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

The cheapest way to get from South Melbourne to West Footscray is to drive which costs $1 - $3 and takes 10 min.

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

The fastest way to get from South Melbourne to West Footscray is to taxi which takes 10 min and costs $28 - $35.

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

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Flinders Lane/Queen St and arriving at First St/Barkly St. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 36 min.

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

No, there is no direct train from South Melbourne to West Footscray station. However, there are services departing from Dorcas St/Clarendon St #128 and arriving at Tottenham Station via Town Hall Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39 min.

How far is it from South Melbourne to West Footscray?

The distance between South Melbourne and West Footscray is 10 km. The road distance is 9.9 km.

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

The best way to get from South Melbourne to West Footscray without a car is to line 220 bus which takes 36 min and costs $6.

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

The line 220 bus from Flinders Lane/Queen St to First St/Barkly St takes 36 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.

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

South Melbourne to West Footscray bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Flinders Lane/Queen St station.

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

South Melbourne to West Footscray train services, operated by Yarra Trams, depart from Dorcas St/Clarendon St #128 station.

Where does the South Melbourne to West Footscray bus arrive?

South Melbourne to West Footscray bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at First St/Barkly St station.

Where does the South Melbourne to West Footscray train arrive?

South Melbourne to West Footscray train services, operated by Yarra Trams, arrive at Melbourne Town Hall/Collins St #6 station.

Can I drive from South Melbourne to West Footscray?

Yes, the driving distance between South Melbourne to West Footscray is 10 km. It takes approximately 10 min to drive from South Melbourne to West Footscray.

Where can I stay near West Footscray?

There are 5179+ hotels available in West Footscray.

South Melbourne to West Footscray - 6 ways to travel via train

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There are 6 ways to get from South Melbourne to West Footscray by bus, tram, train, taxi, or car

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Line 220 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Flinders Lane/Queen St to First St/Barkly Stbus 220
36 min
$6
Drive 9.9 km
cheapest
1. Drive from South Melbourne to West Footscraycar 9.9 km
10 min
$2–3
Line 12 tram, train
1. Take the tram from Dorcas St/Clarendon St #128 to Melbourne Town Hall/Collins St #6tram 12
2. Take the train from Town Hall Station to Tottenham Stationtrain Sunbury
39 min
$11
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from South Melbourne to West Footscraytaxi 9.9 km
10 min
$28–35
Line 234 bus, line 220 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 First St/Barkly Stbus 220
56 min
$6
Line 96 tram, line 220 bus
1. Take the tram from South Melbourne Station/Light Rail #127 to Queen St/Bourke St #4tram 96
2. Take the bus from Bourke St/Queen St to First St/Barkly Stbus 220
59 min
$11

South Melbourne to West Footscray by bus

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Distance: 9.7 km
Duration: 36 min

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

Metropolitan buses operates a bus from Flinders Lane/Queen St to First St/Barkly St every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 36 min.

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