How to get from Footscray to Brunswick by train and tram?

By train and tram

To get from Footscray to Brunswick in Melbourne, take the SUNBURY train from Footscray station to Melbourne Central station. Next, take the 1 tram from 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) station to 129-Moreland Rd/Holmes St (Brunswick) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 42 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

42minA$5.30
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
Tram - 1
1
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
    Melbourne Central
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City)
    ID 19689
    110 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Tram - 11
    Wait for tram
    1
    East Coburg
  • 6
    Ride to tram station 129-Moreland Rd/Holmes St (Brunswick)
    Ride to tram station
    129-Moreland Rd/Holmes St (Brunswick)
    ID 18721
    24 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by train and tram via WILLIAMSTOWN, UPFIELD and 6

To get from Footscray to Brunswick in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one tram line: take the WILLIAMSTOWN train from Footscray station to North Melbourne station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UPFIELD train and finally take the 6 tram from 133-Moreland Station/Cameron St (Coburg) station to 129-Moreland Rd/Holmes St (Brunswick) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 30 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

30minA$5.30
Train - WILLIAMSTOWN
WILLIAMSTOWN
Train - UPFIELD
UPFIELD
Tram - 6
6
Walk to Brunswick
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
    North Melbourne
    6 min
  • 4
    Train - UPFIELDUPFIELD
    Wait for train
    UPFIELD
    Upfield
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Moreland
    13 min
  • 6
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    133-Moreland Station/Cameron St (Coburg)
    ID 19362
    110 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Tram - 66
    Wait for tram
    6
    Glen Iris
  • 8
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    129-Moreland Rd/Holmes St (Brunswick)
    ID 19358
    3 min
  • 9
    Walk to Brunswick
    Walk to
    Brunswick
    20 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Footscray to Brunswick

The distance between Footscray, Melbourne and Brunswick, Melbourne is approximately 12.45 km, which can typically be travelled in 42 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Footscray to Brunswick by train and tram, 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
  • Footscray Station/Irving St (Footscray)
  • Leeds St/Paisley St (Footscray)

Public transport stations close to Brunswick, Melbourne

Brunswick is located at Brunswick, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Holmes St/Moreland Rd (Brunswick).

Bus stations close to Brunswick:

  • Holmes St/Moreland Rd (Brunswick)
  • Nicholson St/Moreland Rd (Coburg)
  • Lanark St/Moreland Rd (Brunswick)

Related Routes

Alternative route by train and tram via WILLIAMSTOWN, UPFIELD and 6

To get from Footscray to Brunswick in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one tram line: take the WILLIAMSTOWN train from Footscray station to North Melbourne station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UPFIELD train and finally take the 6 tram from 133-Moreland Station/Cameron St (Coburg) station to 129-Moreland Rd/Holmes St (Brunswick) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 30 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

30minA$5.30
Train - WILLIAMSTOWN
WILLIAMSTOWN
Train - UPFIELD
UPFIELD
Tram - 6
6
Walk to Brunswick
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
    North Melbourne
    6 min
  • 4
    Train - UPFIELDUPFIELD
    Wait for train
    UPFIELD
    Upfield
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Moreland
    13 min
  • 6
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    133-Moreland Station/Cameron St (Coburg)
    ID 19362
    110 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Tram - 66
    Wait for tram
    6
    Glen Iris
  • 8
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    129-Moreland Rd/Holmes St (Brunswick)
    ID 19358
    3 min
  • 9
    Walk to Brunswick
    Walk to
    Brunswick
    20 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 42 minutes, using Bus line SUNBURY, Bus line 1.

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

    The alternative route takes 30 minutes, using Bus line WILLIAMSTOWN, Bus line UPFIELD, Bus line 6.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one tram line in total. The total travelling time is 42 min.

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

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

  • How long does it take to travel from Footscray to Brunswick in Melbourne by train and tram?

    The total travel time between Footscray and Brunswick in Melbourne by train and tram is about 42 min.

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

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

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

    Get off the train at the Melbourne Central station, which is closest to Brunswick in Melbourne.

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

    The ride from Footscray to Brunswick costs A$5.30.

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