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

From Footscray to Burwood by train and tram

To get from Footscray to Burwood in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one tram line: take the WERRIBEE train from Footscray station to Flinders Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ALAMEIN train and finally take the 70 tram from 46-Spencer Rd/Riversdale Rd (Canterbury) station to 61-Elgar Rd/Riversdale Rd (Surrey Hills) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 49 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

49minA$5.30
Train - WERRIBEE
WERRIBEE
Train - ALAMEIN
ALAMEIN
Tram - 70
70
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
    14 min
  • 4
    Train - ALAMEINALAMEIN
    Wait for train
    ALAMEIN
    Alamein
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Riversdale
    18 min
  • 6
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    46-Spencer Rd/Riversdale Rd (Canterbury)
    ID 19436
    10 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Tram - 7070
    Wait for tram
    70
    Wattle Park
  • 8
    Ride to tram station 61-Elgar Rd/Riversdale Rd (Surrey Hills)
    Ride to tram station
    61-Elgar Rd/Riversdale Rd (Surrey Hills)
    ID 19421
    10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Footscray to Burwood by train and tram via WILLIAMSTOWN, ALAMEIN and 70

To get from Footscray to Burwood in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one tram line: take the WILLIAMSTOWN train from Footscray station to Flinders Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ALAMEIN train and finally take the 70 tram from 46-Spencer Rd/Riversdale Rd (Canterbury) station to 61-Elgar Rd/Riversdale Rd (Surrey Hills) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 48 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

48minA$5.30
Train - WILLIAMSTOWN
WILLIAMSTOWN
Train - ALAMEIN
ALAMEIN
Tram - 70
70
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
    Flinders Street
    14 min
  • 4
    Train - ALAMEINALAMEIN
    Wait for train
    ALAMEIN
    Alamein
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Riversdale
    18 min
  • 6
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    46-Spencer Rd/Riversdale Rd (Canterbury)
    ID 19436
    10 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Tram - 7070
    Wait for tram
    70
    Wattle Park
  • 8
    Ride to tram station 61-Elgar Rd/Riversdale Rd (Surrey Hills)
    Ride to tram station
    61-Elgar Rd/Riversdale Rd (Surrey Hills)
    ID 19421
    10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Footscray to Burwood

The distance between Footscray, Melbourne and Burwood, Melbourne is approximately 20.88 km, which can typically be travelled in 49 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Footscray to Burwood 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 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 Burwood, Melbourne

Burwood is located at Burwood, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Byron St/Elgar Rd (Surrey Hills).

Bus stations close to Burwood:

  • Byron St/Elgar Rd (Surrey Hills)
  • Byron St/Elgar Rd (Box Hill South)
  • Deakin University/Elgar Rd (Burwood)

Related Routes

Alternative route from Footscray to Burwood by train and tram via WILLIAMSTOWN, ALAMEIN and 70

To get from Footscray to Burwood in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one tram line: take the WILLIAMSTOWN train from Footscray station to Flinders Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ALAMEIN train and finally take the 70 tram from 46-Spencer Rd/Riversdale Rd (Canterbury) station to 61-Elgar Rd/Riversdale Rd (Surrey Hills) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 48 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

48minA$5.30
Train - WILLIAMSTOWN
WILLIAMSTOWN
Train - ALAMEIN
ALAMEIN
Tram - 70
70
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
    Flinders Street
    14 min
  • 4
    Train - ALAMEINALAMEIN
    Wait for train
    ALAMEIN
    Alamein
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Riversdale
    18 min
  • 6
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    46-Spencer Rd/Riversdale Rd (Canterbury)
    ID 19436
    10 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Tram - 7070
    Wait for tram
    70
    Wattle Park
  • 8
    Ride to tram station 61-Elgar Rd/Riversdale Rd (Surrey Hills)
    Ride to tram station
    61-Elgar Rd/Riversdale Rd (Surrey Hills)
    ID 19421
    10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 49 minutes, using Bus line WERRIBEE, Bus line ALAMEIN, Bus line 70.

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

    The alternative route takes 48 minutes, using Bus line WILLIAMSTOWN, Bus line ALAMEIN, Bus line 70.

  • Is there a direct train between Footscray and Burwood?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one tram line in total. The total travelling time is 49 min.

  • Which train line goes from Footscray to Burwood?

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

  • How long does it take to travel from Footscray to Burwood by train and tram?

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

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

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

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

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

  • How much is the total train and tram fare from Footscray to Burwood?

    The ride from Footscray to Burwood costs A$5.30.

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