How to get from Croydon to Footscray by train?

By train

To get from Croydon to Footscray in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the LILYDALE train from Croydon station to Ringwood station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LILYDALE train and finally take the WERRIBEE train from Flinders Street station to Footscray station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 24 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

84minA$5.30
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Train - WERRIBEE
WERRIBEE
Leaves from Croydon

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Croydon
  • 2
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ringwood
    14 min
  • 4
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    42 min
  • 6
    Train - WERRIBEEWERRIBEE
    Wait for train
    WERRIBEE
    Werribee
  • 7
    Ride to train station Footscray
    Ride to train station
    Footscray
    12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by train via LILYDALE, LILYDALE and SUNBURY

To get from Croydon to Footscray in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the LILYDALE train from Croydon station to Ringwood station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LILYDALE train and finally take the SUNBURY train from Flinders Street station to Footscray station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 28 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

88minA$5.30
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
Leaves from Croydon

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Croydon
  • 2
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ringwood
    14 min
  • 4
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    42 min
  • 6
    Train - SUNBURYSUNBURY
    Wait for train
    SUNBURY
    Sunbury
  • 7
    Ride to train station Footscray
    Ride to train station
    Footscray
    10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Croydon to Footscray

The distance between Croydon, Melbourne and Footscray, Melbourne is approximately 36.54 km, which can typically be travelled in 84 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Croydon to Footscray 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 Croydon

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

Train stations close to Croydon:

  • Mooroolbark
  • Ringwood East

Bus stations close to Croydon:

  • Croydon Station/Railway Gr (Croydon)
  • Croydon Station/Wicklow Ave (Croydon)
  • Croydon Ps/Kent Ave (Croydon)

Public transport stations close to Footscray, Melbourne

Footscray is located at Footscray, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Leeds St/Hopkins St (Footscray).

Bus stations close to Footscray:

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

Related Routes

Alternative route by train via LILYDALE, LILYDALE and SUNBURY

To get from Croydon to Footscray in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the LILYDALE train from Croydon station to Ringwood station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LILYDALE train and finally take the SUNBURY train from Flinders Street station to Footscray station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 28 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

88minA$5.30
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
Leaves from Croydon

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Croydon
  • 2
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ringwood
    14 min
  • 4
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    42 min
  • 6
    Train - SUNBURYSUNBURY
    Wait for train
    SUNBURY
    Sunbury
  • 7
    Ride to train station Footscray
    Ride to train station
    Footscray
    10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 84 minutes, using Bus line LILYDALE, Bus line LILYDALE, Bus line WERRIBEE.

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

    The alternative route takes 88 minutes, using Bus line LILYDALE, Bus line LILYDALE, Bus line SUNBURY.

  • Is there a direct train between Croydon and Footscray?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 24 min.

  • Which train line goes from Croydon to Footscray?

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

  • How long does it take to travel from Croydon to Footscray by train?

    The total travel time between Croydon in Croydon and Footscray in Melbourne by train is about 1 hr 24 min.

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

    Get on the LILYDALE train from the City (Flinders Street) station near Croydon in Croydon.

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

    Get off the train at the Ringwood station, which is closest to Footscray in Melbourne.

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

    The ride from Croydon to Footscray costs A$5.30.

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