How to get from Footscray to Melbourne by train?

By train

Take one direct train from Footscray to Melbourne in Melbourne: take the SUNBURY train from Footscray station to Melbourne Central station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 21 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

21minA$5.30
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
Walk to Melbourne
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
    Melbourne Central
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to Melbourne
    Walk to
    Melbourne
    Bourke Street
    440 m • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By train and tram

To get from Footscray to Melbourne in Melbourne, take the WERRIBEE train from Footscray station to Southern Cross station. Next, take the 96 tram from 1-Spencer St/Bourke St (Melbourne City) station to 5-Elizabeth St/Bourke St (Melbourne City) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 23 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

23minA$5.30
Train - WERRIBEE
WERRIBEE
Tram - 96
96
Walk to Melbourne
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
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    1-Spencer St/Bourke St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17849
    120 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Tram - 9696
    Wait for tram
    96
    East Brunswick
  • 6
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    5-Elizabeth St/Bourke St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17887
    5 min
  • 7
    Walk to Melbourne
    Walk to
    Melbourne
    Bourke Street
    50 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Footscray to Melbourne

The distance between Footscray, Melbourne and Melbourne, Melbourne is approximately 6.49 km, which can typically be travelled in 21 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Footscray to Melbourne by 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 62-Nicholson St/Droop St (Footscray).

Bus stations close to Footscray:

  • Nicholson St/Paisley St (Footscray)
  • Hopkins St/Leeds St (Footscray)
  • Leeds St/Hopkins St (Footscray)

Public transport stations close to Melbourne, Melbourne

Melbourne is located at Bourke Street, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Bourke St/Queen St (Melbourne City).

Bus stations close to Melbourne:

  • Bourke St/Queen St (Melbourne City)
  • Elizabeth St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City)
  • Little Collins St/Queen St (Melbourne City)

Related Routes

By train and tram

To get from Footscray to Melbourne in Melbourne, take the WERRIBEE train from Footscray station to Southern Cross station. Next, take the 96 tram from 1-Spencer St/Bourke St (Melbourne City) station to 5-Elizabeth St/Bourke St (Melbourne City) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 23 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

23minA$5.30
Train - WERRIBEE
WERRIBEE
Tram - 96
96
Walk to Melbourne
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
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    1-Spencer St/Bourke St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17849
    120 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Tram - 9696
    Wait for tram
    96
    East Brunswick
  • 6
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    5-Elizabeth St/Bourke St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17887
    5 min
  • 7
    Walk to Melbourne
    Walk to
    Melbourne
    Bourke Street
    50 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 21 minutes, using Bus line SUNBURY.

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

    The alternative route takes 23 minutes, using Bus line WERRIBEE, Bus line 96.

  • Is there a direct train between Footscray and Melbourne?

    Yes, there’s a direct train going from Footscray in Footscray to Melbourne in Melbourne in 21 min.

  • Which train line goes from Footscray to Melbourne?

    The SUNBURY train line goes from City (Flinders Street) station near Footscray in Footscray to Melbourne Central station near Melbourne in Melbourne.

  • How long does it take to travel from Footscray to Melbourne by train?

    The total travel time between Footscray in Footscray and Melbourne in Melbourne by train is about 21 min.

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

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

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

    Get off the train at the Melbourne Central station, which is closest to Melbourne in Melbourne.

  • When is the last bus from Footscray to Melbourne?

    The last bus from Footscray in Footscray to Melbourne in Melbourne is the Sunshine Station - City (Queen St) line. It leaves the Footscray Station/Irving St (Footscray) stop at 19:26.

  • When is the first train from Footscray to Melbourne?

    The first train from Footscray in Footscray to Melbourne in Melbourne is Sunbury - City (Flinders Street). It leaves the Footscray station at 00:10.

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

    The ride from Footscray to Melbourne costs A$5.30.

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