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How to get from Footscray to Dandenong by train?

From Footscray to Dandenong by train

To get from Footscray to Dandenong in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the WERRIBEE train from Footscray station to Flinders Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PAKENHAM train and finally take the PAKENHAM train from Caulfield station to Dandenong station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 27 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

87minA$5.30
Train - WERRIBEE
WERRIBEE
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
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
    13 min
  • 4
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    Pakenham
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Caulfield
    16 min
  • 6
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    Pakenham
  • 7
    Ride to train station Dandenong
    Ride to train station
    Dandenong
    45 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Footscray to Dandenong by train via WILLIAMSTOWN, PAKENHAM and PAKENHAM

To get from Footscray to Dandenong in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the WILLIAMSTOWN train from Footscray station to Flinders Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PAKENHAM train and finally take the PAKENHAM train from Caulfield station to Dandenong station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 27 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

87minA$5.30
Train - WILLIAMSTOWN
WILLIAMSTOWN
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
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
    13 min
  • 4
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    Pakenham
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Caulfield
    16 min
  • 6
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    Pakenham
  • 7
    Ride to train station Dandenong
    Ride to train station
    Dandenong
    45 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Footscray to Dandenong

The distance between Footscray, Melbourne and Dandenong, Melbourne is approximately 36.64 km, which can typically be travelled in 87 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Footscray to Dandenong by 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.

Bus stations close to Footscray:

  • Footscray
  • Donald St/Moore St (Footscray)
  • Whitehall St/Hopkins St (Footscray)

Public transport stations close to Dandenong, Melbourne

Dandenong is located at Dandenong, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Dandenong Railway Station (Dandenong).

Train stations close to Dandenong:

  • Dandenong
  • Yarraman
  • Noble Park

Bus stations close to Dandenong:

  • Dandenong Railway Station (Dandenong)
  • Dandenong Station/Foster St (Dandenong)

Alternative route from Footscray to Dandenong by train via WILLIAMSTOWN, PAKENHAM and PAKENHAM

To get from Footscray to Dandenong in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the WILLIAMSTOWN train from Footscray station to Flinders Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PAKENHAM train and finally take the PAKENHAM train from Caulfield station to Dandenong station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 27 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

87minA$5.30
Train - WILLIAMSTOWN
WILLIAMSTOWN
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
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
    13 min
  • 4
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    Pakenham
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Caulfield
    16 min
  • 6
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    Pakenham
  • 7
    Ride to train station Dandenong
    Ride to train station
    Dandenong
    45 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 87 minutes, using Bus line WERRIBEE, Bus line PAKENHAM, Bus line PAKENHAM.

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

    The alternative route takes 87 minutes, using Bus line WILLIAMSTOWN, Bus line PAKENHAM, Bus line PAKENHAM.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 27 min.

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

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

  • How long does it take to travel from Footscray to Dandenong in Melbourne by train?

    The total travel time between Footscray and Dandenong in Melbourne by train is about 1 hr 27 min.

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

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

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

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

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

    The ride from Footscray to Dandenong costs A$5.30.

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