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

From Footscray to Macarthur by bus and train

To get from Footscray to Macarthur in Melbourne, take the ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT train from Footscray station to Ararat station. Next, take the MELBOURNE - WARRNAMBOOL VIA ARARAT & HAMILTON bus from Ararat Railway Station (Ararat) station to Eversley St/Hamilton - Port Fairy Rd (Macarthur) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 23 min. The ride fare is A$12.74.

323minA$12.74
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Bus - MELBOURNE - WARRNAMBOOL VIA ARARAT & HAMILTON
MELBOURNE - WARRNAMBOOL VIA ARARAT & HAMILTON
Leaves from Footscray

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Footscray
  • 2
    Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARATARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Wait for train
    ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Ararat
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ararat
    138 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ararat Railway Station (Ararat)
    ID 17799
    20 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - MELBOURNE - WARRNAMBOOL VIA ARARAT & HAMILTONMELBOURNE - WARRNAMBOOL VIA ARARAT & HAMILTON
    Wait for bus
    MELBOURNE - WARRNAMBOOL VIA ARARAT & HAMILTON
    Warrnambool
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Eversley St/Hamilton - Port Fairy Rd (Macarthur)
    Ride to bus station
    Eversley St/Hamilton - Port Fairy Rd (Macarthur)
    ID 22955
    166 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Footscray to Macarthur

The distance between Footscray, Melbourne and Macarthur, Melbourne is approximately 381.5 km, which can typically be travelled in 323 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Footscray to Macarthur 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 Macarthur, Melbourne

Macarthur is located at Macarthur, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Eversley St/Hamilton - Port Fairy Rd (Macarthur).

Bus stations close to Macarthur:

  • Eversley St/Hamilton - Port Fairy Rd (Macarthur)

Related Routes

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 323 minutes, using Bus line ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT, Bus line MELBOURNE - WARRNAMBOOL VIA ARARAT & HAMILTON.

  • Is there a direct train between Footscray and Macarthur?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 5 hr 23 min.

  • Which train line goes from Footscray to Macarthur?

    The ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT train line goes from Ararat station near Footscray in Footscray to Ararat station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Ararat station near Macarthur in Melbourne.

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

    The total travel time between Footscray in Footscray and Macarthur in Melbourne by train and bus is about 5 hr 23 min.

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

    Get on the ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT train from the Ararat station near Footscray in Footscray.

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

    Get off the train at the Ararat stop, which is closest to Macarthur in Melbourne.

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

    The ride from Footscray to Macarthur costs A$12.74.

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