How to get from Footscray to Watsonia by train?

From Footscray to Watsonia by train

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

53minA$5.30
Train - WILLIAMSTOWN
WILLIAMSTOWN
Train - HURSTBRIDGE
HURSTBRIDGE
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 Watsonia
    Ride to train station
    Watsonia
    41 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Footscray to Watsonia by train via SUNBURY and HURSTBRIDGE

To get from Footscray to Watsonia in Melbourne, take the SUNBURY train from Footscray station to Flagstaff station. Next, take the HURSTBRIDGE train from Flagstaff station to Watsonia station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 54 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

54minA$5.30
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
Train - HURSTBRIDGE
HURSTBRIDGE
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 Watsonia
    Ride to train station
    Watsonia
    39 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Footscray to Watsonia

The distance between Footscray, Melbourne and Watsonia, Melbourne is approximately 26.43 km, which can typically be travelled in 53 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Footscray to Watsonia 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 Watsonia, Melbourne

Watsonia is located at Watsonia, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Watsonia Railway Station/Greensborough Hwy (Watsonia).

Train stations close to Watsonia:

  • Watsonia
  • Macleod
  • Greensborough

Bus stations close to Watsonia:

  • Watsonia Railway Station/Greensborough Hwy (Watsonia)
  • Watsonia Railway Station/Grace St (Watsonia)
  • Watsonia Railway Station/Morwell Ave (Watsonia)

Related Routes

Alternative route from Footscray to Watsonia by train via SUNBURY and HURSTBRIDGE

To get from Footscray to Watsonia in Melbourne, take the SUNBURY train from Footscray station to Flagstaff station. Next, take the HURSTBRIDGE train from Flagstaff station to Watsonia station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 54 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

54minA$5.30
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
Train - HURSTBRIDGE
HURSTBRIDGE
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 Watsonia
    Ride to train station
    Watsonia
    39 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 53 minutes, using Bus line WILLIAMSTOWN, Bus line HURSTBRIDGE.

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

    The alternative route takes 54 minutes, using Bus line SUNBURY, Bus line HURSTBRIDGE.

  • Is there a direct train between Footscray and Watsonia?

    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 Watsonia?

    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 till Southern Cross station near Watsonia in Melbourne.

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

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

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

    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 Watsonia?

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

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

    The ride from Footscray to Watsonia costs A$5.30.

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