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

By bus and train

To get from Forest Hill to Fairfield in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 703 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 HURSTBRIDGE train from Flinders Street station to Fairfield station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 22 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

82minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 703
703
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Train - HURSTBRIDGE
HURSTBRIDGE
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 21200
    310 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 703703
    Wait for bus
    703
    Blackburn
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Blackburn Station/South Pde (Blackburn)
    ID 21010
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Blackburn
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    32 min
  • 7
    Train - HURSTBRIDGEHURSTBRIDGE
    Wait for train
    HURSTBRIDGE
    Hurstbridge
  • 8
    Ride to train station Fairfield
    Ride to train station
    Fairfield
    26 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus, train and tram

To get from Forest Hill to Fairfield in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line, one tram line and one train line: take the 735 bus from Forest Hill Sc/Canterbury Rd (Forest Hill) station to Highview Gr/Burwood Hwy (Burwood East) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 75 tram and finally take the HURSTBRIDGE train from Jolimont station to Fairfield station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 21 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

81minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 735
735
Tram - 75
75
Train - HURSTBRIDGE
HURSTBRIDGE
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 21200
    310 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 735735
    Wait for bus
    735
    Box Hill
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Highview Gr/Burwood Hwy (Burwood East)
    ID 8686
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    69-Highview Gr/Burwood Hwy (Burwood East)
    ID 21116
    50 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Tram - 7575
    Wait for tram
    75
    Central Pier Docklands
  • 6
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    11-Jolimont Station-Mcg/Wellington Pde (East Melbourne)
    ID 18102
    41 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Jolimont
    40 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - HURSTBRIDGEHURSTBRIDGE
    Wait for train
    HURSTBRIDGE
    Hurstbridge
  • 9
    Ride to train station Fairfield
    Ride to train station
    Fairfield
    14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Forest Hill to Fairfield

The distance between Forest Hill, Melbourne and Fairfield, Melbourne is approximately 32.39 km, which can typically be travelled in 82 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Forest Hill to Fairfield 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 Fairfield, Melbourne

Fairfield is located at Fairfield, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Fairfield Railway Station/Wingrove St (Fairfield).

Train stations close to Fairfield:

  • Fairfield
  • Dennis
  • Alphington

Bus stations close to Fairfield:

  • Fairfield Railway Station/Wingrove St (Fairfield)
  • Fairfield Railway Station/Station St (Fairfield)
  • Clarke St/Rathmines St (Northcote)

Related Routes

By bus, train and tram

To get from Forest Hill to Fairfield in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line, one tram line and one train line: take the 735 bus from Forest Hill Sc/Canterbury Rd (Forest Hill) station to Highview Gr/Burwood Hwy (Burwood East) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 75 tram and finally take the HURSTBRIDGE train from Jolimont station to Fairfield station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 21 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

81minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 735
735
Tram - 75
75
Train - HURSTBRIDGE
HURSTBRIDGE
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 21200
    310 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 735735
    Wait for bus
    735
    Box Hill
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Highview Gr/Burwood Hwy (Burwood East)
    ID 8686
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    69-Highview Gr/Burwood Hwy (Burwood East)
    ID 21116
    50 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Tram - 7575
    Wait for tram
    75
    Central Pier Docklands
  • 6
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    11-Jolimont Station-Mcg/Wellington Pde (East Melbourne)
    ID 18102
    41 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Jolimont
    40 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - HURSTBRIDGEHURSTBRIDGE
    Wait for train
    HURSTBRIDGE
    Hurstbridge
  • 9
    Ride to train station Fairfield
    Ride to train station
    Fairfield
    14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 82 minutes, using Bus line 703, Bus line LILYDALE, Bus line HURSTBRIDGE.

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

    The alternative route takes 81 minutes, using Bus line 735, Bus line 75, Bus line HURSTBRIDGE.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 22 min.

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

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

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

    The total travel time between Forest Hill and Fairfield in Melbourne by bus and train is about 1 hr 22 min.

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

    Get on the 703 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 Fairfield in Melbourne?

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

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

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

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