How to get from Footscray to Caroline Springs - Bal by bus and train?

From Footscray to Caroline Springs - Bal by bus and train

To get from Footscray to Caroline Springs - Bal in Melbourne, take the ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT train from Footscray station to Caroline Springs station. Next, take the 460 bus from Caroline Springs Station/Christies Rd (Ravenhall) station to Caroline Springs Library/Caroline Springs Bvd (Caroline Springs) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 36 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

36minA$5.30
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Bus - 460
460
Leaves from Footscray

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Footscray
  • 2
    Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARATARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Wait for train
    ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Ararat
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Caroline Springs
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Caroline Springs Station/Christies Rd (Ravenhall)
    ID 51389
    220 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 460460
    Wait for bus
    460
    Watergardens Railway Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Caroline Springs Library/Caroline Springs Bvd (Caroline Springs)
    Ride to bus station
    Caroline Springs Library/Caroline Springs Bvd (Caroline Springs)
    ID 22750
    7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Footscray to Caroline Springs - Bal by bus and train via SUNBURY and 460

To get from Footscray to Caroline Springs - Bal in Melbourne, take the SUNBURY train from Footscray station to Watergardens station. Next, take the 460 bus from Watergardens Station/Watergardens Circuit Rd (Taylors Lakes) station to Caroline Springs Library/Caroline Springs Bvd (Caroline Springs) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 44 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

44minA$5.30
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
Bus - 460
460
Leaves from Footscray

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Footscray
  • 2
    Train - SUNBURYSUNBURY
    Wait for train
    SUNBURY
    Sunbury
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Watergardens
    25 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Watergardens Station/Watergardens Circuit Rd (Taylors Lakes)
    ID 47644
    80 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 460460
    Wait for bus
    460
    Caroline Springs Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Caroline Springs Library/Caroline Springs Bvd (Caroline Springs)
    Ride to bus station
    Caroline Springs Library/Caroline Springs Bvd (Caroline Springs)
    ID 22751
    13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Footscray to Caroline Springs - Bal

The distance between Footscray, Melbourne and Caroline Springs - Bal, Melbourne is approximately 20.03 km, which can typically be travelled in 36 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Footscray to Caroline Springs - Bal 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 Caroline Springs - Bal, Melbourne

Caroline Springs - Bal is located at Caroline Springs - Bal, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Caroline Springs Library/Caroline Springs Bvd (Caroline Springs).

Train stations close to Caroline Springs - Bal:

  • Caroline Springs
  • Watergardens
  • Keilor Plains

Bus stations close to Caroline Springs - Bal:

  • Caroline Springs Library/Caroline Springs Bvd (Caroline Springs)
  • Caroline Springs Square Sc (Caroline Springs)
  • The Crossing/Caroline Springs Bvd (Caroline Springs)

Related Routes

Alternative route from Footscray to Caroline Springs - Bal by bus and train via SUNBURY and 460

To get from Footscray to Caroline Springs - Bal in Melbourne, take the SUNBURY train from Footscray station to Watergardens station. Next, take the 460 bus from Watergardens Station/Watergardens Circuit Rd (Taylors Lakes) station to Caroline Springs Library/Caroline Springs Bvd (Caroline Springs) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 44 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

44minA$5.30
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
Bus - 460
460
Leaves from Footscray

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Footscray
  • 2
    Train - SUNBURYSUNBURY
    Wait for train
    SUNBURY
    Sunbury
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Watergardens
    25 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Watergardens Station/Watergardens Circuit Rd (Taylors Lakes)
    ID 47644
    80 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 460460
    Wait for bus
    460
    Caroline Springs Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Caroline Springs Library/Caroline Springs Bvd (Caroline Springs)
    Ride to bus station
    Caroline Springs Library/Caroline Springs Bvd (Caroline Springs)
    ID 22751
    13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Footscray to Caroline Springs - Bal?

    The fastest way takes 36 minutes, using Bus line ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT, Bus line 460.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Footscray to Caroline Springs - Bal?

    The alternative route takes 44 minutes, using Bus line SUNBURY, Bus line 460.

  • Is there a direct train between Footscray and Caroline Springs - Bal?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 36 min.

  • Which train line goes from Footscray to Caroline Springs - Bal?

    The ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT train line goes from Ararat station near Footscray in Footscray to Caroline Springs station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Caroline Springs station near Caroline Springs - Bal in Melbourne.

  • How long does it take to travel from Footscray to Caroline Springs - Bal by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Footscray in Footscray and Caroline Springs - Bal in Melbourne by train and bus is about 36 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Footscray to get to Caroline Springs - Bal?

    Get on the ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT train from the Ararat station near Footscray in Footscray.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Footscray and Caroline Springs - Bal?

    Get off the train at the Caroline Springs stop, which is closest to Caroline Springs - Bal in Melbourne.

  • When is the first train from Footscray to Caroline Springs - Bal?

    The first train from Footscray in Footscray to Caroline Springs - Bal in Melbourne is Ballarat-Wendouree - Melbourne via Melton. It leaves the Footscray station at 00:22.

  • How much is the train fare from Footscray to Caroline Springs - Bal?

    The ride from Footscray to Caroline Springs - Bal costs A$5.30.

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