How to get from West Footscray to Carlton North by bus and train?

From West Footscray to Carlton North by bus and train

To get from West Footscray to Carlton North in Carlton North, take the SUNBURY train from West Footscray station to Melbourne Central station. Next, take the 250 bus from Melbourne Central/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City) station to Richardson St/Rathdowne St (Carlton North) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 41 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

41minA$5.30
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
Bus - 250
250
Walk to Carlton North
Leaves from West Footscray
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    West Footscray
  • 2
    Train - SUNBURYSUNBURY
    Wait for train
    SUNBURY
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Melbourne Central
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Melbourne Central/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City)
    ID 40798
    180 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 250250
    Wait for bus
    250
    La Trobe University
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Richardson St/Rathdowne St (Carlton North)
    ID 354
    12 min
  • 7
    Walk to Carlton North
    Walk to
    Carlton North
    Rathdowne Street
    50 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from West Footscray to Carlton North by bus and train via SUNBURY and 251

To get from West Footscray to Carlton North in Carlton North, take the SUNBURY train from West Footscray station to Melbourne Central station. Next, take the 251 bus from Melbourne Central/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City) station to Richardson St/Rathdowne St (Carlton North) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 38 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

38minA$5.30
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
Bus - 251
251
Walk to Carlton North
Leaves from West Footscray
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    West Footscray
  • 2
    Train - SUNBURYSUNBURY
    Wait for train
    SUNBURY
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Melbourne Central
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Melbourne Central/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City)
    ID 40798
    180 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 251251
    Wait for bus
    251
    Northland Sc
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Richardson St/Rathdowne St (Carlton North)
    ID 354
    12 min
  • 7
    Walk to Carlton North
    Walk to
    Carlton North
    Rathdowne Street
    50 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from West Footscray to Carlton North
The distance between West Footscray, Carlton North and Carlton North, Carlton North is approximately 11.36 km, which can typically be travelled in 41 min. Moovit will show you the directions from West Footscray to Carlton North by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Carlton North – you will always have plenty of easy options.
Public transport stations close to West Footscray

West Footscray is located at West Footscray, Carlton North and the nearest public transport station is Charles St/Williamstown Rd (Seddon).

Train stations close to West Footscray:

  • Middle Footscray

Bus stations close to West Footscray:

  • Charles St/Williamstown Rd (Seddon)
  • Sunshine Rd/Geelong Rd (West Footscray)
  • Eleanor St/Barkly St (Footscray)
Public transport stations close to Carlton North, Carlton North

Carlton North is located at Rathdowne Street, Carlton North and the nearest public transport station is Nicholson St/Richardson St (Carlton North).

Bus stations close to Carlton North:

  • Nicholson St/Richardson St (Carlton North)
  • Nicholson St/Reid St (Fitzroy North)
  • Park St/Rathdowne St (Carlton North)
Related Routes

Alternative route from West Footscray to Carlton North by bus and train via SUNBURY and 251

To get from West Footscray to Carlton North in Carlton North, take the SUNBURY train from West Footscray station to Melbourne Central station. Next, take the 251 bus from Melbourne Central/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City) station to Richardson St/Rathdowne St (Carlton North) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 38 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

38minA$5.30
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
Bus - 251
251
Walk to Carlton North
Leaves from West Footscray
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    West Footscray
  • 2
    Train - SUNBURYSUNBURY
    Wait for train
    SUNBURY
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Melbourne Central
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Melbourne Central/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City)
    ID 40798
    180 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 251251
    Wait for bus
    251
    Northland Sc
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Richardson St/Rathdowne St (Carlton North)
    ID 354
    12 min
  • 7
    Walk to Carlton North
    Walk to
    Carlton North
    Rathdowne Street
    50 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 41 minutes, using Bus line SUNBURY, Bus line 250.

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

    The alternative route takes 38 minutes, using Bus line SUNBURY, Bus line 251.

  • Is there a direct train between West Footscray and Carlton North?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 41 min.

  • Which train line goes from West Footscray to Carlton North?

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

  • How long does it take to travel from West Footscray to Carlton North by train and bus?

    The total travel time between West Footscray in West Footscray and Carlton North in Carlton North by train and bus is about 41 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near West Footscray to get to Carlton North?

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

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between West Footscray and Carlton North?

    Get off the train at the Melbourne Central stop, which is closest to Carlton North in Carlton North.

  • How much is the train fare from West Footscray to Carlton North?

    The ride from West Footscray to Carlton North costs A$5.30.

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