km.

How do I travel from Richmond (Station) to Footscray without a car?

The best way to get from Richmond (Station) to Footscray without a car is to train which takes 21 min and costs $6.

How long does it take to get from Richmond (Station) to Footscray?

It takes approximately 21 min to get from Richmond (Station) to Footscray, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Richmond (Station) to Footscray train from?

Richmond (Station) to Footscray train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Richmond Station.

Where does the Richmond (Station) to Footscray train arrive?

Richmond (Station) to Footscray train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Flinders Street Station.

Can I drive from Richmond (Station) to Footscray?

Yes, the driving distance between Richmond (Station) to Footscray is 10 km. It takes approximately 11 min to drive from Richmond (Station) to Footscray.

Where can I stay near Footscray?

There are 5244+ hotels available in Footscray.

Richmond (Station) to Footscray - 6 ways to travel via train, and line 216 bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Richmond (Station) to Footscray by train, bus, taxi, car, or tram

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Richmond Station to Flinders Street Stationtrain Sandringham / ...
2. Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Footscray Stationtrain Williamstown / ...
21 min
$6
Drive 9.9 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Richmond (Station) to Footscraycar 9.9 km
11 min
$2–3
Train, line 216 bus
1. Take the train from Richmond Station to Flagstaff Stationtrain Frankston / ...
2. Take the bus from Jeffcott St/Spencer St to Leeds St/Hopkins Stbus 216
39 min
$12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Richmond (Station) to Footscraytaxi 9.9 km
11 min
$28–35
Train via Southern Cross Station
1. Take the train from Richmond Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain Frankston / ...
2. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Footscray Stationtrain Williamstown / ...
22 min
$6
Line 70 tram, train
1. Take the tram from Richmond Station/Swan St #8 to Swanston St/Flinders St #5tram 70
2. Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Footscray Stationtrain Williamstown / ...
27 min
$12

Richmond (Station) to Footscray by train

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Distance: 9.3 km
Duration: 21 min

What companies run services between Richmond (Station), VIC, Australia and Footscray, VIC, Australia?

You can take a train from Richmond Station to Footscray Station via Flinders Street Station in around 21 min.

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