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

From Forest Hill to Colac by bus and train

To get from Forest Hill to Colac in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 703 bus from Forest Hill Sc/Canterbury Rd station to Blackburn Station/South Pde station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BELGRAVE train and finally take the GEELONG train from Southern Cross Railway Station station to Colac Railway Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 4 min.

184min
Walk to bus stationBus - 703
703
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Train - GEELONG
GEELONG
Walk to Colac
Leaves from Forest Hill Sc/Canterbury Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Forest Hill Sc/Canterbury Rd
    ID 21200
    60 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 703703
    Wait for bus
    703
    Blackburn
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Blackburn Station/South Pde
    ID 21010
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Blackburn Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:BBN
    100 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - BELGRAVEBELGRAVE
    Wait for train
    BELGRAVE
    Flinders Street Via City Loop
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:SSS
    28 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:SSS
    270 m • 4 min
  • 8
    Train - GEELONGGEELONG
    Wait for train
    GEELONG
    Warrnambool
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Colac Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:COL
    125 min
  • 10
    Walk to Colac
    Walk to
    Colac
    110 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Forest Hill to Colac by bus and train via 765, BELGRAVE and GEELONG

To get from Forest Hill to Colac in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 765 bus from Forest Hill Sc/Canterbury Rd station to Blackburn Station/South Pde station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BELGRAVE train and finally take the GEELONG train from Southern Cross Railway Station station to Colac Railway Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 7 min.

187min
Walk to bus stationBus - 765
765
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Train - GEELONG
GEELONG
Walk to Colac
Leaves from Forest Hill Sc/Canterbury Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Forest Hill Sc/Canterbury Rd
    ID 21199
    80 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 765765
    Wait for bus
    765
    Box Hill
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Blackburn Station/South Pde
    ID 40283
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Blackburn Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:BBN
    100 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - BELGRAVEBELGRAVE
    Wait for train
    BELGRAVE
    Flinders Street Via City Loop
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:SSS
    28 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:SSS
    270 m • 4 min
  • 8
    Train - GEELONGGEELONG
    Wait for train
    GEELONG
    Warrnambool
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Colac Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:COL
    125 min
  • 10
    Walk to Colac
    Walk to
    Colac
    110 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Forest Hill to Colac

The distance between Forest Hill, Melbourne and Colac, Melbourne is approximately 176.45 km, which can typically be travelled in 184 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Forest Hill to Colac 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.

Train stations close to Forest Hill:

  • Blackburn Railway Station
  • Nunawading Railway Station

Bus stations close to Forest Hill:

  • Forest Hill Sc/Canterbury Rd
  • Deans Wood Rd/Canterbury Rd
  • Ottawa Ave/Forest Rd

Public transport stations close to Colac, Melbourne

Colac is located at Colac, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Colac Bus Interchange/Gellibrand St.

Train stations close to Colac:

  • Colac Railway Station

Bus stations close to Colac:

  • Colac Bus Interchange/Gellibrand St
  • Wheal St/Queen St
  • Wheal St/Stewart St

Alternative route from Forest Hill to Colac by bus and train via 765, BELGRAVE and GEELONG

To get from Forest Hill to Colac in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 765 bus from Forest Hill Sc/Canterbury Rd station to Blackburn Station/South Pde station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BELGRAVE train and finally take the GEELONG train from Southern Cross Railway Station station to Colac Railway Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 7 min.

187min
Walk to bus stationBus - 765
765
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Train - GEELONG
GEELONG
Walk to Colac
Leaves from Forest Hill Sc/Canterbury Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Forest Hill Sc/Canterbury Rd
    ID 21199
    80 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 765765
    Wait for bus
    765
    Box Hill
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Blackburn Station/South Pde
    ID 40283
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Blackburn Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:BBN
    100 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - BELGRAVEBELGRAVE
    Wait for train
    BELGRAVE
    Flinders Street Via City Loop
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:SSS
    28 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:SSS
    270 m • 4 min
  • 8
    Train - GEELONGGEELONG
    Wait for train
    GEELONG
    Warrnambool
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Colac Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:COL
    125 min
  • 10
    Walk to Colac
    Walk to
    Colac
    110 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 184 minutes, using Bus line 703, Train line BELGRAVE, Train line GEELONG.

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

    The alternative route takes 187 minutes, using Bus line 765, Train line BELGRAVE, Train line GEELONG.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 4 min.

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

    The 703 bus line goes from Forest Hill Sc/Canterbury Rd station near Forest Hill to Blackburn station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Blackburn station near Colac in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Forest Hill and Colac in Melbourne by bus and train is about 3 hr 4 min.

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

    Get on the 703 bus from the Forest Hill Sc/Canterbury Rd stop near Forest Hill in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the bus at the Blackburn station, which is closest to Colac in Melbourne.