How to get from Footscray to Melton South by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Footscray to Melton South in Melbourne, take the ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT train from Footscray station to Melton station. Next, take the 459 bus from Melton Station/Staughton St (Melton South) station to Richard Rd/Coburns Rd (Melton South) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 46 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

46minA$5.30
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Bus - 459
459
Walk to Melton South
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
    Melton
    29 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Melton Station/Staughton St (Melton South)
    ID 368466
    20 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 459459
    Wait for bus
    459
    Arnolds Creek
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Richard Rd/Coburns Rd (Melton South)
    ID 13425
    4 min
  • 7
    Walk to Melton South
    Walk to
    Melton South
    140 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT and 457

To get from Footscray to Melton South in Melbourne, take the ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT train from Footscray station to Melton station. Next, take the 457 bus from Melton Station/Staughton St (Melton South) station to Richard Rd/Coburns Rd (Melton South) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 47 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

47minA$5.30
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Bus - 457
457
Walk to Melton South
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
    Melton
    29 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Melton Station/Staughton St (Melton South)
    ID 368468
    50 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 457457
    Wait for bus
    457
    Melton
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Richard Rd/Coburns Rd (Melton South)
    ID 13425
    5 min
  • 7
    Walk to Melton South
    Walk to
    Melton South
    140 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Footscray to Melton South

The distance between Footscray, Melbourne and Melton South, Melbourne is approximately 34.03 km, which can typically be travelled in 46 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Footscray to Melton South 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 Melton South, Melbourne

Melton South is located at Melton South, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Richard Rd/Coburns Rd (Melton South).

Train stations close to Melton South:

  • Melton
  • Cobblebank

Bus stations close to Melton South:

  • Richard Rd/Coburns Rd (Melton South)
  • Joy St/Coburns Rd (Melton South)
  • Campaspe Cres/Black Dog Dr (Brookfield)

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT and 457

To get from Footscray to Melton South in Melbourne, take the ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT train from Footscray station to Melton station. Next, take the 457 bus from Melton Station/Staughton St (Melton South) station to Richard Rd/Coburns Rd (Melton South) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 47 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

47minA$5.30
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Bus - 457
457
Walk to Melton South
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
    Melton
    29 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Melton Station/Staughton St (Melton South)
    ID 368468
    50 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 457457
    Wait for bus
    457
    Melton
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Richard Rd/Coburns Rd (Melton South)
    ID 13425
    5 min
  • 7
    Walk to Melton South
    Walk to
    Melton South
    140 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Footscray to Melton South?

    The fastest way takes 46 minutes, using Bus line ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT, Bus line 459.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Footscray to Melton South?

    The alternative route takes 47 minutes, using Bus line ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT, Bus line 457.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 46 min.

  • Which train line goes from Footscray to Melton South in Melbourne?

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

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

    The total travel time between Footscray and Melton South in Melbourne by train and bus is about 46 min.

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

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

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

    Get off the train at the Melton stop, which is closest to Melton South in Melbourne.

  • When is the first train from Footscray to Melton South in Melbourne?

    The first train from Footscray to Melton South in Melbourne is Ballarat-Wendouree - Melbourne via Melton. It leaves the Footscray station at 00:22.

  • How much is the train fare from Footscray to Melton South?

    The ride from Footscray to Melton South costs A$5.30.

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