How to get from Kangaroo Ground to West Footscray by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Kangaroo Ground to West Footscray in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 578 bus from Weller Rd/Eltham-Yarra Glen Rd (Kangaroo Ground) station to Eltham Station/Main Rd (Eltham) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the HURSTBRIDGE train and finally take the SUNBURY train from Flinders Street station to Tottenham station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 49 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

109minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 578
578
Train - HURSTBRIDGE
HURSTBRIDGE
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
Leaves from Weller Rd/Eltham-Yarra Glen Rd (Kangaroo Ground)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Weller Rd/Eltham-Yarra Glen Rd (Kangaroo Ground)
    ID 45544
    130 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 578578
    Wait for bus
    578
    Eltham Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Eltham Station/Main Rd (Eltham)
    ID 21490
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Eltham
    50 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - HURSTBRIDGEHURSTBRIDGE
    Wait for train
    HURSTBRIDGE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    45 min
  • 7
    Train - SUNBURYSUNBURY
    Wait for train
    SUNBURY
    Sunbury
  • 8
    Ride to train station Tottenham
    Ride to train station
    Tottenham
    16 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via 578, 906 and SUNBURY

To get from Kangaroo Ground to West Footscray in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 578 bus from Weller Rd/Eltham-Yarra Glen Rd (Kangaroo Ground) station to Webb St/Yarra St (Warrandyte) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 906 bus and finally take the SUNBURY train from Southern Cross station to Tottenham station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 9 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

129minA$5.30
Bus - 578
578
Bus - 906
906
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
Leaves from Weller Rd/Eltham-Yarra Glen Rd (Kangaroo Ground)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Kangaroo Ground
  • 2
    Bus - 578578
    Wait for bus
    578
    Warrandyte
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Webb St/Yarra St (Warrandyte)
    ID 4407
    11 min
  • 4
    Bus - 906906
    Wait for bus
    906
    City (King/Lonsdale Sts)
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    King St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City)
    ID 43718
    53 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross
    580 m • 8 min
  • 7
    Train - SUNBURYSUNBURY
    Wait for train
    SUNBURY
    Sunbury
  • 8
    Ride to train station Tottenham
    Ride to train station
    Tottenham
    13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Kangaroo Ground to West Footscray

The distance between Kangaroo Ground, Melbourne and West Footscray, Melbourne is approximately 43.33 km, which can typically be travelled in 109 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Kangaroo Ground to West Footscray 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 Kangaroo Ground

Kangaroo Ground is located at Kangaroo Ground, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Weller Rd/Eltham-Yarra Glen Rd (Kangaroo Ground).

Bus stations close to Kangaroo Ground:

  • Weller Rd/Eltham-Yarra Glen Rd (Kangaroo Ground)
  • Eltham-Yarra Glen Rd/Kangaroo Ground-Warrandyte Rd (Kangaroo Ground)

Public transport stations close to West Footscray, Melbourne

West Footscray is located at West Footscray, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Ashley St/Barkly St (West Footscray).

Train stations close to West Footscray:

  • Tottenham
  • West Footscray
  • Middle Footscray

Bus stations close to West Footscray:

  • Ashley St/Barkly St (West Footscray)
  • Berthandra Ct/Barkly St (West Footscray)
  • Alma St/Ashley St (Maidstone)

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via 578, 906 and SUNBURY

To get from Kangaroo Ground to West Footscray in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 578 bus from Weller Rd/Eltham-Yarra Glen Rd (Kangaroo Ground) station to Webb St/Yarra St (Warrandyte) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 906 bus and finally take the SUNBURY train from Southern Cross station to Tottenham station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 9 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

129minA$5.30
Bus - 578
578
Bus - 906
906
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
Leaves from Weller Rd/Eltham-Yarra Glen Rd (Kangaroo Ground)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Kangaroo Ground
  • 2
    Bus - 578578
    Wait for bus
    578
    Warrandyte
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Webb St/Yarra St (Warrandyte)
    ID 4407
    11 min
  • 4
    Bus - 906906
    Wait for bus
    906
    City (King/Lonsdale Sts)
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    King St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City)
    ID 43718
    53 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross
    580 m • 8 min
  • 7
    Train - SUNBURYSUNBURY
    Wait for train
    SUNBURY
    Sunbury
  • 8
    Ride to train station Tottenham
    Ride to train station
    Tottenham
    13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Kangaroo Ground to West Footscray?

    The fastest way takes 109 minutes, using Bus line 578, Bus line HURSTBRIDGE, Bus line SUNBURY.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Kangaroo Ground to West Footscray?

    The alternative route takes 129 minutes, using Bus line 578, Bus line 906, Bus line SUNBURY.

  • Is there a direct bus between Kangaroo Ground and West Footscray in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 49 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Kangaroo Ground to West Footscray in Melbourne?

    The 578 bus line goes from Weller Rd/Eltham-Yarra Glen Rd (Kangaroo Ground) station near Kangaroo Ground to Eltham Station station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Eltham Station station near West Footscray in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Kangaroo Ground and West Footscray in Melbourne by bus and train is about 1 hr 49 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Kangaroo Ground to get to West Footscray in Melbourne?

    Get on the 578 bus from the Weller Rd/Eltham-Yarra Glen Rd (Kangaroo Ground) stop near Kangaroo Ground in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Kangaroo Ground and West Footscray in Melbourne?

    Get off the bus at the Eltham Station station, which is closest to West Footscray in Melbourne.

  • How much is the bus fare from Kangaroo Ground to West Footscray?

    The ride from Kangaroo Ground to West Footscray costs A$5.30.

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