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

From West Footscray to Avoca by bus and train

To get from West Footscray to Avoca 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 Avoca Information Centre/Sunraysia Hwy station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 51 min. The bus and train schedule from West Footscray may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Avoca on the Moovit app.

171min
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
    7 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
    77 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
    Ballarat
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Avoca Information Centre/Sunraysia Hwy
    Ride to bus station
    Avoca Information Centre/Sunraysia Hwy
    ID 18001
    65 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from West Footscray to Avoca by bus and train via 216, BALLARAT and BENDIGO - BALLARAT VIA MARYBOROUGH

To get from West Footscray to Avoca in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 216 bus from Ashley St/Essex St station to Sunshine Station/Dickson St 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 Avoca Information Centre/Sunraysia Hwy station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 7 min. The bus and train schedule from West Footscray may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Avoca on the Moovit app.

187min
Walk to bus stationBus - 216
216
Train - BALLARAT
BALLARAT
Bus - BENDIGO - BALLARAT VIA MARYBOROUGH
BENDIGO - BALLARAT VIA MARYBOROUGH
Leaves from Ashley St/Essex St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ashley St/Essex St
    ID 3798
    880 m • 12 min
  • 2
    Bus - 216216
    Wait for bus
    216
    Sunshine Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sunshine Station/Dickson St
    ID 18765
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Sunshine Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:SUN
    250 m • 6 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
    72 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
    Ballarat
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Avoca Information Centre/Sunraysia Hwy
    Ride to bus station
    Avoca Information Centre/Sunraysia Hwy
    ID 18001
    65 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from West Footscray to Avoca

The distance between West Footscray, Melbourne and Avoca, Melbourne is approximately 185.92 km, which can typically be travelled in 171 min. Moovit will show you the directions from West Footscray to Avoca 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 Avoca

To check the bus and train schedule from West Footscray to Avoca using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (West Footscray) and destination (Avoca), 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 West Footscray to Avoca by bus and train via 216, BALLARAT and BENDIGO - BALLARAT VIA MARYBOROUGH

To get from West Footscray to Avoca in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 216 bus from Ashley St/Essex St station to Sunshine Station/Dickson St 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 Avoca Information Centre/Sunraysia Hwy station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 7 min. The bus and train schedule from West Footscray may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Avoca on the Moovit app.

187min
Walk to bus stationBus - 216
216
Train - BALLARAT
BALLARAT
Bus - BENDIGO - BALLARAT VIA MARYBOROUGH
BENDIGO - BALLARAT VIA MARYBOROUGH
Leaves from Ashley St/Essex St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ashley St/Essex St
    ID 3798
    880 m • 12 min
  • 2
    Bus - 216216
    Wait for bus
    216
    Sunshine Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sunshine Station/Dickson St
    ID 18765
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Sunshine Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:SUN
    250 m • 6 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
    72 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
    Ballarat
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Avoca Information Centre/Sunraysia Hwy
    Ride to bus station
    Avoca Information Centre/Sunraysia Hwy
    ID 18001
    65 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 171 minutes, using Train line SUNBURY, Train line BALLARAT, Bus line BENDIGO - BALLARAT VIA MARYBOROUGH.

  • What is the alternative route to get from West Footscray to Avoca?

    The alternative route takes 187 minutes, using Bus line 216, Train line BALLARAT, Bus line BENDIGO - BALLARAT VIA MARYBOROUGH.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 51 min.

  • Which train line goes from West Footscray to Avoca 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 Avoca in Melbourne.

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

    The total travel time between West Footscray and Avoca in Melbourne by train and bus is about 2 hr 51 min.

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

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

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