How to get from Footscray to Ashburton by train?

By train

To get from Footscray to Ashburton in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the WILLIAMSTOWN train from Footscray station to Southern Cross station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LILYDALE train and finally take the ALAMEIN train from Camberwell station to Ashburton station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 49 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

49minA$5.30
Train - WILLIAMSTOWN
WILLIAMSTOWN
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Train - ALAMEIN
ALAMEIN
Leaves from Footscray

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Footscray
  • 2
    Train - WILLIAMSTOWNWILLIAMSTOWN
    Wait for train
    WILLIAMSTOWN
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    9 min
  • 4
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    Lilydale
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Camberwell
    22 min
  • 6
    Train - ALAMEINALAMEIN
    Wait for train
    ALAMEIN
    Alamein
  • 7
    Ride to train station Ashburton
    Ride to train station
    Ashburton
    10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by train via SUNBURY, LILYDALE and ALAMEIN

To get from Footscray to Ashburton in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the SUNBURY train from Footscray station to Parliament station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LILYDALE train and finally take the ALAMEIN train from Camberwell station to Ashburton station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 50 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

50minA$5.30
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Train - ALAMEIN
ALAMEIN
Leaves from Footscray

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Footscray
  • 2
    Train - SUNBURYSUNBURY
    Wait for train
    SUNBURY
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Parliament
    12 min
  • 4
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    Lilydale
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Camberwell
    15 min
  • 6
    Train - ALAMEINALAMEIN
    Wait for train
    ALAMEIN
    Alamein
  • 7
    Ride to train station Ashburton
    Ride to train station
    Ashburton
    10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Footscray to Ashburton

The distance between Footscray, Melbourne and Ashburton, Melbourne is approximately 21.97 km, which can typically be travelled in 49 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Footscray to Ashburton by 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 Station/Irving St (Footscray).

Bus stations close to Footscray:

  • Footscray Station/Irving St (Footscray)
  • Leeds St/Paisley St (Footscray)
  • Leeds St/Hopkins St (Footscray)

Public transport stations close to Ashburton, Melbourne

Ashburton is located at Ashburton, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Ashburton Station/High St (Ashburton).

Train stations close to Ashburton:

  • Ashburton
  • Alamein
  • Burwood

Bus stations close to Ashburton:

  • Ashburton Station/High St (Ashburton)
  • Morotai Ave/High St (Ashburton)
  • Victory Bvd/High St (Ashburton)

Related Routes

Alternative route by train via SUNBURY, LILYDALE and ALAMEIN

To get from Footscray to Ashburton in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the SUNBURY train from Footscray station to Parliament station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LILYDALE train and finally take the ALAMEIN train from Camberwell station to Ashburton station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 50 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

50minA$5.30
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Train - ALAMEIN
ALAMEIN
Leaves from Footscray

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Footscray
  • 2
    Train - SUNBURYSUNBURY
    Wait for train
    SUNBURY
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Parliament
    12 min
  • 4
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    Lilydale
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Camberwell
    15 min
  • 6
    Train - ALAMEINALAMEIN
    Wait for train
    ALAMEIN
    Alamein
  • 7
    Ride to train station Ashburton
    Ride to train station
    Ashburton
    10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 49 minutes, using Bus line WILLIAMSTOWN, Bus line LILYDALE, Bus line ALAMEIN.

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

    The alternative route takes 50 minutes, using Bus line SUNBURY, Bus line LILYDALE, Bus line ALAMEIN.

  • Is there a direct train between Footscray and Ashburton?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 49 min.

  • Which train line goes from Footscray to Ashburton?

    The WILLIAMSTOWN train line goes from City (Flinders Street) station near Footscray in Footscray to Southern Cross station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Southern Cross station near Ashburton in Melbourne.

  • How long does it take to travel from Footscray to Ashburton by train?

    The total travel time between Footscray in Footscray and Ashburton in Melbourne by train is about 49 min.

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

    Get on the WILLIAMSTOWN train from the City (Flinders Street) station near Footscray in Footscray.

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

    Get off the train at the Southern Cross station, which is closest to Ashburton in Melbourne.

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

    The ride from Footscray to Ashburton costs A$5.30.

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