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

From Footscray to Ardeer by bus and train

To get from Footscray to Ardeer in Melbourne, take the SUNBURY train from Footscray Railway Station station to Albion Railway Station station. Next, take the 426 bus from Albion Station/Ballarat Rd station to Sunshine Motor Inn/Ballarat Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 27 min. The bus and train schedule from Footscray may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Ardeer on the Moovit app.

27min
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
Bus - 426
426
Leaves from Footscray Railway Station

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 Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:ALB
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Albion Station/Ballarat Rd
    ID 3274
    150 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 426426
    Wait for bus
    426
    Caroline Springs Square Sc
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Sunshine Motor Inn/Ballarat Rd
    Ride to bus station
    Sunshine Motor Inn/Ballarat Rd
    ID 3268
    3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Footscray to Ardeer by bus and train via SUNBURY and 456

To get from Footscray to Ardeer in Melbourne, take the SUNBURY train from Footscray Railway Station station to Albion Railway Station station. Next, take the 456 bus from Albion Station/Ballarat Rd station to Sunshine Motor Inn/Ballarat Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 24 min. The bus and train schedule from Footscray may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Ardeer on the Moovit app.

24min
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
Bus - 456
456
Leaves from Footscray Railway Station

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 Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:ALB
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Albion Station/Ballarat Rd
    ID 3274
    150 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 456456
    Wait for bus
    456
    Melton
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Sunshine Motor Inn/Ballarat Rd
    Ride to bus station
    Sunshine Motor Inn/Ballarat Rd
    ID 3268
    1 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 9.9 km, which can typically be travelled in 27 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.

Bus And Train schedule from Footscray to Ardeer

To check the bus and train schedule from Footscray to Ardeer using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Footscray) and destination (Ardeer), 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.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Footscray to Ardeer by bus and train via SUNBURY and 456

To get from Footscray to Ardeer in Melbourne, take the SUNBURY train from Footscray Railway Station station to Albion Railway Station station. Next, take the 456 bus from Albion Station/Ballarat Rd station to Sunshine Motor Inn/Ballarat Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 24 min. The bus and train schedule from Footscray may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Ardeer on the Moovit app.

24min
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
Bus - 456
456
Leaves from Footscray Railway Station

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 Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:ALB
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Albion Station/Ballarat Rd
    ID 3274
    150 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 456456
    Wait for bus
    456
    Melton
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Sunshine Motor Inn/Ballarat Rd
    Ride to bus station
    Sunshine Motor Inn/Ballarat Rd
    ID 3268
    1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 27 minutes, using Train line SUNBURY, Bus line 426.

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

    The alternative route takes 24 minutes, using Train line SUNBURY, Bus line 456.

  • Is there a direct train between Footscray and Ardeer?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 27 min.

  • Which train line goes from Footscray to Ardeer?

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

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

    The total travel time between Footscray in Footscray and Ardeer in Melbourne by train and bus is about 27 min.

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

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

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

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

  • When is the first bus from Footscray to Ardeer?

    The first bus from Footscray in Footscray to Ardeer in Melbourne is Sunshine Station - City (Queen St). It leaves the Footscray Station/Irving St stop at 11:20.

  • When is the first train from Footscray to Ardeer?

    The first train from Footscray in Footscray to Ardeer in Melbourne is Ballarat-Wendouree - Melbourne via Melton. It leaves the Footscray Railway Station station at 16:21.

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