How to get from Footscray to Daylesford by bus and train?

From Footscray to Daylesford by bus and train

To get from Footscray to Daylesford in Melbourne, take the ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE train from Footscray station to Castlemaine station. Next, take the MILDURA - BALLARAT VIA BENDIGO & SWAN HILL bus from Castlemaine Railway Station (Castlemaine) station to Cfa/Bridport St (Daylesford) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 6 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

126minA$8.54
Train - ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE
ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE
Bus - MILDURA - BALLARAT VIA BENDIGO & SWAN HILL
MILDURA - BALLARAT VIA BENDIGO & SWAN HILL
Leaves from Footscray

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Footscray
  • 2
    Train - ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTEECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE
    Wait for train
    ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE
    Echuca/Moama
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Castlemaine
    78 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Castlemaine Railway Station (Castlemaine)
    ID 16231
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - MILDURA - BALLARAT VIA BENDIGO & SWAN HILLMILDURA - BALLARAT VIA BENDIGO & SWAN HILL
    Wait for bus
    MILDURA - BALLARAT VIA BENDIGO & SWAN HILL
    Ballarat
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Cfa/Bridport St (Daylesford)
    Ride to bus station
    Cfa/Bridport St (Daylesford)
    ID 17148
    37 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Footscray to Daylesford

The distance between Footscray, Melbourne and Daylesford, Melbourne is approximately 157.88 km, which can typically be travelled in 126 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Footscray to Daylesford 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 Daylesford, Melbourne

Daylesford is located at Daylesford, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Cfa/Bridport St (Daylesford).

Bus stations close to Daylesford:

  • Cfa/Bridport St (Daylesford)

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 126 minutes, using Bus line ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE, Bus line MILDURA - BALLARAT VIA BENDIGO & SWAN HILL.

  • Is there a direct train between Footscray and Daylesford?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 6 min.

  • Which train line goes from Footscray to Daylesford?

    The ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE train line goes from Echuca/Moama station near Footscray in Footscray to Castlemaine station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Castlemaine station near Daylesford in Melbourne.

  • How long does it take to travel from Footscray to Daylesford by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Footscray in Footscray and Daylesford in Melbourne by train and bus is about 2 hr 6 min.

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

    Get on the ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE train from the Echuca/Moama station near Footscray in Footscray.

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

    Get off the train at the Castlemaine stop, which is closest to Daylesford in Melbourne.

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

    The ride from Footscray to Daylesford costs A$8.54.

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