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

By bus and train

To get from Footscray to Lexton in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY train from Footscray station to Castlemaine station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MELBOURNE - MARYBOROUGH VIA CASTLEMAINE bus and finally take the BENDIGO - BALLARAT VIA MARYBOROUGH bus from Havelock St/Clarendon St (Maryborough) station to Williamson St/Sunraysia Hwy (Lexton) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 8 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

188minA$8.54
Train - MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
Bus - MELBOURNE - MARYBOROUGH VIA CASTLEMAINE
MELBOURNE - MARYBOROUGH VIA CASTLEMAINE
Bus - BENDIGO - BALLARAT VIA MARYBOROUGH
BENDIGO - BALLARAT VIA MARYBOROUGH
Walk to Lexton
Leaves from Footscray

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Footscray
  • 2
    Train - MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURYMELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
    Wait for train
    MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
    Bendigo
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Castlemaine
    81 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Castlemaine Railway Station (Castlemaine)
    ID 16231
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - MELBOURNE - MARYBOROUGH VIA CASTLEMAINEMELBOURNE - MARYBOROUGH VIA CASTLEMAINE
    Wait for bus
    MELBOURNE - MARYBOROUGH VIA CASTLEMAINE
    Maryborough
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Havelock St/Clarendon St (Maryborough)
    ID 17997
    52 min
  • 7
    Bus - BENDIGO - BALLARAT VIA MARYBOROUGHBENDIGO - BALLARAT VIA MARYBOROUGH
    Wait for bus
    BENDIGO - BALLARAT VIA MARYBOROUGH
    Bendigo
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Williamson St/Sunraysia Hwy (Lexton)
    ID 23030
    43 min
  • 9
    Walk to Lexton
    Walk to
    Lexton
    140 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Footscray to Lexton

The distance between Footscray, Melbourne and Lexton, Melbourne is approximately 221.11 km, which can typically be travelled in 188 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Footscray to Lexton 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 Lexton, Melbourne

Lexton is located at Lexton, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Williamson St/Sunraysia Hwy (Lexton).

Bus stations close to Lexton:

  • Williamson St/Sunraysia Hwy (Lexton)

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 188 minutes, using Bus line MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY, Bus line MELBOURNE - MARYBOROUGH VIA CASTLEMAINE, Bus line BENDIGO - BALLARAT VIA MARYBOROUGH.

  • Is there a direct train between Footscray and Lexton?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 8 min.

  • Which train line goes from Footscray to Lexton?

    The MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY train line goes from Bendigo station near Footscray in Footscray to Castlemaine station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Castlemaine station near Lexton in Melbourne.

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

    The total travel time between Footscray in Footscray and Lexton in Melbourne by train and bus is about 3 hr 8 min.

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

    Get on the MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY train from the Bendigo station near Footscray in Footscray.

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

    Get off the train at the Castlemaine stop, which is closest to Lexton in Melbourne.

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

    The ride from Footscray to Lexton costs A$8.54.

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