What is the cheapest way to get from West Footscray to Elwood?

The cheapest way to get from West Footscray to Elwood is to drive which costs $2 - $5 and takes 17 min.

What is the fastest way to get from West Footscray to Elwood?

The fastest way to get from West Footscray to Elwood is to taxi which takes 17 min and costs $40 - $50.

Is there a direct bus between West Footscray and Elwood?

No, there is no direct bus from West Footscray to Elwood. However, there are services departing from Elphinstone St/Barkly St and arriving at Broadway/Glen Huntly Rd via Swan St/Punt Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 14m.

Is there a direct train between West Footscray and Elwood?

No, there is no direct train from West Footscray station to Elwood station. However, there are services departing from Tottenham Station and arriving at Ripponlea Station via Flinders Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 44 min.

How far is it from West Footscray to Elwood?

The distance between West Footscray and Elwood is 20 km. The road distance is 16.4 km.

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

The best way to get from West Footscray to Elwood without a car is to train which takes 44 min and costs $12.

How long does it take to get from West Footscray to Elwood?

It takes approximately 44 min to get from West Footscray to Elwood, including transfers.

Where do I catch the West Footscray to Elwood bus from?

West Footscray to Elwood bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Elphinstone St/Barkly St station.

Where do I catch the West Footscray to Elwood train from?

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

Train or bus from West Footscray to Elwood?

The best way to get from West Footscray to Elwood is to train which takes 44 min and costs $12. Alternatively, you can line 220 bus and line 246 bus, which costs $18 and takes 1h 14m.

Where does the West Footscray to Elwood bus arrive?

West Footscray to Elwood bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at William St/A'Beckett St station.

Where does the West Footscray to Elwood train arrive?

West Footscray to Elwood train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Town Hall Station.

Can I drive from West Footscray to Elwood?

Yes, the driving distance between West Footscray to Elwood is 16 km. It takes approximately 17 min to drive from West Footscray to Elwood.

Where can I stay near Elwood?

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There are 5 ways to get from West Footscray to Elwood by train, bus, tram, taxi, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Tottenham Station to Town Hall Stationtrain Sunbury
2. Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Ripponlea Stationtrain Sandringham
44 min
$12
Drive 16.4 km
cheapest
1. Drive from West Footscray to Elwoodcar 16.4 km
17 min
$3–5
Line 220 bus, line 96 tram
1. Take the bus from Elphinstone St/Barkly St to Bourke St/Queen Stbus 220
2. Take the tram from Queen St/Bourke St #4 to Belford St/Acland St #139tram 96
1h 11m
$12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from West Footscray to Elwoodtaxi 16.4 km
17 min
$40–50
Line 220 bus, line 246 bus
1. Take the bus from Elphinstone St/Barkly St to William St/A'Beckett Stbus 220
2. Take the bus from Swan St/Punt Rd to Broadway/Glen Huntly Rdbus 246
1h 14m
$18

West Footscray to Elwood by train

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Distance: 19.7 km
Duration: 44 min

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

You can take a train from Tottenham Station to Ripponlea Station via Town Hall Station and Flinders Street Station in around 44 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Elphinstone St/Barkly St to Broadway/Glen Huntly Rd via William St/A'Beckett St, Flagstaff Station, Richmond Station, and Swan St/Punt Rd in around 1h 14m.

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