How to get from Footscray to Kangaroo Ground by bus and train?

From Footscray to Kangaroo Ground by bus and train

To get from Footscray to Kangaroo Ground in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the WILLIAMSTOWN train from Footscray station to Southern Cross station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the HURSTBRIDGE train and finally take the 578 bus from Eltham Station/Main Rd (Eltham) station to Weller Rd/Eltham-Yarra Glen Rd (Kangaroo Ground) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 21 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

81minA$5.30
Train - WILLIAMSTOWN
WILLIAMSTOWN
Train - HURSTBRIDGE
HURSTBRIDGE
Bus - 578
578
Leaves from Footscray

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Footscray
  • 2
    Train - WILLIAMSTOWNWILLIAMSTOWN
    Wait for train
    WILLIAMSTOWN
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    9 min
  • 4
    Train - HURSTBRIDGEHURSTBRIDGE
    Wait for train
    HURSTBRIDGE
    Hurstbridge
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Eltham
    51 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Eltham Station/Main Rd (Eltham)
    ID 21490
    50 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 578578
    Wait for bus
    578
    Warrandyte
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Weller Rd/Eltham-Yarra Glen Rd (Kangaroo Ground)
    Ride to bus station
    Weller Rd/Eltham-Yarra Glen Rd (Kangaroo Ground)
    ID 45545
    8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Footscray to Kangaroo Ground by bus and train via SUNBURY, HURSTBRIDGE and 578

To get from Footscray to Kangaroo Ground in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SUNBURY train from Footscray station to Flagstaff station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the HURSTBRIDGE train and finally take the 578 bus from Eltham Station/Main Rd (Eltham) station to Weller Rd/Eltham-Yarra Glen Rd (Kangaroo Ground) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 22 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

82minA$5.30
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
Train - HURSTBRIDGE
HURSTBRIDGE
Bus - 578
578
Leaves from Footscray

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Footscray
  • 2
    Train - SUNBURYSUNBURY
    Wait for train
    SUNBURY
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flagstaff
    8 min
  • 4
    Train - HURSTBRIDGEHURSTBRIDGE
    Wait for train
    HURSTBRIDGE
    Hurstbridge
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Eltham
    49 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Eltham Station/Main Rd (Eltham)
    ID 21490
    50 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 578578
    Wait for bus
    578
    Warrandyte
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Weller Rd/Eltham-Yarra Glen Rd (Kangaroo Ground)
    Ride to bus station
    Weller Rd/Eltham-Yarra Glen Rd (Kangaroo Ground)
    ID 45545
    8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Footscray to Kangaroo Ground

The distance between Footscray, Melbourne and Kangaroo Ground, Melbourne is approximately 40.51 km, which can typically be travelled in 81 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Footscray to Kangaroo Ground 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 Station/Irving St (Footscray).

Bus stations close to Footscray:

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

Public transport stations close to Kangaroo Ground, Melbourne

Kangaroo Ground is located at Kangaroo Ground, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Weller Rd/Eltham-Yarra Glen Rd (Kangaroo Ground).

Train stations close to Kangaroo Ground:

  • Wattle Glen

Bus stations close to Kangaroo Ground:

  • Weller Rd/Eltham-Yarra Glen Rd (Kangaroo Ground)
  • Eltham-Yarra Glen Rd/Kangaroo Ground-Warrandyte Rd (Kangaroo Ground)

Related Routes

Alternative route from Footscray to Kangaroo Ground by bus and train via SUNBURY, HURSTBRIDGE and 578

To get from Footscray to Kangaroo Ground in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SUNBURY train from Footscray station to Flagstaff station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the HURSTBRIDGE train and finally take the 578 bus from Eltham Station/Main Rd (Eltham) station to Weller Rd/Eltham-Yarra Glen Rd (Kangaroo Ground) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 22 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

82minA$5.30
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
Train - HURSTBRIDGE
HURSTBRIDGE
Bus - 578
578
Leaves from Footscray

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Footscray
  • 2
    Train - SUNBURYSUNBURY
    Wait for train
    SUNBURY
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flagstaff
    8 min
  • 4
    Train - HURSTBRIDGEHURSTBRIDGE
    Wait for train
    HURSTBRIDGE
    Hurstbridge
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Eltham
    49 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Eltham Station/Main Rd (Eltham)
    ID 21490
    50 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 578578
    Wait for bus
    578
    Warrandyte
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Weller Rd/Eltham-Yarra Glen Rd (Kangaroo Ground)
    Ride to bus station
    Weller Rd/Eltham-Yarra Glen Rd (Kangaroo Ground)
    ID 45545
    8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Footscray to Kangaroo Ground?

    The fastest way takes 81 minutes, using Bus line WILLIAMSTOWN, Bus line HURSTBRIDGE, Bus line 578.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Footscray to Kangaroo Ground?

    The alternative route takes 82 minutes, using Bus line SUNBURY, Bus line HURSTBRIDGE, Bus line 578.

  • Is there a direct train between Footscray and Kangaroo Ground?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 21 min.

  • Which train line goes from Footscray to Kangaroo Ground?

    The WILLIAMSTOWN train line goes from City (Flinders Street) station near Footscray in Footscray to Southern Cross station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Southern Cross station near Kangaroo Ground in Melbourne.

  • How long does it take to travel from Footscray to Kangaroo Ground by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Footscray in Footscray and Kangaroo Ground in Melbourne by train and bus is about 1 hr 21 min.

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

    Get on the WILLIAMSTOWN train from the City (Flinders Street) station near Footscray in Footscray.

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

    Get off the train at the Southern Cross stop, which is closest to Kangaroo Ground in Melbourne.

  • How much is the total train and bus fare from Footscray to Kangaroo Ground?

    The ride from Footscray to Kangaroo Ground costs A$5.30.

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