How to get from Forrest to Doreen by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Forrest to Doreen 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 MERNDA train from Southern Cross station to Mernda station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 7 hr 46 min. The ride fare is A$37.30.

466minA$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 - MERNDA
MERNDA
Walk to Doreen
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 - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    Mernda
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Mernda
    58 min
  • 9
    Walk to Doreen
    Walk to
    Doreen
    3.56 km • 46 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Forrest to Doreen

The distance between Forrest, Melbourne and Doreen, Melbourne is approximately 243.62 km, which can typically be travelled in 466 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Forrest to Doreen 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 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 Doreen, Melbourne

Doreen is located at Doreen, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Waterway Bvd/Overland Dr (Doreen).

Train stations close to Doreen:

  • Mernda
  • Hawkstowe

Bus stations close to Doreen:

  • Waterway Bvd/Overland Dr (Doreen)
  • Mabel St/Hazel Glen Dr (Doreen)
  • Lakeland Dr/Flaxen Hills Rd (Doreen)

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Forrest to Doreen?

    The fastest way takes 466 minutes, using Bus line MARENGO - COLAC VIA FORREST, SKENES CREEK, APOLLO BAY, Bus line WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC, Bus line MERNDA.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 7 hr 46 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Forrest to Doreen 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 2 train lines till Colac Railway Station (Colac) station near Doreen in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from Forrest to Doreen in Melbourne by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Forrest and Doreen in Melbourne by bus and train is about 7 hr 46 min.

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

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

  • How much is the bus fare from Forrest to Doreen?

    The ride from Forrest to Doreen costs A$37.30.

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