How To Get From Melbourne Airport To Footscray – All Possible Ways

Last updated on October 12th, 2022 at 01:56 am

We will write how to get from Melbourne airport to Footscray. The distance from Melbourne Airport to Footscray is 22 kilometers. Read here how to buy the best Australia sim card for tourist and best Australia eSim

The travel time from Melbourne airport to Footscray is around 20 minutes by taxi and $50-60 AUD. Click here to book online Melbourne activities and day trips

The cheapest way from Melbourne airport to Footscray is by regular bus $4 AUD. The travel time by bus is around 1 hour travel time.

You can get a private transfer that can be cheaper than a taxi if traveling in a group.

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WHERE TO STAY IN MELBOURNE

You can sleep in a dorm room or a room for $25 USD while you can stay in a budget hotel for as low as $60-80 USD. There are so many to choose from depending on what type and how luxurious you want your stay to be starting from $150 USD. 

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MELBOURNE AIRPORT TO FOOTSCRAY

BUS FROM MELBOURNE AIRPORT TO FOOTSCRAY (CHEAPEST WAY)

The cheapest way from Melbourne airport to Footscray is by public bus. You can get the Bus Number 901 from Melbourne airport to Southern Cross Station or Flinders St Station where you will transfer to Bus Number 216 going to Footscray. You will have to walk outside the airport following the signs to reach the bus stop.

BUS NUMBER 901 AND BUS NUMBER 216 SCHEDULE FROM MELBOURNE AIRPORT TO FOOTSCRAY

The Bus Number 901 and Bus Number 216 schedule from Melbourne airport to Footscray is starting from 5 am to midnight running every 10-30 minutes. Check here Bus Number 901 schedule and route!

The travel time from Melbourne airport to Southern Cross Station or Flinders St Station is around 35 minutes and you will get Bus Number 216 going to Footscray. Check here Bus Number 216 schedule and route!

The total bus fare from Melbourne airport to Footscray is $4 AUD since the bus ticket is valid for 2 hours for public transportation using Myki Card. If you pay for a day ticket the maximum is $7 AUD. The total travel time is from 1 hour to 1 hour 30 minutes including the transfer.

You will have to purchase a Myki Card and top up since you can’t pay cash at public transportation in Melbourne. The Myki Card costs $6 AUD and you will be able to use it for public transportation in Melbourne.

Myki Card

The Miky Card costs $6 AUD and you can top up. You will pay $4 AUD for one way ticket valid for 2 hours and if you pay $7 AUD it will be for the whole day of public transportation in Melbourne.

You will be able to use public buses, trains and trams around city center. You can get the Myki Card in the bus by asking to the bus driver and in the vending machine at the airport.

TAXI FROM MELBOURNE AIRPORT TO FOOTSCRAY

If you go from Melbourne airport to Footscray by taxi is the most comfortable, available 24/7 and fastest way. The travel time by taxi is around 20 minutes from Melbourne airport to Footscray. The taxi fare from Melbourne airport to Footscray is around $50-60 AUD. The prices and travel time aren’t fixed and it will depend on traffic and your final destination.

UBER FROM MELBOURNE AIRPORT TO FOOTSCRAY

If you are ordering Uber in Melbourne you should know that prices are similar to taxis. You can pre book with Uber app from your phone and go to the pickup point in the airport. Expect to pay around $50-70 AUD depending on your destination and time from Melbourne airport to Footscray.

PRIVATE TRANSPORTATION FROM MELBOURNE AIRPORT TO FOOTSCRAY

Hotel transfers are also very easy and convenient but can be a little bit pricey. The transfers are usually available 24 hours and is only ideal if you have the budget and you really want comfort after your flight to Melbourne. Prices are around $45-50 AUD and you will be able to fit up to 4 people. It could be $12 AUD per person.

RENTING A CAR AT MELBOURNE AIRPORT

There are many options for renting a car in Melbourne’s airport. It’s the most convenient option if you have a place to park your car in Melbourne. It will take you 20 minutes to get to Footscray from the airport by private car. There are a few agencies like Hertz, Avis, Europcar available in the airport. Prices can be around $40-50 AUD per day.

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WHERE TO STAY IN MELBOURNE

You can sleep in a dorm room or a room from $25 USD while you can stay in a budget hotel for as low as $60-80 USD. There are so many to choose from depending on what type and how luxurious you want your stay to be starting from $150 USD.

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BUDGET TRAVEL AUSTRALIA

For food budget travel in Australia we have to say it’s expensive going to restaurants and bars. You can get meals for $15 USD per person in a local restaurant. You will go down your budget if you cook your meals in your hotel or Airbnb in Australia.

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BEST TIME TO VISIT AUSTRALIA

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It even rains during winter in Australia. Autumn and Spring are the best season to travel Australia where you will find the weather not so hot and not so cold.

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ATMS AND CASH IN AUSTRALIA

Australian dollar currency rates are little bit slower than American dollar. At that time $1 USD = $1.30 AUD. There are  ATM’s everywhere to withdraw money from. And if you need to exchange money, you will find banks to do it with.

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