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

From Footscray to Derrimut by bus and train

To get from Footscray to Derrimut in Melbourne, take the ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT train from Footscray station to Ardeer station. Next, take the 427 bus from Ardeer Station/Forrest St (Ardeer) station to Sirius College/Fitzgerald Rd (Sunshine West) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 37 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

37minA$5.30
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Bus - 427
427
Walk to Derrimut
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
    Ardeer
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ardeer Station/Forrest St (Ardeer)
    ID 4697
    30 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 427427
    Wait for bus
    427
    Sunshine West
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sirius College/Fitzgerald Rd (Sunshine West)
    ID 47602
    3 min
  • 7
    Walk to Derrimut
    Walk to
    Derrimut
    70 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Footscray to Derrimut by bus and train via ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT and 420

To get from Footscray to Derrimut in Melbourne, take the ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT train from Footscray station to Deer Park station. Next, take the 420 bus from Deer Park Station/Mt Derrimut Rd (Deer Park) station to Sirius College/Fitzgerald Rd (Sunshine West) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 38 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

38minA$5.30
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Bus - 420
420
Walk to Derrimut
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
    Deer Park
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Deer Park Station/Mt Derrimut Rd (Deer Park)
    ID 28532
    180 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 420420
    Wait for bus
    420
    Sunshine Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sirius College/Fitzgerald Rd (Sunshine West)
    ID 47602
    4 min
  • 7
    Walk to Derrimut
    Walk to
    Derrimut
    70 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Footscray to Derrimut

The distance between Footscray, Melbourne and Derrimut, Melbourne is approximately 10.81 km, which can typically be travelled in 37 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Footscray to Derrimut 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 Derrimut, Melbourne

Derrimut is located at Derrimut, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Sirius College/Fitzgerald Rd (Sunshine West).

Train stations close to Derrimut:

  • Ardeer
  • Deer Park
  • Albion

Bus stations close to Derrimut:

  • Sirius College/Fitzgerald Rd (Sunshine West)
  • Fitzgerald Rd/Glengala Rd (Sunshine West)
  • Murray St/Fitzgerald Rd (Sunshine)

Related Routes

Alternative route from Footscray to Derrimut by bus and train via ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT and 420

To get from Footscray to Derrimut in Melbourne, take the ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT train from Footscray station to Deer Park station. Next, take the 420 bus from Deer Park Station/Mt Derrimut Rd (Deer Park) station to Sirius College/Fitzgerald Rd (Sunshine West) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 38 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

38minA$5.30
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Bus - 420
420
Walk to Derrimut
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
    Deer Park
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Deer Park Station/Mt Derrimut Rd (Deer Park)
    ID 28532
    180 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 420420
    Wait for bus
    420
    Sunshine Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sirius College/Fitzgerald Rd (Sunshine West)
    ID 47602
    4 min
  • 7
    Walk to Derrimut
    Walk to
    Derrimut
    70 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 37 minutes, using Bus line ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT, Bus line 427.

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

    The alternative route takes 38 minutes, using Bus line ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT, Bus line 420.

  • Is there a direct train between Footscray and Derrimut?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 37 min.

  • Which train line goes from Footscray to Derrimut?

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

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

    The total travel time between Footscray in Footscray and Derrimut in Melbourne by train and bus is about 37 min.

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

    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 Derrimut?

    Get off the train at the Ardeer stop, which is closest to Derrimut in Melbourne.

  • When is the last train from Footscray to Derrimut?

    The last train from Footscray in Footscray to Derrimut in Melbourne is the Ballarat-Wendouree - Melbourne via Melton line. It leaves the Footscray station at 19:24.

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

    The ride from Footscray to Derrimut costs A$5.30.

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