How to get from Footscray to Rockbank by bus and train?

From Footscray to Rockbank by bus and train

To get from Footscray to Rockbank in Melbourne, take the SUNBURY train from Footscray station to Albion station. Next, take the 456 bus from Albion Railway Station/Ballarat Rd (Albion) station to Stewart Cres/Westcott Pde (Rockbank) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 14 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

74minA$5.30
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
Bus - 456
456
Walk to Rockbank
Leaves from Footscray

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Footscray
  • 2
    Train - SUNBURYSUNBURY
    Wait for train
    SUNBURY
    Sunbury
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Albion
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Albion Railway Station/Ballarat Rd (Albion)
    ID 3274
    80 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 456456
    Wait for bus
    456
    Melton
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Stewart Cres/Westcott Pde (Rockbank)
    ID 51638
    30 min
  • 7
    Walk to Rockbank
    Walk to
    Rockbank
    1.55 km • 20 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Footscray to Rockbank by train

Take one direct train from Footscray to Rockbank in Melbourne: take the ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT train from Footscray station to Rockbank station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 7 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

67minA$5.30
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Walk to Rockbank
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
    Rockbank
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to Rockbank
    Walk to
    Rockbank
    3.29 km • 42 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Footscray to Rockbank

The distance between Footscray, Melbourne and Rockbank, Melbourne is approximately 26.86 km, which can typically be travelled in 74 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Footscray to Rockbank 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 Rockbank, Melbourne

Rockbank is located at Rockbank, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is 2057 Western Fwy (Rockbank).

Train stations close to Rockbank:

  • Rockbank

Bus stations close to Rockbank:

  • 2057 Western Fwy (Rockbank)
  • Rockbank Caravan Park/Westcott Pde (Rockbank)
  • 195 Westcott Pde (Rockbank)

Related Routes

From Footscray to Rockbank by train

Take one direct train from Footscray to Rockbank in Melbourne: take the ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT train from Footscray station to Rockbank station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 7 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

67minA$5.30
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Walk to Rockbank
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
    Rockbank
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to Rockbank
    Walk to
    Rockbank
    3.29 km • 42 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 74 minutes, using Bus line SUNBURY, Bus line 456.

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

    The alternative route takes 67 minutes, using Bus line ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 14 min.

  • Which train line goes from Footscray to Rockbank in Melbourne?

    The SUNBURY train line goes from Sunbury station near Footscray to Albion station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Albion station near Rockbank in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Footscray and Rockbank in Melbourne by train and bus is about 1 hr 14 min.

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

    Get on the SUNBURY train from the Sunbury station near Footscray in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the train at the Albion stop, which is closest to Rockbank in Melbourne.

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

    The first train from Footscray to Rockbank 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 Rockbank?

    The ride from Footscray to Rockbank costs A$5.30.

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