How to get from West Footscray to Alma by bus and train?

From West Footscray to Alma by bus and train

To get from West Footscray to Alma in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SUNBURY train from Tottenham Railway Station station to Footscray Railway Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BALLARAT train and finally take the BENDIGO - BALLARAT VIA MARYBOROUGH bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St station to George Cook Rd/Ballarat - Maryborough Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 13 min. The bus and train schedule from West Footscray may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Alma on the Moovit app.

193min
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
Train - BALLARAT
BALLARAT
Bus - BENDIGO - BALLARAT VIA MARYBOROUGH
BENDIGO - BALLARAT VIA MARYBOROUGH
Leaves from Tottenham Railway Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    West Footscray
  • 2
    Train - SUNBURYSUNBURY
    Wait for train
    SUNBURY
    Cranbourne Via Metro Tunnel
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Footscray Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:FSY
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Footscray Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:FSY
    210 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - BALLARATBALLARAT
    Wait for train
    BALLARAT
    Wendouree
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ballarat Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:BAT-V
    81 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ballarat Station/Lydiard St
    ID 82
    90 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - BENDIGO - BALLARAT VIA MARYBOROUGHBENDIGO - BALLARAT VIA MARYBOROUGH
    Wait for bus
    BENDIGO - BALLARAT VIA MARYBOROUGH
    Bendigo
  • 9
    Ride to bus station George Cook Rd/Ballarat - Maryborough Rd
    Ride to bus station
    George Cook Rd/Ballarat - Maryborough Rd
    ID 36614
    60 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from West Footscray to Alma

The distance between West Footscray, Melbourne and Alma, Melbourne is approximately 177.13 km, which can typically be travelled in 193 min. Moovit will show you the directions from West Footscray to Alma by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from West Footscray to Alma

To check the bus and train schedule from West Footscray to Alma using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (West Footscray) and destination (Alma), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and train schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from West Footscray to Alma?

    The fastest way takes 193 minutes, using Train line SUNBURY, Train line BALLARAT, Bus line BENDIGO - BALLARAT VIA MARYBOROUGH.

  • Is there a direct train between West Footscray and Alma in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 13 min.

  • Which train line goes from West Footscray to Alma in Melbourne?

    The SUNBURY train line goes from Cranbourne Via Metro Tunnel station near West Footscray to Footscray Railway Station station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Footscray Railway Station station near Alma in Melbourne.

  • How long does it take to travel from West Footscray to Alma in Melbourne by train and bus?

    The total travel time between West Footscray and Alma in Melbourne by train and bus is about 3 hr 13 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near West Footscray to get to Alma in Melbourne?

    Get on the SUNBURY train from the Cranbourne Via Metro Tunnel station near West Footscray in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between West Footscray and Alma in Melbourne?

    Get off the train at the Footscray Railway Station stop, which is closest to Alma in Melbourne.

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