How to get from Footscray to Balaclava by train?

By train

To get from Footscray to Balaclava in Melbourne, take the WERRIBEE train from Footscray station to Flinders Street station. Next, take the SANDRINGHAM train from Flinders Street station to Balaclava station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 38 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

38minA$5.30
Train - WERRIBEE
WERRIBEE
Train - SANDRINGHAM
SANDRINGHAM
Walk to Balaclava
Leaves from Footscray

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Footscray
  • 2
    Train - WERRIBEEWERRIBEE
    Wait for train
    WERRIBEE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    13 min
  • 4
    Train - SANDRINGHAMSANDRINGHAM
    Wait for train
    SANDRINGHAM
    Sandringham
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Balaclava
    15 min
  • 6
    Walk to Balaclava
    Walk to
    Balaclava
    340 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By train and tram

To get from Footscray to Balaclava in Melbourne, take the WERRIBEE train from Footscray station to Flinders Street station. Next, take the 3-3A tram from 13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City) station to 37-Chapel St/Carlisle St (Balaclava) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 52 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

52minA$5.30
Train - WERRIBEE
WERRIBEE
Tram - 3-3A
3-3A
Walk to Balaclava
Leaves from Footscray

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Footscray
  • 2
    Train - WERRIBEEWERRIBEE
    Wait for train
    WERRIBEE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City)
    ID 19499
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Tram - 3-3A3-3A
    Wait for tram
    3-3A
    East Malvern
  • 6
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    37-Chapel St/Carlisle St (Balaclava)
    ID 18619
    23 min
  • 7
    Walk to Balaclava
    Walk to
    Balaclava
    30 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Footscray to Balaclava

The distance between Footscray, Melbourne and Balaclava, Melbourne is approximately 14.92 km, which can typically be travelled in 38 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Footscray to Balaclava 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.

Bus stations close to Footscray:

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

Public transport stations close to Balaclava, Melbourne

Balaclava is located at Balaclava, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Dickens St/Brighton Rd (St Kilda).

Bus stations close to Balaclava:

  • Dickens St/Brighton Rd (St Kilda)
  • Chapel St/Brighton Rd (Balaclava)
  • Blessington St/Carlisle St (St Kilda)

Related Routes

By train and tram

To get from Footscray to Balaclava in Melbourne, take the WERRIBEE train from Footscray station to Flinders Street station. Next, take the 3-3A tram from 13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City) station to 37-Chapel St/Carlisle St (Balaclava) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 52 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

52minA$5.30
Train - WERRIBEE
WERRIBEE
Tram - 3-3A
3-3A
Walk to Balaclava
Leaves from Footscray

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Footscray
  • 2
    Train - WERRIBEEWERRIBEE
    Wait for train
    WERRIBEE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City)
    ID 19499
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Tram - 3-3A3-3A
    Wait for tram
    3-3A
    East Malvern
  • 6
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    37-Chapel St/Carlisle St (Balaclava)
    ID 18619
    23 min
  • 7
    Walk to Balaclava
    Walk to
    Balaclava
    30 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 38 minutes, using Bus line WERRIBEE, Bus line SANDRINGHAM.

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

    The alternative route takes 52 minutes, using Bus line WERRIBEE, Bus line 3-3A.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 38 min.

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

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

  • How long does it take to travel from Footscray to Balaclava in Melbourne by train?

    The total travel time between Footscray and Balaclava in Melbourne by train is about 38 min.

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

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

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

    Get off the train at the Flinders Street station, which is closest to Balaclava in Melbourne.

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

    The ride from Footscray to Balaclava costs A$5.30.

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