How to get from Jolimont to Footscray by train?

From Jolimont to Footscray by train

To get from Jolimont to Footscray in Melbourne, take the MERNDA train from Jolimont station to Flinders Street station. Next, take the WERRIBEE train from Flinders Street station to Footscray station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 19 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

19minA$5.30
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Train - WERRIBEE
WERRIBEE
Leaves from Jolimont
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Jolimont
  • 2
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    4 min
  • 4
    Train - WERRIBEEWERRIBEE
    Wait for train
    WERRIBEE
    Werribee
  • 5
    Ride to train station Footscray
    Ride to train station
    Footscray
    11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Jolimont to Footscray by train via HURSTBRIDGE and SUNBURY

To get from Jolimont to Footscray in Melbourne, take the HURSTBRIDGE train from Jolimont station to Southern Cross station. Next, take the SUNBURY train from Southern Cross station to Footscray station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 20 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

20minA$5.30
Train - HURSTBRIDGE
HURSTBRIDGE
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
Leaves from Jolimont
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Jolimont
  • 2
    Train - HURSTBRIDGEHURSTBRIDGE
    Wait for train
    HURSTBRIDGE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    8 min
  • 4
    Train - SUNBURYSUNBURY
    Wait for train
    SUNBURY
    Sunbury
  • 5
    Ride to train station Footscray
    Ride to train station
    Footscray
    8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Jolimont to Footscray
The distance between Jolimont, Melbourne and Footscray, Melbourne is approximately 8.48 km, which can typically be travelled in 19 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Jolimont 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 Jolimont

Jolimont is located at Jolimont, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is 11-Jolimont Station-Mcg/Wellington Pde (East Melbourne).

Bus stations close to Jolimont:

  • Swan St/Punt Rd (Richmond)
  • Rowena Pde/Punt Rd (Richmond)
  • Bridge Rd/Hoddle St (Richmond)
Public transport stations close to Footscray, Melbourne

Footscray is located at Footscray, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is 62-Nicholson St/Droop St (Footscray).

Train stations close to Footscray:

  • Footscray

Bus stations close to Footscray:

  • Leeds St/Hopkins St (Footscray)
  • Nicholson St/Paisley St (Footscray)
  • Hopkins St/Leeds St (Footscray)
Related Routes

Alternative route from Jolimont to Footscray by train via HURSTBRIDGE and SUNBURY

To get from Jolimont to Footscray in Melbourne, take the HURSTBRIDGE train from Jolimont station to Southern Cross station. Next, take the SUNBURY train from Southern Cross station to Footscray station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 20 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

20minA$5.30
Train - HURSTBRIDGE
HURSTBRIDGE
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
Leaves from Jolimont
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Jolimont
  • 2
    Train - HURSTBRIDGEHURSTBRIDGE
    Wait for train
    HURSTBRIDGE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    8 min
  • 4
    Train - SUNBURYSUNBURY
    Wait for train
    SUNBURY
    Sunbury
  • 5
    Ride to train station Footscray
    Ride to train station
    Footscray
    8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 19 minutes, using Bus line MERNDA, Bus line WERRIBEE.

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

    The alternative route takes 20 minutes, using Bus line HURSTBRIDGE, Bus line SUNBURY.

  • Is there a direct train between Jolimont and Footscray?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 19 min.

  • Which train line goes from Jolimont to Footscray?

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

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

    The total travel time between Jolimont in East Melbourne and Footscray in Melbourne by train is about 19 min.

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

    Get on the MERNDA train from the City (Flinders Street) station near Jolimont in East Melbourne.

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

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

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

    The ride from Jolimont to Footscray costs A$5.30.

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