How to get from Footscray to Ardeer by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Footscray to Ardeer in Melbourne, take the SUNBURY train from Footscray station to Albion station. Next, take the 426 bus from Albion Railway Station/Ballarat Rd (Albion) station to Sunshine Motor Inn/Ballarat Rd (Ardeer) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 23 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

23minA$5.30
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
Bus - 426
426
Leaves from Footscray

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Footscray
  • 2
    Train - SUNBURYSUNBURY
    Wait for train
    SUNBURY
    Sunbury
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Albion
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Albion Railway Station/Ballarat Rd (Albion)
    ID 3274
    80 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 426426
    Wait for bus
    426
    Caroline Springs
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Sunshine Motor Inn/Ballarat Rd (Ardeer)
    Ride to bus station
    Sunshine Motor Inn/Ballarat Rd (Ardeer)
    ID 3268
    4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus

To get from Footscray to Ardeer in Melbourne, take the 406 bus from Footscray station to Keith St/Hampstead Rd (Maidstone) station. Next, take the 215 bus from Mitchell St/Hampstead Rd (Maidstone) station to Sunshine Motor Inn/Ballarat Rd (Ardeer) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 33 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

33minA$5.30
Bus - 406
406
Bus - 215
215
Leaves from Footscray

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Footscray
  • 2
    Bus - 406406
    Wait for bus
    406
    Keilor East
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Keith St/Hampstead Rd (Maidstone)
    ID 11391
    14 min
  • 4
    Bus - 215215
    Wait for bus
    215
    Caroline Springs
  • 5
    Ride to bus station Sunshine Motor Inn/Ballarat Rd (Ardeer)
    Ride to bus station
    Sunshine Motor Inn/Ballarat Rd (Ardeer)
    ID 3268
    13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Footscray to Ardeer

The distance between Footscray, Melbourne and Ardeer, Melbourne is approximately 9.85 km, which can typically be travelled in 23 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Footscray to Ardeer by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Footscray

Footscray is located at Footscray, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Footscray.

Bus stations close to Footscray:

  • Footscray
  • Donald St/Moore St (Footscray)
  • Whitehall St/Hopkins St (Footscray)

Public transport stations close to Ardeer, Melbourne

Ardeer is located at Ardeer, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Sunshine Motor Inn/Ballarat Rd (Ardeer).

Train stations close to Ardeer:

  • Ardeer
  • Ginifer
  • Albion

Bus stations close to Ardeer:

  • Sunshine Motor Inn/Ballarat Rd (Ardeer)
  • Chatsworth Ave/Ballarat Rd (Ardeer)
  • Sunshine Mosque/Ballarat Rd (Deer Park)

Related Routes

By bus

To get from Footscray to Ardeer in Melbourne, take the 406 bus from Footscray station to Keith St/Hampstead Rd (Maidstone) station. Next, take the 215 bus from Mitchell St/Hampstead Rd (Maidstone) station to Sunshine Motor Inn/Ballarat Rd (Ardeer) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 33 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

33minA$5.30
Bus - 406
406
Bus - 215
215
Leaves from Footscray

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Footscray
  • 2
    Bus - 406406
    Wait for bus
    406
    Keilor East
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Keith St/Hampstead Rd (Maidstone)
    ID 11391
    14 min
  • 4
    Bus - 215215
    Wait for bus
    215
    Caroline Springs
  • 5
    Ride to bus station Sunshine Motor Inn/Ballarat Rd (Ardeer)
    Ride to bus station
    Sunshine Motor Inn/Ballarat Rd (Ardeer)
    ID 3268
    13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Footscray to Ardeer?

    The fastest way takes 23 minutes, using Bus line SUNBURY, Bus line 426.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Footscray to Ardeer?

    The alternative route takes 33 minutes, using Bus line 406, Bus line 215.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 23 min.

  • Which train line goes from Footscray to Ardeer in Melbourne?

    The SUNBURY train line goes from Sunbury station near Footscray to Albion station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Albion station near Ardeer in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Footscray and Ardeer in Melbourne by train and bus is about 23 min.

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

    Get on the SUNBURY train from the Sunbury station near Footscray in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the train at the Albion stop, which is closest to Ardeer in Melbourne.

  • When is the first train from Footscray to Ardeer in Melbourne?

    The first train from Footscray to Ardeer in Melbourne is Ballarat-Wendouree - Melbourne via Melton. It leaves the Footscray station at 00:22.

  • How much is the train fare from Footscray to Ardeer?

    The ride from Footscray to Ardeer costs A$5.30.

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