How to get from Footscray to Barwon Heads by bus and train?

From Footscray to Barwon Heads by bus and train

To get from Footscray to Barwon Heads in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG train from Footscray station to Geelong station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 56 bus and finally take the 55 bus from Kingston Downs Dr/Shell Rd (Ocean Grove) station to H. Blyth Field/Geelong Rd (Barwon Heads) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 38 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

158minA$8.54
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Bus - 56
56
Bus - 55
55
Walk to Barwon Heads
Leaves from Footscray

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Footscray
  • 2
    Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONGGEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Wait for train
    GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Geelong
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Geelong
    55 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Geelong Station/Railway Tce (Geelong)
    ID 45540
    160 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 5656
    Wait for bus
    56
    Queenscliff
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kingston Downs Dr/Shell Rd (Ocean Grove)
    ID 49001
    40 min
  • 7
    Bus - 5555
    Wait for bus
    55
    Geelong Station
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    H. Blyth Field/Geelong Rd (Barwon Heads)
    ID 50660
    25 min
  • 9
    Walk to Barwon Heads
    Walk to
    Barwon Heads
    140 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Footscray to Barwon Heads

The distance between Footscray, Melbourne and Barwon Heads, Melbourne is approximately 112.57 km, which can typically be travelled in 158 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Footscray to Barwon Heads 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 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 Barwon Heads, Melbourne

Barwon Heads is located at Barwon Heads, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Barwon Heads Tennis And Athletics Club/Geelong Rd (Barwon Heads).

Bus stations close to Barwon Heads:

  • Barwon Heads Tennis And Athletics Club/Geelong Rd (Barwon Heads)
  • H. Blyth Field/Geelong Rd (Barwon Heads)
  • Barwon Heads Bowling Club/Sheepwash Rd (Barwon Heads)

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Footscray to Barwon Heads?

    The fastest way takes 158 minutes, using Bus line GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, Bus line 56, Bus line 55.

  • Is there a direct train between Footscray and Barwon Heads?

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

  • Which train line goes from Footscray to Barwon Heads?

    The GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG train line goes from Geelong station near Footscray in Footscray to Geelong station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Geelong station near Barwon Heads in Melbourne.

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

    The total travel time between Footscray in Footscray and Barwon Heads in Melbourne by train and bus is about 2 hr 38 min.

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

    Get on the GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG train from the Geelong station near Footscray in Footscray.

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

    Get off the train at the Geelong stop, which is closest to Barwon Heads in Melbourne.

  • How much is the train fare from Footscray to Barwon Heads?

    The ride from Footscray to Barwon Heads costs A$8.54.

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