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

From Footscray to Prahran by train and tram

To get from Footscray to Prahran in Melbourne, take the SUNBURY train from Footscray Railway Station station to State Library Railway Station station. Next, take the 5 tram from RMIT University/Swanston St #7 station to Orrong Rd/Dandenong Rd #38 station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 46 min.

46min
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
Tram - 5
5
Walk to Prahran
Leaves from Footscray Railway Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Footscray
  • 2
    Train - SUNBURYSUNBURY
    Wait for train
    SUNBURY
    East Pakenham Via Metro Tunnel
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    State Library Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:STL
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    RMIT University/Swanston St #7
    ID 19494
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Tram - 55
    Wait for tram
    5
    Malvern
  • 6
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    Orrong Rd/Dandenong Rd #38
    ID 19028
    29 min
  • 7
    Walk to Prahran
    Walk to
    Prahran
    110 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Footscray to Prahran by train and tram via WERRIBEE and 5

To get from Footscray to Prahran in Melbourne, take the WERRIBEE train from Footscray Railway Station station to Flinders Street Railway Station station. Next, take the 5 tram from Federation Square/Swanston St #13 station to Orrong Rd/Dandenong Rd #38 station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 43 min.

43min
Train - WERRIBEE
WERRIBEE
Tram - 5
5
Walk to Prahran
Leaves from Footscray Railway Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Footscray
  • 2
    Train - WERRIBEEWERRIBEE
    Wait for train
    WERRIBEE
    Flinders Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:FSS
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    Federation Square/Swanston St #13
    ID 19499
    170 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Tram - 55
    Wait for tram
    5
    Malvern
  • 6
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    Orrong Rd/Dandenong Rd #38
    ID 19028
    21 min
  • 7
    Walk to Prahran
    Walk to
    Prahran
    110 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Footscray to Prahran

The distance between Footscray, Melbourne and Prahran, Melbourne is approximately 14.77 km, which can typically be travelled in 46 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Footscray to Prahran by train and tram, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

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Alternative route from Footscray to Prahran by train and tram via WERRIBEE and 5

To get from Footscray to Prahran in Melbourne, take the WERRIBEE train from Footscray Railway Station station to Flinders Street Railway Station station. Next, take the 5 tram from Federation Square/Swanston St #13 station to Orrong Rd/Dandenong Rd #38 station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 43 min.

43min
Train - WERRIBEE
WERRIBEE
Tram - 5
5
Walk to Prahran
Leaves from Footscray Railway Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Footscray
  • 2
    Train - WERRIBEEWERRIBEE
    Wait for train
    WERRIBEE
    Flinders Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:FSS
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    Federation Square/Swanston St #13
    ID 19499
    170 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Tram - 55
    Wait for tram
    5
    Malvern
  • 6
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    Orrong Rd/Dandenong Rd #38
    ID 19028
    21 min
  • 7
    Walk to Prahran
    Walk to
    Prahran
    110 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 46 minutes, using Train line SUNBURY, Tram line 5.

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

    The alternative route takes 43 minutes, using Train line WERRIBEE, Tram line 5.

  • Is there a direct train between Footscray and Prahran?

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

  • Which train line goes from Footscray to Prahran?

    The SUNBURY train line goes from East Pakenham Via Metro Tunnel station near Footscray in Footscray to State Library Railway Station station. From there you’ll have to take one tram line till State Library Railway Station station near Prahran in Melbourne.

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

    The total travel time between Footscray in Footscray and Prahran in Melbourne by train and tram is about 46 min.

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

    Get on the SUNBURY train from the East Pakenham Via Metro Tunnel station near Footscray in Footscray.

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

    Get off the train at the State Library Railway Station station, which is closest to Prahran in Melbourne.

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