How to get from Dandenong to Footscray by train?

From Dandenong to Footscray by train

To get from Dandenong to Footscray in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the PAKENHAM train from Dandenong station to Caulfield station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PAKENHAM train and finally take the WERRIBEE train from Southern Cross 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 - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Train - WERRIBEE
WERRIBEE
Leaves from Dandenong

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Dandenong
  • 2
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Caulfield
    45 min
  • 4
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    19 min
  • 6
    Train - WERRIBEEWERRIBEE
    Wait for train
    WERRIBEE
    Werribee
  • 7
    Ride to train station Footscray
    Ride to train station
    Footscray
    9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Dandenong to Footscray by train via PAKENHAM, FRANKSTON and SUNBURY

To get from Dandenong to Footscray in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the PAKENHAM train from Dandenong station to Caulfield station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the FRANKSTON 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 32 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

92minA$5.30
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
Leaves from Dandenong

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Dandenong
  • 2
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Caulfield
    45 min
  • 4
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    18 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 Dandenong to Footscray

The distance between Dandenong, Melbourne and Footscray, Melbourne is approximately 37.75 km, which can typically be travelled in 88 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Dandenong 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 Dandenong

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

Train stations close to Dandenong:

  • Yarraman
  • Noble Park

Bus stations close to Dandenong:

  • Dandenong Station/Foster St (Dandenong)
  • Dandenong Railway Station (Dandenong)
  • Station St/Cheltenham Rd (Dandenong)

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 from Dandenong to Footscray by train via PAKENHAM, FRANKSTON and SUNBURY

To get from Dandenong to Footscray in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the PAKENHAM train from Dandenong station to Caulfield station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the FRANKSTON 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 32 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

92minA$5.30
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
Leaves from Dandenong

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Dandenong
  • 2
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Caulfield
    45 min
  • 4
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    18 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 Dandenong to Footscray?

    The fastest way takes 88 minutes, using Bus line PAKENHAM, Bus line PAKENHAM, Bus line WERRIBEE.

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

    The alternative route takes 92 minutes, using Bus line PAKENHAM, Bus line FRANKSTON, Bus line SUNBURY.

  • Is there a direct train between Dandenong and Footscray?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 28 min.

  • Which train line goes from Dandenong to Footscray?

    The PAKENHAM train line goes from City (Flinders Street) station near Dandenong in Dandenong South 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 Dandenong to Footscray by train?

    The total travel time between Dandenong in Dandenong South and Footscray in Melbourne by train is about 1 hr 28 min.

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

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

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

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

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

    The ride from Dandenong to Footscray costs A$5.30.

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