What is the cheapest way to get from Swanston Street to Footscray?

The cheapest way to get from Swanston Street to Footscray is to train which costs $6 and takes 10 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Swanston Street to Footscray?

The fastest way to get from Swanston Street to Footscray is to taxi which takes 7 min and costs $18 - $23.

Is there a direct bus between Swanston Street and Footscray?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from William St/Dudley St and arriving at Footscray Plaza SC/Paisley St. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 20 min.

Is there a direct train between Swanston Street and Footscray?

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

How far is it from Swanston Street to Footscray?

The distance between Swanston Street and Footscray is 6 km.

How do I travel from Swanston Street to Footscray without a car?

The best way to get from Swanston Street to Footscray without a car is to train which takes 10 min and costs $6.

How long does it take to get from Swanston Street to Footscray?

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

Where do I catch the Swanston Street to Footscray bus from?

Swanston Street to Footscray bus services, operated by Public Transport Victoria, depart from William St/Dudley St station.

Where do I catch the Swanston Street to Footscray train from?

Swanston Street to Footscray train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from State Library Station.

Train or bus from Swanston Street to Footscray?

The best way to get from Swanston Street to Footscray is to train which takes 10 min and costs $6. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $6 and takes 20 min.

Where does the Swanston Street to Footscray bus arrive?

Swanston Street to Footscray bus services, operated by Public Transport Victoria, arrive at Footscray Plaza SC/Paisley St station.

Where does the Swanston Street to Footscray train arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Footscray?

There are 5310+ hotels available in Footscray.

Swanston Street to Footscray - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and foot

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There are 4 ways to get from Swanston Street to Footscray by train, bus, taxi, or foot

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Train
best
1. Take the train from State Library Station to Footscray Stationtrain Sunbury
10 min
$6
Bus
1. Take the bus from William St/Dudley St to Footscray Plaza SC/Paisley Stbus 220
20 min
$6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Swanston Street to Footscraytaxi 5.9 km
7 min
$18–23
Walk
1. Take the walk from Swanston Street to Footscraywalk 6 km
1h 11m

Swanston Street to Footscray by train

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Distance: 6.5 km
Duration: 10 min

What companies run services between Swanston Street, VIC, Australia and Footscray, VIC, Australia?

Metro Trains Melbourne operates a train from State Library Station to Footscray Station every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 10 min. Alternatively, Public Transport Victoria operates a bus from William St/Dudley St to Footscray Plaza SC/Paisley St every 20 minutes, and the journey takes 20 min. Metropolitan buses also services this route every 20 minutes.

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