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How to get from Footscray to Northcote by train and tram?

From Footscray to Northcote by train and tram

To get from Footscray to Northcote in Melbourne, take the SUNBURY train from Footscray station to Parliament station. Next, take the 11 tram from 10-Parliament Railway Station/Macarthur St (East Melbourne) station to 31-Bird Ave/St Georges Rd (Northcote) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 48 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

48minA$5.30
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
Tram - 11
11
Walk to Northcote
Leaves from Footscray

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Footscray
  • 2
    Train - SUNBURYSUNBURY
    Wait for train
    SUNBURY
    Flinders Street Via City Loop
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Parliament
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    10-Parliament Railway Station/Macarthur St (East Melbourne)
    ID 17915
    80 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Tram - 1111
    Wait for tram
    11
    West Preston
  • 6
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    31-Bird Ave/St Georges Rd (Northcote)
    ID 4159
    18 min
  • 7
    Walk to Northcote
    Walk to
    Northcote
    60 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Footscray to Northcote by train and tram via WERRIBEE and 11

To get from Footscray to Northcote in Melbourne, take the WERRIBEE train from Footscray station to Southern Cross station. Next, take the 11 tram from D14-Southern Cross Station/Collins St (Docklands) station to 31-Bird Ave/St Georges Rd (Northcote) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 57 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

57minA$5.30
Train - WERRIBEE
WERRIBEE
Tram - 11
11
Walk to Northcote
Leaves from Footscray

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Footscray
  • 2
    Train - WERRIBEEWERRIBEE
    Wait for train
    WERRIBEE
    Flinders Street Via Altona Loop
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    D14-Southern Cross Station/Collins St (Docklands)
    ID 43477
    40 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Tram - 1111
    Wait for tram
    11
    West Preston
  • 6
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    31-Bird Ave/St Georges Rd (Northcote)
    ID 4159
    27 min
  • 7
    Walk to Northcote
    Walk to
    Northcote
    60 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Footscray to Northcote

The distance between Footscray, Melbourne and Northcote, Melbourne is approximately 13.28 km, which can typically be travelled in 48 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Footscray to Northcote by train and tram, 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 Northcote, Melbourne

Northcote is located at Northcote, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is 30-Gladstone Ave/St Georges Rd (Northcote).

Bus stations close to Northcote:

  • St Georges Rd/Arthurton Rd (Northcote)
  • Clapham St/Normanby Ave (Thornbury)
  • Shakespeare Gr/Arthurton Rd (Northcote)

Alternative route from Footscray to Northcote by train and tram via WERRIBEE and 11

To get from Footscray to Northcote in Melbourne, take the WERRIBEE train from Footscray station to Southern Cross station. Next, take the 11 tram from D14-Southern Cross Station/Collins St (Docklands) station to 31-Bird Ave/St Georges Rd (Northcote) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 57 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

57minA$5.30
Train - WERRIBEE
WERRIBEE
Tram - 11
11
Walk to Northcote
Leaves from Footscray

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Footscray
  • 2
    Train - WERRIBEEWERRIBEE
    Wait for train
    WERRIBEE
    Flinders Street Via Altona Loop
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    D14-Southern Cross Station/Collins St (Docklands)
    ID 43477
    40 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Tram - 1111
    Wait for tram
    11
    West Preston
  • 6
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    31-Bird Ave/St Georges Rd (Northcote)
    ID 4159
    27 min
  • 7
    Walk to Northcote
    Walk to
    Northcote
    60 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 48 minutes, using Bus line SUNBURY, Bus line 11.

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

    The alternative route takes 57 minutes, using Bus line WERRIBEE, Bus line 11.

  • Is there a direct train between Footscray and Northcote?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one tram line in total. The total travelling time is 48 min.

  • Which train line goes from Footscray to Northcote?

    The SUNBURY train line goes from Flinders Street Via City Loop station near Footscray in Footscray to Parliament station. From there you’ll have to take one tram line till Parliament station near Northcote in Melbourne.

  • How long does it take to travel from Footscray to Northcote by train and tram?

    The total travel time between Footscray in Footscray and Northcote in Melbourne by train and tram is about 48 min.

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

    Get on the SUNBURY train from the Flinders Street Via City Loop station near Footscray in Footscray.

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

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

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

    The ride from Footscray to Northcote costs A$5.30.