What is the cheapest way to get from West Footscray Station to Essendon Station?

The cheapest way to get from West Footscray Station to Essendon Station is to train which costs $6 and takes 33 min.

What is the fastest way to get from West Footscray Station to Essendon Station?

The fastest way to get from West Footscray Station to Essendon Station is to taxi which takes 9 min and costs $23 - $29.

Is there a direct bus between West Footscray Station and Essendon Station?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Sunshine Rd/Geelong Rd and arriving at Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rd. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 35 min.

Is there a direct train between West Footscray Station and Essendon Station?

No, there is no direct train from West Footscray Station station to Essendon Station station. However, there are services departing from West Footscray Station and arriving at Essendon Station via Footscray Station and North Melbourne Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33 min.

How far is it from West Footscray Station to Essendon Station?

The distance between West Footscray Station and Essendon Station is 12 km.

How long does it take to get from West Footscray Station to Essendon Station?

It takes approximately 33 min to get from West Footscray Station to Essendon Station, including transfers.

Where do I catch the West Footscray Station to Essendon Station bus from?

West Footscray Station to Essendon Station bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Sunshine Rd/Geelong Rd station.

Where do I catch the West Footscray Station to Essendon Station train from?

West Footscray Station to Essendon Station train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Footscray Station.

Train or bus from West Footscray Station to Essendon Station?

The best way to get from West Footscray Station to Essendon Station is to train which takes 33 min and costs $6. Alternatively, you can line 472 bus, which costs $12 and takes 45 min.

Where does the West Footscray Station to Essendon Station bus arrive?

West Footscray Station to Essendon Station bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rd station.

Where does the West Footscray Station to Essendon Station train arrive?

West Footscray Station to Essendon Station train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at North Melbourne Station.

Where can I stay near Essendon Station?

There are 5224+ hotels available in Essendon Station.

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There are 5 ways to get from West Footscray Station to Essendon Station by train, bus, taxi, or foot

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1. Take the train from Footscray Station to North Melbourne Stationtrain Williamstown / ...
2. Take the train from North Melbourne Station to Essendon Stationtrain Craigieburn
33 min
$6
Line 472 bus
1. Take the bus from Sunshine Rd/Geelong Rd to Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rdbus 472
45 min
$12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from West Footscray Station to Essendon Stationtaxi 8.1 km
9 min
$23–29
Walk
1. Take the walk from West Footscray Station to Essendon Stationwalk 7.2 km
1h 26m
Line 472 bus via Essendon Station
1. Take the bus from Sunshine Rd/Geelong Rd to Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rdbus 472
53 min
$6

West Footscray Station to Essendon Station by train

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Distance: 11.9 km
Duration: 33 min

What companies run services between West Footscray Station, VIC, Australia and Essendon Station, VIC, Australia?

You can take a train from West Footscray Station to Essendon Station via Footscray Station and North Melbourne Station in around 33 min. Alternatively, Metropolitan buses operates a bus from Sunshine Rd/Geelong Rd to Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rd every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 35 min.

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