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How to get from Footscray to Princes Hill by train and tram?

From Footscray to Princes Hill by train and tram

To get from Footscray to Princes Hill in Melbourne, take the SUNBURY train from Footscray station to Melbourne Central station. Next, take the 1 tram from 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) station to 120-Brunswick Rd/Lygon St (Brunswick) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 34 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

34minA$5.30
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
Tram - 1
1
Walk to Princes Hill
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 tram station
    Walk to tram station
    8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City)
    ID 19689
    110 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Tram - 11
    Wait for tram
    1
    East Coburg
  • 6
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    120-Brunswick Rd/Lygon St (Brunswick)
    ID 18712
    14 min
  • 7
    Walk to Princes Hill
    Walk to
    Princes Hill
    100 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Footscray to Princes Hill by train and tram via WERRIBEE and 1

To get from Footscray to Princes Hill in Melbourne, take the WERRIBEE train from Footscray station to Flinders Street station. Next, take the 1 tram from 13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City) station to 120-Brunswick Rd/Lygon St (Brunswick) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 43 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

43minA$5.30
Train - WERRIBEE
WERRIBEE
Tram - 1
1
Walk to Princes Hill
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
    Flinders Street
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City)
    ID 19685
    90 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Tram - 11
    Wait for tram
    1
    East Coburg
  • 6
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    120-Brunswick Rd/Lygon St (Brunswick)
    ID 18712
    20 min
  • 7
    Walk to Princes Hill
    Walk to
    Princes Hill
    100 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Footscray to Princes Hill

The distance between Footscray, Melbourne and Princes Hill, Melbourne is approximately 10.09 km, which can typically be travelled in 34 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Footscray to Princes Hill 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.

Bus stations close to Footscray:

  • Footscray
  • Donald St/Moore St (Footscray)
  • Whitehall St/Hopkins St (Footscray)

Public transport stations close to Princes Hill, Melbourne

Princes Hill is located at Princes Hill, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Lygon St/Brunswick Rd (Brunswick East).

Bus stations close to Princes Hill:

  • Lygon St/Brunswick Rd (Brunswick East)
  • Park St/Rathdowne St (Carlton North)
  • Pigdon St/Rathdowne St (Carlton North)

Alternative route from Footscray to Princes Hill by train and tram via WERRIBEE and 1

To get from Footscray to Princes Hill in Melbourne, take the WERRIBEE train from Footscray station to Flinders Street station. Next, take the 1 tram from 13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City) station to 120-Brunswick Rd/Lygon St (Brunswick) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 43 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

43minA$5.30
Train - WERRIBEE
WERRIBEE
Tram - 1
1
Walk to Princes Hill
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
    Flinders Street
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City)
    ID 19685
    90 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Tram - 11
    Wait for tram
    1
    East Coburg
  • 6
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    120-Brunswick Rd/Lygon St (Brunswick)
    ID 18712
    20 min
  • 7
    Walk to Princes Hill
    Walk to
    Princes Hill
    100 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Footscray to Princes Hill?

    The fastest way takes 34 minutes, using Bus line SUNBURY, Bus line 1.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Footscray to Princes Hill?

    The alternative route takes 43 minutes, using Bus line WERRIBEE, Bus line 1.

  • Is there a direct train between Footscray and Princes Hill in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one tram line in total. The total travelling time is 34 min.

  • Which train line goes from Footscray to Princes Hill in Melbourne?

    The SUNBURY train line goes from City (Flinders Street) station near Footscray to Melbourne Central station. From there you’ll have to take one tram line till Melbourne Central station near Princes Hill in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from Footscray to Princes Hill in Melbourne by train and tram?

    The total travel time between Footscray and Princes Hill in Melbourne by train and tram is about 34 min.

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

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

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

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

  • How much is the train fare from Footscray to Princes Hill?

    The ride from Footscray to Princes Hill costs A$5.30.

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