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

By bus and train

To get from Footscray to Smeaton in Melbourne, take the ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT train from Footscray station to Ballarat Station station. Next, take the MILDURA - BALLARAT VIA BENDIGO & SWAN HILL bus from Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central) station to Cumberland Hotel/Creswick-Newstead Rd (Smeaton) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 39 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

159minA$8.54
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Bus - MILDURA - BALLARAT VIA BENDIGO & SWAN HILL
MILDURA - BALLARAT VIA BENDIGO & SWAN HILL
Walk to Smeaton
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
    Ballarat Station
    80 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central)
    ID 82
    90 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - MILDURA - BALLARAT VIA BENDIGO & SWAN HILLMILDURA - BALLARAT VIA BENDIGO & SWAN HILL
    Wait for bus
    MILDURA - BALLARAT VIA BENDIGO & SWAN HILL
    Mildura
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cumberland Hotel/Creswick-Newstead Rd (Smeaton)
    ID 20881
    33 min
  • 7
    Walk to Smeaton
    Walk to
    Smeaton
    50 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON and MILDURA - BALLARAT VIA BENDIGO & SWAN HILL

To get from Footscray to Smeaton in Melbourne, take the BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON train from Footscray station to Ballarat Station station. Next, take the MILDURA - BALLARAT VIA BENDIGO & SWAN HILL bus from Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central) station to Cumberland Hotel/Creswick-Newstead Rd (Smeaton) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 21 min. The ride fare is A$12.74.

201minA$12.74
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Bus - MILDURA - BALLARAT VIA BENDIGO & SWAN HILL
MILDURA - BALLARAT VIA BENDIGO & SWAN HILL
Walk to Smeaton
Leaves from Footscray

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    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Footscray
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    Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTONBALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
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    BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Ballarat
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ballarat Station
    83 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central)
    ID 82
    90 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - MILDURA - BALLARAT VIA BENDIGO & SWAN HILLMILDURA - BALLARAT VIA BENDIGO & SWAN HILL
    Wait for bus
    MILDURA - BALLARAT VIA BENDIGO & SWAN HILL
    Mildura
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cumberland Hotel/Creswick-Newstead Rd (Smeaton)
    ID 20881
    33 min
  • 7
    Walk to Smeaton
    Walk to
    Smeaton
    50 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Footscray to Smeaton

The distance between Footscray, Melbourne and Smeaton, Melbourne is approximately 140.75 km, which can typically be travelled in 159 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Footscray to Smeaton 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 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 Smeaton, Melbourne

Smeaton is located at Smeaton, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Cumberland Hotel/Creswick-Newstead Rd (Smeaton).

Bus stations close to Smeaton:

  • Cumberland Hotel/Creswick-Newstead Rd (Smeaton)

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON and MILDURA - BALLARAT VIA BENDIGO & SWAN HILL

To get from Footscray to Smeaton in Melbourne, take the BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON train from Footscray station to Ballarat Station station. Next, take the MILDURA - BALLARAT VIA BENDIGO & SWAN HILL bus from Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central) station to Cumberland Hotel/Creswick-Newstead Rd (Smeaton) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 21 min. The ride fare is A$12.74.

201minA$12.74
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Bus - MILDURA - BALLARAT VIA BENDIGO & SWAN HILL
MILDURA - BALLARAT VIA BENDIGO & SWAN HILL
Walk to Smeaton
Leaves from Footscray

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Footscray
  • 2
    Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTONBALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Wait for train
    BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Ballarat
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ballarat Station
    83 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central)
    ID 82
    90 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - MILDURA - BALLARAT VIA BENDIGO & SWAN HILLMILDURA - BALLARAT VIA BENDIGO & SWAN HILL
    Wait for bus
    MILDURA - BALLARAT VIA BENDIGO & SWAN HILL
    Mildura
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cumberland Hotel/Creswick-Newstead Rd (Smeaton)
    ID 20881
    33 min
  • 7
    Walk to Smeaton
    Walk to
    Smeaton
    50 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 159 minutes, using Bus line ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT, Bus line MILDURA - BALLARAT VIA BENDIGO & SWAN HILL.

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

    The alternative route takes 201 minutes, using Bus line BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON, Bus line MILDURA - BALLARAT VIA BENDIGO & SWAN HILL.

  • Is there a direct train between Footscray and Smeaton?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 39 min.

  • Which train line goes from Footscray to Smeaton?

    The ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT train line goes from Ararat station near Footscray in Footscray to Ballarat Station station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Ballarat Station station near Smeaton in Melbourne.

  • How long does it take to travel from Footscray to Smeaton by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Footscray in Footscray and Smeaton in Melbourne by train and bus is about 2 hr 39 min.

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

    Get on the ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT train from the Ararat station near Footscray in Footscray.

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

    Get off the train at the Ballarat Station stop, which is closest to Smeaton in Melbourne.

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

    The ride from Footscray to Smeaton costs A$8.54.

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