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How to get from Footscray to Kilsyth by bus and train?

From Footscray to Kilsyth by bus and train

To get from Footscray to Kilsyth in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the WERRIBEE train from Footscray station to Southern Cross station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BELGRAVE train and finally take the 688 bus from Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy (Upper Ferntree Gully) station to Liverpool Rd/Mt Dandenong Rd (Kilsyth) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 12 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

132minA$5.30
Train - WERRIBEE
WERRIBEE
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Bus - 688
688
Walk to Kilsyth
Leaves from Footscray

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Footscray
  • 2
    Train - WERRIBEEWERRIBEE
    Wait for train
    WERRIBEE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    9 min
  • 4
    Train - BELGRAVEBELGRAVE
    Wait for train
    BELGRAVE
    Belgrave
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Upper Ferntree Gully
    64 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy (Upper Ferntree Gully)
    ID 18863
    120 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 688688
    Wait for bus
    688
    Croydon
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Liverpool Rd/Mt Dandenong Rd (Kilsyth)
    ID 11086
    44 min
  • 9
    Walk to Kilsyth
    Walk to
    Kilsyth
    70 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Footscray to Kilsyth by bus and train via WERRIBEE, BELGRAVE and 679

To get from Footscray to Kilsyth in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the WERRIBEE train from Footscray station to Southern Cross station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BELGRAVE train and finally take the 679 bus from Heathmont Station/Canterbury Rd (Heathmont) station to Liverpool Rd/Canterbury Rd (Kilsyth) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 49 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

109minA$5.30
Train - WERRIBEE
WERRIBEE
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Bus - 679
679
Walk to Kilsyth
Leaves from Footscray

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Footscray
  • 2
    Train - WERRIBEEWERRIBEE
    Wait for train
    WERRIBEE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    9 min
  • 4
    Train - BELGRAVEBELGRAVE
    Wait for train
    BELGRAVE
    Belgrave
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Heathmont
    51 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Heathmont Station/Canterbury Rd (Heathmont)
    ID 12796
    270 m • 4 min
  • 7
    Bus - 679679
    Wait for bus
    679
    Chirnside Park Sc
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Liverpool Rd/Canterbury Rd (Kilsyth)
    ID 12026
    13 min
  • 9
    Walk to Kilsyth
    Walk to
    Kilsyth
    1.83 km • 24 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Footscray to Kilsyth

The distance between Footscray, Melbourne and Kilsyth, Melbourne is approximately 72.47 km, which can typically be travelled in 132 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Footscray to Kilsyth 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 Kilsyth, Melbourne

Kilsyth is located at Kilsyth, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Kilsyth Primary School/Mt Dandenong Rd (Kilsyth).

Train stations close to Kilsyth:

  • Mooroolbark
  • Croydon

Bus stations close to Kilsyth:

  • Kilsyth Primary School/Mt Dandenong Rd (Kilsyth)
  • Liverpool Rd/Mt Dandenong Rd (Kilsyth)
  • Mt Dandenong Rd/Liverpool Rd (Kilsyth)

Alternative route from Footscray to Kilsyth by bus and train via WERRIBEE, BELGRAVE and 679

To get from Footscray to Kilsyth in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the WERRIBEE train from Footscray station to Southern Cross station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BELGRAVE train and finally take the 679 bus from Heathmont Station/Canterbury Rd (Heathmont) station to Liverpool Rd/Canterbury Rd (Kilsyth) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 49 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

109minA$5.30
Train - WERRIBEE
WERRIBEE
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Bus - 679
679
Walk to Kilsyth
Leaves from Footscray

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Footscray
  • 2
    Train - WERRIBEEWERRIBEE
    Wait for train
    WERRIBEE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    9 min
  • 4
    Train - BELGRAVEBELGRAVE
    Wait for train
    BELGRAVE
    Belgrave
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Heathmont
    51 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Heathmont Station/Canterbury Rd (Heathmont)
    ID 12796
    270 m • 4 min
  • 7
    Bus - 679679
    Wait for bus
    679
    Chirnside Park Sc
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Liverpool Rd/Canterbury Rd (Kilsyth)
    ID 12026
    13 min
  • 9
    Walk to Kilsyth
    Walk to
    Kilsyth
    1.83 km • 24 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 132 minutes, using Bus line WERRIBEE, Bus line BELGRAVE, Bus line 688.

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

    The alternative route takes 109 minutes, using Bus line WERRIBEE, Bus line BELGRAVE, Bus line 679.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 12 min.

  • Which train line goes from Footscray to Kilsyth in Melbourne?

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

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

    The total travel time between Footscray and Kilsyth in Melbourne by train and bus is about 2 hr 12 min.

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

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

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

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

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

    The ride from Footscray to Kilsyth costs A$5.30.

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