How to get from Oakleigh to Footscray by train?

By train

To get from Oakleigh to Footscray in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the PAKENHAM train from Oakleigh station to Caulfield station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PAKENHAM train and finally take the SUNBURY train from Southern Cross station to Footscray station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 7 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

67minA$5.30
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
Leaves from Oakleigh

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Oakleigh
  • 2
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Caulfield
    34 min
  • 4
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    20 min
  • 6
    Train - SUNBURYSUNBURY
    Wait for train
    SUNBURY
    Sunbury
  • 7
    Ride to train station Footscray
    Ride to train station
    Footscray
    7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and train

To get from Oakleigh to Footscray in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 903 bus from Oakleigh Station/Portman St (Oakleigh) station to Holmesglen Tafe/Warrigal Rd (Chadstone) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GLEN WAVERLEY 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 11 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

71minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 903
903
Train - GLEN WAVERLEY
GLEN WAVERLEY
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
Leaves from Oakleigh Station/Portman St (Oakleigh)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Oakleigh Station/Portman St (Oakleigh)
    ID 19805
    80 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 903903
    Wait for bus
    903
    Altona
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Holmesglen Tafe/Warrigal Rd (Chadstone)
    ID 9381
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Holmesglen
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - GLEN WAVERLEYGLEN WAVERLEY
    Wait for train
    GLEN WAVERLEY
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    26 min
  • 7
    Train - SUNBURYSUNBURY
    Wait for train
    SUNBURY
    Sunbury
  • 8
    Ride to train station Footscray
    Ride to train station
    Footscray
    11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Oakleigh to Footscray

The distance between Oakleigh, Melbourne and Footscray, Melbourne is approximately 23.17 km, which can typically be travelled in 67 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Oakleigh 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 Oakleigh

Oakleigh is located at Oakleigh, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Oakleigh Station/Johnson St (Oakleigh).

Train stations close to Oakleigh:

  • Hughesdale
  • Huntingdale
  • Murrumbeena

Bus stations close to Oakleigh:

  • Oakleigh Station/Johnson St (Oakleigh)
  • Warrigal Rd/Carlisle Cres (Hughesdale)
  • Oakleigh Station/Portman St (Oakleigh)

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

By bus and train

To get from Oakleigh to Footscray in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 903 bus from Oakleigh Station/Portman St (Oakleigh) station to Holmesglen Tafe/Warrigal Rd (Chadstone) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GLEN WAVERLEY 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 11 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

71minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 903
903
Train - GLEN WAVERLEY
GLEN WAVERLEY
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
Leaves from Oakleigh Station/Portman St (Oakleigh)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Oakleigh Station/Portman St (Oakleigh)
    ID 19805
    80 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 903903
    Wait for bus
    903
    Altona
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Holmesglen Tafe/Warrigal Rd (Chadstone)
    ID 9381
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Holmesglen
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - GLEN WAVERLEYGLEN WAVERLEY
    Wait for train
    GLEN WAVERLEY
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    26 min
  • 7
    Train - SUNBURYSUNBURY
    Wait for train
    SUNBURY
    Sunbury
  • 8
    Ride to train station Footscray
    Ride to train station
    Footscray
    11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 67 minutes, using Bus line PAKENHAM, Bus line PAKENHAM, Bus line SUNBURY.

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

    The alternative route takes 71 minutes, using Bus line 903, Bus line GLEN WAVERLEY, Bus line SUNBURY.

  • Is there a direct train between Oakleigh and Footscray?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 7 min.

  • Which train line goes from Oakleigh to Footscray?

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

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

    The total travel time between Oakleigh in Oakleigh and Footscray in Melbourne by train is about 1 hr 7 min.

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

    Get on the PAKENHAM train from the City (Flinders Street) station near Oakleigh in Oakleigh.

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

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

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

    The ride from Oakleigh to Footscray costs A$5.30.

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