How to get from Forrest to Blackburn South by bus, train and tram?

By bus, train and tram

To get from Forrest to Blackburn South in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one tram line: take the MARENGO - COLAC VIA FORREST, SKENES CREEK, APOLLO BAY bus from Turner Dr/Birregurra -Forrest Rd (Forrest) station to Colac Railway Station (Colac) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC train and finally take the 75 tram from 1-Spencer St/Flinders St (Melbourne City) station to 70-Blackburn Rd/Burwood Hwy (Burwood East) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 7 hr 12 min. The ride fare is A$37.30.

432minA$37.30
Bus - MARENGO - COLAC VIA FORREST, SKENES CREEK, APOLLO BAY
MARENGO - COLAC VIA FORREST, SKENES CREEK, APOLLO BAY
Train - WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
Tram - 75
75
Walk to Blackburn South
Leaves from Turner Dr/Birregurra -Forrest Rd (Forrest)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Forrest
  • 2
    Bus - MARENGO - COLAC VIA FORREST, SKENES CREEK, APOLLO BAYMARENGO - COLAC VIA FORREST, SKENES CREEK, APOLLO BAY
    Wait for bus
    MARENGO - COLAC VIA FORREST, SKENES CREEK, APOLLO BAY
    Colac
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Colac Railway Station (Colac)
    ID 2627
    40 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Colac
    50 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLACWARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
    Wait for train
    WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
    Melbourne
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    139 min
  • 7
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    1-Spencer St/Flinders St (Melbourne City)
    ID 21231
    410 m • 6 min
  • 8
    Tram - 7575
    Wait for tram
    75
    Vermont South
  • 9
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    70-Blackburn Rd/Burwood Hwy (Burwood East)
    ID 21118
    63 min
  • 10
    Walk to Blackburn South
    Walk to
    Blackburn South
    580 m • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and train

To get from Forrest to Blackburn South in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the MARENGO - COLAC VIA FORREST, SKENES CREEK, APOLLO BAY bus from Turner Dr/Birregurra -Forrest Rd (Forrest) station to Colac Railway Station (Colac) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC train and finally take the LILYDALE train from Southern Cross station to Blackburn station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 7 hr 16 min. The ride fare is A$37.30.

436minA$37.30
Bus - MARENGO - COLAC VIA FORREST, SKENES CREEK, APOLLO BAY
MARENGO - COLAC VIA FORREST, SKENES CREEK, APOLLO BAY
Train - WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Walk to Blackburn South
Leaves from Turner Dr/Birregurra -Forrest Rd (Forrest)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Forrest
  • 2
    Bus - MARENGO - COLAC VIA FORREST, SKENES CREEK, APOLLO BAYMARENGO - COLAC VIA FORREST, SKENES CREEK, APOLLO BAY
    Wait for bus
    MARENGO - COLAC VIA FORREST, SKENES CREEK, APOLLO BAY
    Colac
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Colac Railway Station (Colac)
    ID 2627
    40 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Colac
    50 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLACWARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
    Wait for train
    WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
    Melbourne
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    139 min
  • 7
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    Lilydale
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Blackburn
    38 min
  • 9
    Walk to Blackburn South
    Walk to
    Blackburn South
    3.35 km • 43 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Forrest to Blackburn South

The distance between Forrest, Melbourne and Blackburn South, Melbourne is approximately 226.02 km, which can typically be travelled in 432 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Forrest to Blackburn South by bus, train and tram, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Forrest

Forrest is located at Forrest, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Forrest General Store/Birregurra - Forrest Rd (Forrest).

Bus stations close to Forrest:

  • Forrest General Store/Birregurra - Forrest Rd (Forrest)

Public transport stations close to Blackburn South, Melbourne

Blackburn South is located at Blackburn South, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is 70-Blackburn Rd/Burwood Hwy (Burwood East).

Bus stations close to Blackburn South:

  • Bellevue Ave/Blackburn Rd (Burwood East)
  • Tainton Rd/Hawthorn Rd (Burwood East)
  • Catherine Ct/Hawthorn Rd (Forest Hill)

Related Routes

By bus and train

To get from Forrest to Blackburn South in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the MARENGO - COLAC VIA FORREST, SKENES CREEK, APOLLO BAY bus from Turner Dr/Birregurra -Forrest Rd (Forrest) station to Colac Railway Station (Colac) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC train and finally take the LILYDALE train from Southern Cross station to Blackburn station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 7 hr 16 min. The ride fare is A$37.30.

436minA$37.30
Bus - MARENGO - COLAC VIA FORREST, SKENES CREEK, APOLLO BAY
MARENGO - COLAC VIA FORREST, SKENES CREEK, APOLLO BAY
Train - WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Walk to Blackburn South
Leaves from Turner Dr/Birregurra -Forrest Rd (Forrest)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Forrest
  • 2
    Bus - MARENGO - COLAC VIA FORREST, SKENES CREEK, APOLLO BAYMARENGO - COLAC VIA FORREST, SKENES CREEK, APOLLO BAY
    Wait for bus
    MARENGO - COLAC VIA FORREST, SKENES CREEK, APOLLO BAY
    Colac
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Colac Railway Station (Colac)
    ID 2627
    40 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Colac
    50 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLACWARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
    Wait for train
    WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
    Melbourne
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    139 min
  • 7
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    Lilydale
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Blackburn
    38 min
  • 9
    Walk to Blackburn South
    Walk to
    Blackburn South
    3.35 km • 43 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Forrest to Blackburn South?

    The fastest way takes 432 minutes, using Bus line MARENGO - COLAC VIA FORREST, SKENES CREEK, APOLLO BAY, Bus line WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC, Bus line 75.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Forrest to Blackburn South?

    The alternative route takes 436 minutes, using Bus line MARENGO - COLAC VIA FORREST, SKENES CREEK, APOLLO BAY, Bus line WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC, Bus line LILYDALE.

  • Is there a direct bus between Forrest and Blackburn South in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line, one train line and one tram line in total. The total travelling time is 7 hr 12 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Forrest to Blackburn South in Melbourne?

    The MARENGO - COLAC VIA FORREST, SKENES CREEK, APOLLO BAY bus line goes from Colac station near Forrest to Colac Railway Station (Colac) station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one tram line till Colac Railway Station (Colac) station near Blackburn South in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from Forrest to Blackburn South in Melbourne by bus, train and tram?

    The total travel time between Forrest and Blackburn South in Melbourne by bus, train and tram is about 7 hr 12 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Forrest to get to Blackburn South in Melbourne?

    Get on the MARENGO - COLAC VIA FORREST, SKENES CREEK, APOLLO BAY bus from the Colac stop near Forrest in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Forrest and Blackburn South in Melbourne?

    Get off the bus at the Colac Railway Station (Colac) station, which is closest to Blackburn South in Melbourne.

  • How much is the total bus, train and tram fare from Forrest to Blackburn South?

    The ride from Forrest to Blackburn South costs A$37.30.

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