How to get from Footscray to Thomastown by train?

By train

To get from Footscray to Thomastown in Melbourne, take the WERRIBEE train from Footscray station to Southern Cross station. Next, take the MERNDA train from Southern Cross station to Thomastown station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 53 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

53minA$5.30
Train - WERRIBEE
WERRIBEE
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
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
    Southern Cross
    9 min
  • 4
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    Mernda
  • 5
    Ride to train station Thomastown
    Ride to train station
    Thomastown
    41 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by train via WILLIAMSTOWN and MERNDA

To get from Footscray to Thomastown in Melbourne, take the WILLIAMSTOWN train from Footscray station to Southern Cross station. Next, take the MERNDA train from Southern Cross station to Thomastown station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 3 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

63minA$5.30
Train - WILLIAMSTOWN
WILLIAMSTOWN
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Leaves from Footscray

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Footscray
  • 2
    Train - WILLIAMSTOWNWILLIAMSTOWN
    Wait for train
    WILLIAMSTOWN
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    9 min
  • 4
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    Mernda
  • 5
    Ride to train station Thomastown
    Ride to train station
    Thomastown
    41 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Footscray to Thomastown

The distance between Footscray, Melbourne and Thomastown, Melbourne is approximately 25.58 km, which can typically be travelled in 53 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Footscray to Thomastown by 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 Thomastown, Melbourne

Thomastown is located at Thomastown, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Thomastown Station/High St (Thomastown).

Train stations close to Thomastown:

  • Thomastown
  • Keon Park
  • Lalor

Bus stations close to Thomastown:

  • Thomastown Station/High St (Thomastown)
  • Thomastown Station/Station St (Thomastown)
  • Beech St/Alexander Ave (Thomastown)

Related Routes

Alternative route by train via WILLIAMSTOWN and MERNDA

To get from Footscray to Thomastown in Melbourne, take the WILLIAMSTOWN train from Footscray station to Southern Cross station. Next, take the MERNDA train from Southern Cross station to Thomastown station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 3 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

63minA$5.30
Train - WILLIAMSTOWN
WILLIAMSTOWN
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Leaves from Footscray

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Footscray
  • 2
    Train - WILLIAMSTOWNWILLIAMSTOWN
    Wait for train
    WILLIAMSTOWN
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    9 min
  • 4
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    Mernda
  • 5
    Ride to train station Thomastown
    Ride to train station
    Thomastown
    41 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 53 minutes, using Bus line WERRIBEE, Bus line MERNDA.

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

    The alternative route takes 63 minutes, using Bus line WILLIAMSTOWN, Bus line MERNDA.

  • Is there a direct train between Footscray and Thomastown?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 53 min.

  • Which train line goes from Footscray to Thomastown?

    The WERRIBEE train line goes from City (Flinders Street) station near Footscray in Footscray to Southern Cross station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Southern Cross station near Thomastown in Melbourne.

  • How long does it take to travel from Footscray to Thomastown by train?

    The total travel time between Footscray in Footscray and Thomastown in Melbourne by train is about 53 min.

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

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

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

    Get off the train at the Southern Cross station, which is closest to Thomastown in Melbourne.

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

    The ride from Footscray to Thomastown costs A$5.30.

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