How to get from Footscray to Eltham North by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Footscray to Eltham North in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the WILLIAMSTOWN train from Footscray station to Southern Cross station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the HURSTBRIDGE train and finally take the 580 bus from Eltham Station/Main Rd (Eltham) station to Parry Rd/Ryans Rd (Eltham North) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 20 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

80minA$5.30
Train - WILLIAMSTOWN
WILLIAMSTOWN
Train - HURSTBRIDGE
HURSTBRIDGE
Bus - 580
580
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
    Southern Cross
    9 min
  • 4
    Train - HURSTBRIDGEHURSTBRIDGE
    Wait for train
    HURSTBRIDGE
    Hurstbridge
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Eltham
    51 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Eltham Station/Main Rd (Eltham)
    ID 21492
    30 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 580580
    Wait for bus
    580
    Diamond Creek
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Parry Rd/Ryans Rd (Eltham North)
    Ride to bus station
    Parry Rd/Ryans Rd (Eltham North)
    ID 10570
    7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via SUNBURY, HURSTBRIDGE and 580

To get from Footscray to Eltham North in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SUNBURY train from Footscray station to Flagstaff station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the HURSTBRIDGE train and finally take the 580 bus from Eltham Station/Main Rd (Eltham) station to Parry Rd/Ryans Rd (Eltham North) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 21 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

81minA$5.30
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
Train - HURSTBRIDGE
HURSTBRIDGE
Bus - 580
580
Leaves from Footscray

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Footscray
  • 2
    Train - SUNBURYSUNBURY
    Wait for train
    SUNBURY
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flagstaff
    8 min
  • 4
    Train - HURSTBRIDGEHURSTBRIDGE
    Wait for train
    HURSTBRIDGE
    Hurstbridge
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Eltham
    49 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Eltham Station/Main Rd (Eltham)
    ID 21492
    30 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 580580
    Wait for bus
    580
    Diamond Creek
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Parry Rd/Ryans Rd (Eltham North)
    Ride to bus station
    Parry Rd/Ryans Rd (Eltham North)
    ID 10570
    7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Footscray to Eltham North

The distance between Footscray, Melbourne and Eltham North, Melbourne is approximately 37.1 km, which can typically be travelled in 80 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Footscray to Eltham North 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.

Bus stations close to Footscray:

  • Footscray
  • Footscray Station/Irving St (Footscray)
  • Leeds St/Paisley St (Footscray)

Public transport stations close to Eltham North, Melbourne

Eltham North is located at Eltham North, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Parry Rd/Ryans Rd (Eltham North).

Train stations close to Eltham North:

  • Diamond Creek
  • Eltham
  • Greensborough

Bus stations close to Eltham North:

  • Parry Rd/Ryans Rd (Eltham North)
  • Sarah Ct/Parry Rd (Eltham North)
  • Casuarina Rdge/Wattletree Rd (Eltham North)

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via SUNBURY, HURSTBRIDGE and 580

To get from Footscray to Eltham North in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SUNBURY train from Footscray station to Flagstaff station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the HURSTBRIDGE train and finally take the 580 bus from Eltham Station/Main Rd (Eltham) station to Parry Rd/Ryans Rd (Eltham North) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 21 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

81minA$5.30
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
Train - HURSTBRIDGE
HURSTBRIDGE
Bus - 580
580
Leaves from Footscray

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Footscray
  • 2
    Train - SUNBURYSUNBURY
    Wait for train
    SUNBURY
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flagstaff
    8 min
  • 4
    Train - HURSTBRIDGEHURSTBRIDGE
    Wait for train
    HURSTBRIDGE
    Hurstbridge
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Eltham
    49 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Eltham Station/Main Rd (Eltham)
    ID 21492
    30 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 580580
    Wait for bus
    580
    Diamond Creek
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Parry Rd/Ryans Rd (Eltham North)
    Ride to bus station
    Parry Rd/Ryans Rd (Eltham North)
    ID 10570
    7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 80 minutes, using Bus line WILLIAMSTOWN, Bus line HURSTBRIDGE, Bus line 580.

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

    The alternative route takes 81 minutes, using Bus line SUNBURY, Bus line HURSTBRIDGE, Bus line 580.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 20 min.

  • Which train line goes from Footscray to Eltham North in Melbourne?

    The WILLIAMSTOWN train line goes from City (Flinders Street) station near Footscray to Southern Cross station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Southern Cross station near Eltham North in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from Footscray to Eltham North in Melbourne by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Footscray and Eltham North in Melbourne by train and bus is about 1 hr 20 min.

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

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

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

    Get off the train at the Southern Cross stop, which is closest to Eltham North in Melbourne.

  • How much is the total train and bus fare from Footscray to Eltham North?

    The ride from Footscray to Eltham North costs A$5.30.

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