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

By bus and train

To get from Footscray to Viewbank in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the WILLIAMSTOWN train from Footscray station to Southern Cross station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the HURSTBRIDGE train and finally take the 517 bus from Rosanna Railway Station/Turnham Ave (Rosanna) station to General Store/Lower Plenty Rd (Yallambie) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 12 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

72minA$5.30
Train - WILLIAMSTOWN
WILLIAMSTOWN
Train - HURSTBRIDGE
HURSTBRIDGE
Bus - 517
517
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 - HURSTBRIDGEHURSTBRIDGE
    Wait for train
    HURSTBRIDGE
    Hurstbridge
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Rosanna
    36 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rosanna Railway Station/Turnham Ave (Rosanna)
    ID 1702
    150 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 517517
    Wait for bus
    517
    St Helena
  • 8
    Ride to bus station General Store/Lower Plenty Rd (Yallambie)
    Ride to bus station
    General Store/Lower Plenty Rd (Yallambie)
    ID 1718
    13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via SUNBURY, HURSTBRIDGE and 517

To get from Footscray to Viewbank in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SUNBURY train from Footscray station to Flagstaff station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the HURSTBRIDGE train and finally take the 517 bus from Rosanna Railway Station/Turnham Ave (Rosanna) station to General Store/Lower Plenty Rd (Yallambie) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 13 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

73minA$5.30
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
Train - HURSTBRIDGE
HURSTBRIDGE
Bus - 517
517
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
    Flagstaff
    8 min
  • 4
    Train - HURSTBRIDGEHURSTBRIDGE
    Wait for train
    HURSTBRIDGE
    Hurstbridge
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Rosanna
    34 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rosanna Railway Station/Turnham Ave (Rosanna)
    ID 1702
    150 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 517517
    Wait for bus
    517
    St Helena
  • 8
    Ride to bus station General Store/Lower Plenty Rd (Yallambie)
    Ride to bus station
    General Store/Lower Plenty Rd (Yallambie)
    ID 1718
    13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Footscray to Viewbank

The distance between Footscray, Melbourne and Viewbank, Melbourne is approximately 28.09 km, which can typically be travelled in 72 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Footscray to Viewbank 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 Viewbank, Melbourne

Viewbank is located at Viewbank, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Broadlea Cres/Lower Plenty Rd (Viewbank).

Train stations close to Viewbank:

  • Watsonia
  • Macleod
  • Montmorency

Bus stations close to Viewbank:

  • Broadlea Cres/Lower Plenty Rd (Viewbank)
  • General Store/Lower Plenty Rd (Yallambie)
  • Arthur Streeton Dr/Lower Plenty Rd (Yallambie)

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via SUNBURY, HURSTBRIDGE and 517

To get from Footscray to Viewbank in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SUNBURY train from Footscray station to Flagstaff station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the HURSTBRIDGE train and finally take the 517 bus from Rosanna Railway Station/Turnham Ave (Rosanna) station to General Store/Lower Plenty Rd (Yallambie) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 13 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

73minA$5.30
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
Train - HURSTBRIDGE
HURSTBRIDGE
Bus - 517
517
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
    Flagstaff
    8 min
  • 4
    Train - HURSTBRIDGEHURSTBRIDGE
    Wait for train
    HURSTBRIDGE
    Hurstbridge
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Rosanna
    34 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rosanna Railway Station/Turnham Ave (Rosanna)
    ID 1702
    150 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 517517
    Wait for bus
    517
    St Helena
  • 8
    Ride to bus station General Store/Lower Plenty Rd (Yallambie)
    Ride to bus station
    General Store/Lower Plenty Rd (Yallambie)
    ID 1718
    13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 72 minutes, using Bus line WILLIAMSTOWN, Bus line HURSTBRIDGE, Bus line 517.

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

    The alternative route takes 73 minutes, using Bus line SUNBURY, Bus line HURSTBRIDGE, Bus line 517.

  • Is there a direct train between Footscray and Viewbank?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 12 min.

  • Which train line goes from Footscray to Viewbank?

    The WILLIAMSTOWN 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 and one bus line till Southern Cross station near Viewbank in Melbourne.

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

    The total travel time between Footscray in Footscray and Viewbank in Melbourne by train and bus is about 1 hr 12 min.

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

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

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

    Get off the train at the Southern Cross stop, which is closest to Viewbank in Melbourne.

  • How much is the total train and bus fare from Footscray to Viewbank?

    The ride from Footscray to Viewbank costs A$5.30.

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