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

The cheapest way to get from South Melbourne to Footscray is to train which costs $6 and takes 9 min.

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

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

Is there a direct bus between South Melbourne and Footscray?

No, there is no direct bus from South Melbourne 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 40 min.

Is there a direct train between South Melbourne 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 to Footscray?

The distance between South Melbourne and Footscray is 5 km.

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

The best way to get from South Melbourne to Footscray without a car is to train which takes 9 min and costs $6.

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

The train from Southern Cross Station to Footscray Station takes 9 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

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

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

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

South Melbourne to Footscray train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Southern Cross Station.

Train or bus from South Melbourne to Footscray?

The best way to get from South Melbourne to Footscray is to train which takes 9 min and costs $6. Alternatively, you can line 234 bus and line 216 bus, which costs $6 and takes 40 min.

Where does the South Melbourne to Footscray bus arrive?

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

Where does the South Melbourne to Footscray train arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Footscray?

There are 5251+ hotels available in Footscray.

South Melbourne to Footscray - 5 ways to travel via train, and line 234 bus

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

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Train
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1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Footscray Stationtrain Williamstown / ...
9 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
40 min
$6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from South Melbourne to Footscraytaxi 7.5 km
8 min
$22–27
Walk
1. Take the foot from South Melbourne to Footscraywalk 7.7 km
1h 32m
Line 96 tram, train
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 / ...
21 min
$12

South Melbourne to Footscray by train

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Distance: 5.5 km
Duration: 9 min

What companies run services between South Melbourne, 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 bus from Ferrars St/City Rd to Leeds St/Hopkins St via Flinders Lane/Queen St in around 40 min.

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