This year, join us at Victoria University Footscray Campus. Footscray Park is the original home of VU and their largest campus, set against the backdrop of the Maribyrnong River parklands – just 10 minutes by train from Melbourne’s city.

Footscray Park Campus
70–104 Ballarat Road, Footscray, 3011, VIC, AU

Train, tram & bus

Footscray station is 10 minutes by public transportation from the city centre. The free shuttle bus can take you from the train station to the campus. Or if you prefer, it’s a short 15-minute walk instead. Tram 5 min walk. Bus stops outside Uni.

Plan your trip using the PTV Journey Planner.

Driving & parking

Parking options include the Flemington Victorian Racing Club, Riverbank and 105 Ballarat Road. Street parking is available surrounding the campus. A shuttle bus service is available.

Note: There are currently building works nearby that may affect your travel to campus, related to the exciting new hospital project. See the Victorian Health Building Authority site for updates.

Find your way via Google Maps.

View Footscray Park parking map (PDF 144 KB)

View Staff parking map (PDF 467 KB)

Cycling

If you’re planning to ride to campus, there are lots of places to park and lock your bike in our Bicycle Hubs.

Plan your cycling route on Google Maps.

CAMPUS PARKING:

Links to specific council-run parking spots (around $7 per day):

Footscray Park 1: https://share.google/25UWEKuAlfBydoWfI
Footscray Park 2: https://share.google/U5sQxdqOMYkkmdVwV
Edgewater Car Park: https://share.google/r1t6TjHSJRIcF35Wb
Flemington Racecourse Riverside (on the other side of the River from VU): https://maps.app.goo.gl/t3nyQaAxwC5ELUQU8

Accomodation options

within 10 minute drive or walking distance from campus

Footscray Motor Inn and Serviced Apartments

Liberty One Apartment building

Quest Flemington Central