How to get from Forest Hill to Balaclava by bus and train?

From Forest Hill to Balaclava by bus and train

To get from Forest Hill to Balaclava in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 765 bus from Forest Hill Sc/Canterbury Rd (Forest Hill) station to Blackburn Station/South Pde (Blackburn) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BELGRAVE train and finally take the SANDRINGHAM train from Richmond station to Balaclava station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 50 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

50minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 765
765
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Train - SANDRINGHAM
SANDRINGHAM
Walk to Balaclava
Leaves from Forest Hill Sc/Canterbury Rd (Forest Hill)
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Forest Hill Sc/Canterbury Rd (Forest Hill)
    ID 21199
    70 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 765765
    Wait for bus
    765
    Box Hill
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Blackburn Station/South Pde (Blackburn)
    ID 40283
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Blackburn
    20 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - BELGRAVEBELGRAVE
    Wait for train
    BELGRAVE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Richmond
    17 min
  • 7
    Train - SANDRINGHAMSANDRINGHAM
    Wait for train
    SANDRINGHAM
    Sandringham
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Balaclava
    9 min
  • 9
    Walk to Balaclava
    Walk to
    Balaclava
    340 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Forest Hill to Balaclava by bus and train via 765, LILYDALE and SANDRINGHAM

To get from Forest Hill to Balaclava in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 765 bus from Forest Hill Sc/Canterbury Rd (Forest Hill) station to Blackburn Station/South Pde (Blackburn) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LILYDALE train and finally take the SANDRINGHAM train from Richmond station to Balaclava station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 4 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

64minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 765
765
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Train - SANDRINGHAM
SANDRINGHAM
Walk to Balaclava
Leaves from Forest Hill Sc/Canterbury Rd (Forest Hill)
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Forest Hill Sc/Canterbury Rd (Forest Hill)
    ID 21199
    70 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 765765
    Wait for bus
    765
    Box Hill
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Blackburn Station/South Pde (Blackburn)
    ID 40283
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Blackburn
    20 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Richmond
    18 min
  • 7
    Train - SANDRINGHAMSANDRINGHAM
    Wait for train
    SANDRINGHAM
    Sandringham
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Balaclava
    9 min
  • 9
    Walk to Balaclava
    Walk to
    Balaclava
    340 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Forest Hill to Balaclava
The distance between Forest Hill, Melbourne and Balaclava, Melbourne is approximately 23.33 km, which can typically be travelled in 50 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Forest Hill to Balaclava 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 Forest Hill

Forest Hill is located at Forest Hill, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Forest Hill Sc/Canterbury Rd (Forest Hill).

Train stations close to Forest Hill:

  • Nunawading
  • Blackburn

Bus stations close to Forest Hill:

  • Forest Hill Sc/Canterbury Rd (Forest Hill)
  • Deans Wood Rd/Canterbury Rd (Forest Hill)
  • Ottawa Ave/Forest Rd (Blackburn)
Public transport stations close to Balaclava, Melbourne

Balaclava is located at Balaclava, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Greeves St/Carlisle St (St Kilda).

Bus stations close to Balaclava:

  • Greeves St/Carlisle St (St Kilda)
  • Blessington St/Carlisle St (St Kilda)
  • Barkly St/Carlisle St (St Kilda)
Related Routes

Alternative route from Forest Hill to Balaclava by bus and train via 765, LILYDALE and SANDRINGHAM

To get from Forest Hill to Balaclava in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 765 bus from Forest Hill Sc/Canterbury Rd (Forest Hill) station to Blackburn Station/South Pde (Blackburn) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LILYDALE train and finally take the SANDRINGHAM train from Richmond station to Balaclava station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 4 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

64minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 765
765
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Train - SANDRINGHAM
SANDRINGHAM
Walk to Balaclava
Leaves from Forest Hill Sc/Canterbury Rd (Forest Hill)
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Forest Hill Sc/Canterbury Rd (Forest Hill)
    ID 21199
    70 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 765765
    Wait for bus
    765
    Box Hill
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Blackburn Station/South Pde (Blackburn)
    ID 40283
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Blackburn
    20 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Richmond
    18 min
  • 7
    Train - SANDRINGHAMSANDRINGHAM
    Wait for train
    SANDRINGHAM
    Sandringham
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Balaclava
    9 min
  • 9
    Walk to Balaclava
    Walk to
    Balaclava
    340 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Forest Hill to Balaclava?

    The fastest way takes 50 minutes, using Bus line 765, Bus line BELGRAVE, Bus line SANDRINGHAM.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Forest Hill to Balaclava?

    The alternative route takes 64 minutes, using Bus line 765, Bus line LILYDALE, Bus line SANDRINGHAM.

  • Is there a direct bus between Forest Hill and Balaclava in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 50 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Forest Hill to Balaclava in Melbourne?

    The 765 bus line goes from Forest Hill Sc/Canterbury Rd (Forest Hill) station near Forest Hill to Box Hill station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Box Hill station near Balaclava in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from Forest Hill to Balaclava in Melbourne by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Forest Hill and Balaclava in Melbourne by bus and train is about 50 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Forest Hill to get to Balaclava in Melbourne?

    Get on the 765 bus from the Forest Hill Sc/Canterbury Rd (Forest Hill) stop near Forest Hill in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Forest Hill and Balaclava in Melbourne?

    Get off the bus at the Box Hill station, which is closest to Balaclava in Melbourne.

  • How much is the bus fare from Forest Hill to Balaclava?

    The ride from Forest Hill to Balaclava costs A$5.30.

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