How to get from Footscray to Halls Gap by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Footscray to Halls Gap in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG train from Footscray station to North Shore station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the OVERLAND train and finally take the HALLS GAP - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & STAWELL bus from Stawell Railway Station (Stawell) station to Information Centre/Grampians Rd (Halls Gap) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 1 min.

301min
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Train - OVERLAND
OVERLAND
Bus - HALLS GAP - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & STAWELL
HALLS GAP - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & STAWELL
Leaves from Footscray

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Footscray
  • 2
    Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONGGEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Wait for train
    GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Geelong
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Shore
    44 min
  • 4
    Train - OVERLANDOVERLAND
    Wait for train
    OVERLAND
    Adelaide
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Stawell
    143 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Stawell Railway Station (Stawell)
    ID 17803
    10 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - HALLS GAP - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & STAWELLHALLS GAP - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & STAWELL
    Wait for bus
    HALLS GAP - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & STAWELL
    Halls Gap
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Information Centre/Grampians Rd (Halls Gap)
    Ride to bus station
    Information Centre/Grampians Rd (Halls Gap)
    ID 30992
    35 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Footscray to Halls Gap

The distance between Footscray, Melbourne and Halls Gap, Melbourne is approximately 281.83 km, which can typically be travelled in 301 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Footscray to Halls Gap 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
  • Donald St/Moore St (Footscray)
  • Whitehall St/Hopkins St (Footscray)

Public transport stations close to Halls Gap, Melbourne

Halls Gap is located at Halls Gap, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Information Centre/Grampians Rd (Halls Gap).

Bus stations close to Halls Gap:

  • Information Centre/Grampians Rd (Halls Gap)
  • Recreation Reserve/Grampians Rd (Halls Gap)

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Footscray to Halls Gap?

    The fastest way takes 301 minutes, using Bus line GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, Bus line OVERLAND, Bus line HALLS GAP - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & STAWELL.

  • Is there a direct train between Footscray and Halls Gap in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 5 hr 1 min.

  • Which train line goes from Footscray to Halls Gap in Melbourne?

    The GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG train line goes from Geelong station near Footscray to North Shore station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till North Shore station near Halls Gap in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Footscray and Halls Gap in Melbourne by train and bus is about 5 hr 1 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Footscray to get to Halls Gap in Melbourne?

    Get on the GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG train from the Geelong station near Footscray in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the train at the North Shore stop, which is closest to Halls Gap in Melbourne.

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