From Footscray to The Alfred the trip by public transport takes about 44 min, on line Sunbury, 72, 6, with 1 transfer, plus about 11 min of walking.
How to get there
Typical routes from the timetable — allow longer at rush hour
Journey facts
- Line Sunbury towards Town Hall Station: board at Footscray Station, alight at State Library Station — 3 stops, 10 min ride.
- Line 72 towards Cotham Rd/Burke Rd #70: board at RMIT University/Swanston St #7, alight at Alfred Hospital/Commercial Rd #26 — 13 stops, 21 min ride.
- Line 6 towards Malvern Rd/High St #53: board at Collins St/Swanston St #11, alight at Commercial Rd/St Kilda Rd #25 — 9 stops, 14 min ride.
- Line 3 towards Darling Rd/Waverley Rd #64: board at Collins St/Swanston St #11, alight at Commercial Rd/St Kilda Rd #25 — 9 stops, 14 min ride.
About the origin and destination
Footscray
The multicultural heart of the west, with Footscray Market and a busy rail hub.
The Alfred
The major hospital on Commercial Road in Prahran, with a tram and bus stop at its door.
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take from Footscray to The Alfred?
A typical trip takes about 44 minutes, of which roughly 11 minutes is walking to and from the stops. Allow longer during morning and afternoon rush hour.
Which line runs from Footscray to The Alfred?
There is no direct line. The fastest combination is Sunbury + 72, with 1 transfers.
