How to get from West Footscray to Port Fairy by bus and train?

From West Footscray to Port Fairy by bus and train

To get from West Footscray to Port Fairy in Port Fairy, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 412 bus from West Footscray Station/Princes Hwy Service Rd (West Footscray) station to Leeds St/Paisley St (Footscray) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT train and finally take the MELBOURNE - WARRNAMBOOL VIA ARARAT & HAMILTON bus from Ararat Railway Station (Ararat) station to Port Fairy Visitor Centre/Bank St (Port Fairy) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 6 hr 30 min. The ride fare is A$25.62.

390minA$25.62
Walk to bus stationBus - 412
412
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Bus - MELBOURNE - WARRNAMBOOL VIA ARARAT & HAMILTON
MELBOURNE - WARRNAMBOOL VIA ARARAT & HAMILTON
Walk to Port Fairy
Leaves from West Footscray Station/Princes Hwy Service Rd (West Footscray)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    West Footscray Station/Princes Hwy Service Rd (West Footscray)
    ID 6019
    110 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 412412
    Wait for bus
    412
    Footscray
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Leeds St/Paisley St (Footscray)
    ID 40954
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Footscray
    150 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARATARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Wait for train
    ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Ararat
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ararat
    143 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ararat Railway Station (Ararat)
    ID 17799
    20 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - MELBOURNE - WARRNAMBOOL VIA ARARAT & HAMILTONMELBOURNE - WARRNAMBOOL VIA ARARAT & HAMILTON
    Wait for bus
    MELBOURNE - WARRNAMBOOL VIA ARARAT & HAMILTON
    Warrnambool
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Port Fairy Visitor Centre/Bank St (Port Fairy)
    ID 36550
    201 min
  • 10
    Walk to Port Fairy
    Walk to
    Port Fairy
    Cox Street
    390 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from West Footscray to Port Fairy by bus and train via ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT and MELBOURNE - WARRNAMBOOL VIA ARARAT & HAMILTON

To get from West Footscray to Port Fairy in Port Fairy, 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 Port Fairy Visitor Centre/Bank St (Port Fairy) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 6 hr 26 min. The ride fare is A$12.74.

386minA$12.74
Walk to train stationTrain - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Bus - MELBOURNE - WARRNAMBOOL VIA ARARAT & HAMILTON
MELBOURNE - WARRNAMBOOL VIA ARARAT & HAMILTON
Walk to Port Fairy
Leaves from Footscray

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Footscray
    1.62 km • 21 min
  • 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
    143 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
    Ride to bus station
    Port Fairy Visitor Centre/Bank St (Port Fairy)
    ID 36550
    201 min
  • 7
    Walk to Port Fairy
    Walk to
    Port Fairy
    Cox Street
    390 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from West Footscray to Port Fairy

The distance between West Footscray, Port Fairy and Port Fairy, Port Fairy is approximately 432.6 km, which can typically be travelled in 390 min. Moovit will show you the directions from West Footscray to Port Fairy by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Port Fairy – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to West Footscray

West Footscray is located at West Footscray, Port Fairy and the nearest public transport station is Charles St/Williamstown Rd (Seddon).

Train stations close to West Footscray:

  • Middle Footscray

Bus stations close to West Footscray:

  • Charles St/Williamstown Rd (Seddon)
  • Sunshine Rd/Geelong Rd (West Footscray)
  • Eleanor St/Barkly St (Footscray)

Public transport stations close to Port Fairy, Port Fairy

Port Fairy is located at Cox Street, Port Fairy and the nearest public transport station is History Centre/Gipps St (Port Fairy).

Bus stations close to Port Fairy:

  • History Centre/Gipps St (Port Fairy)
  • Fish & Chippery/Gipps St (Port Fairy)
  • Sackville St/Campbell St (Port Fairy)

Related Routes

Alternative route from West Footscray to Port Fairy by bus and train via ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT and MELBOURNE - WARRNAMBOOL VIA ARARAT & HAMILTON

To get from West Footscray to Port Fairy in Port Fairy, 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 Port Fairy Visitor Centre/Bank St (Port Fairy) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 6 hr 26 min. The ride fare is A$12.74.

386minA$12.74
Walk to train stationTrain - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Bus - MELBOURNE - WARRNAMBOOL VIA ARARAT & HAMILTON
MELBOURNE - WARRNAMBOOL VIA ARARAT & HAMILTON
Walk to Port Fairy
Leaves from Footscray

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Footscray
    1.62 km • 21 min
  • 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
    143 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
    Ride to bus station
    Port Fairy Visitor Centre/Bank St (Port Fairy)
    ID 36550
    201 min
  • 7
    Walk to Port Fairy
    Walk to
    Port Fairy
    Cox Street
    390 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from West Footscray to Port Fairy?

    The fastest way takes 390 minutes, using Bus line 412, Bus line ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT, Bus line MELBOURNE - WARRNAMBOOL VIA ARARAT & HAMILTON.

  • What is the alternative route to get from West Footscray to Port Fairy?

    The alternative route takes 386 minutes, using Bus line ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT, Bus line MELBOURNE - WARRNAMBOOL VIA ARARAT & HAMILTON.

  • Is there a direct bus between West Footscray and Port Fairy?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 6 hr 30 min.

  • Which bus line goes from West Footscray to Port Fairy?

    The 412 bus line goes from West Footscray Station/Princes Hwy Service Rd (West Footscray) station near West Footscray in West Footscray to Footscray station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Footscray station near Port Fairy in Port Fairy.

  • How long does it take to travel from West Footscray to Port Fairy by bus and train?

    The total travel time between West Footscray in West Footscray and Port Fairy in Port Fairy by bus and train is about 6 hr 30 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near West Footscray to get to Port Fairy?

    Get on the 412 bus from the West Footscray Station/Princes Hwy Service Rd (West Footscray) stop near West Footscray in West Footscray.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between West Footscray and Port Fairy?

    Get off the bus at the Footscray stop, which is closest to Port Fairy in Port Fairy.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from West Footscray to Port Fairy?

    The ride from West Footscray to Port Fairy costs A$25.62.

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