What is the cheapest way to get from South Melbourne market to Footscray?

The cheapest way to get from South Melbourne market to Footscray is to train which costs $6 and takes 33 min.

What is the fastest way to get from South Melbourne market to Footscray?

The fastest way to get from South Melbourne market to Footscray is to taxi which takes 8 min and costs $22 - $27.

Is there a direct bus between South Melbourne market and Footscray?

No, there is no direct bus from South Melbourne market to Footscray. However, there are services departing from Ferrars St/City Rd and arriving at Leeds St/Hopkins St via Flinders Lane/Queen St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 45 min.

Is there a direct train between South Melbourne market and Footscray?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Southern Cross Station station and arriving at Footscray Station station. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9 min.

How far is it from South Melbourne market to Footscray?

The distance between South Melbourne market and Footscray is 8 km.

How do I travel from South Melbourne market to Footscray without a car?

The best way to get from South Melbourne market to Footscray without a car is to line 96 tram and train which takes 23 min and costs $12.

How long does it take to get from South Melbourne market to Footscray?

It takes approximately 23 min to get from South Melbourne market to Footscray, including transfers.

Where do I catch the South Melbourne market to Footscray bus from?

South Melbourne market to Footscray bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Ferrars St/City Rd station.

Where do I catch the South Melbourne market to Footscray train from?

South Melbourne market to Footscray train services, operated by Yarra Trams, depart from South Melbourne Station/Light Rail #127.

Train or bus from South Melbourne market to Footscray?

The best way to get from South Melbourne market to Footscray is to train which takes 33 min and costs $6. Alternatively, you can line 234 bus and line 216 bus, which costs $6 and takes 45 min.

Where does the South Melbourne market to Footscray bus arrive?

South Melbourne market to Footscray bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Flinders Lane/Queen St station.

Where does the South Melbourne market to Footscray train arrive?

South Melbourne market to Footscray train services, operated by Yarra Trams, arrive at Southern Cross station.

Where can I stay near Footscray?

There are 5238+ hotels available in Footscray.

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There are 5 ways to get from South Melbourne market to Footscray by tram, train, bus, taxi, or foot

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Line 96 tram, train
best
1. Take the tram from South Melbourne Station/Light Rail #127 to Southern Crosstram 96
2. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Footscray Stationtrain Williamstown / ...
23 min
$12
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Footscray Stationtrain Williamstown / ...
33 min
$6
Line 234 bus, line 216 bus
1. Take the bus from Ferrars St/City Rd to Flinders Lane/Queen Stbus 234
2. Take the bus from Flinders Lane/Queen St to Leeds St/Hopkins Stbus 216
45 min
$6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from South Melbourne market to Footscraytaxi 7.5 km
8 min
$22–27
Walk
1. Take the walk from South Melbourne market to Footscraywalk 7.7 km
1h 32m

South Melbourne market to Footscray by foot, tram, and train

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23 minAverage Duration

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Distance: 7.5 km
Duration: 23 min

What companies run services between South Melbourne market, VIC, Australia and Footscray, VIC, Australia?

Metro Trains Melbourne operates a train from Southern Cross Station to Footscray Station every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 9 min. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from South Melbourne market to Leeds St/Hopkins St via Ferrars St/City Rd and Flinders Lane/Queen St in around 45 min.

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