How to get from Forrest to Ferntree Gully by bus and train?

From Forrest to Ferntree Gully by bus and train

To get from Forrest to Ferntree Gully 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 BELGRAVE train from Southern Cross station to Ferntree Gully station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 7 hr 3 min. The ride fare is A$37.30.

423minA$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 - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
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 - BELGRAVEBELGRAVE
    Wait for train
    BELGRAVE
    Belgrave
  • 8
    Ride to train station Ferntree Gully
    Ride to train station
    Ferntree Gully
    60 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Forrest to Ferntree Gully

The distance between Forrest, Melbourne and Ferntree Gully, Melbourne is approximately 243.02 km, which can typically be travelled in 423 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Forrest to Ferntree Gully 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 Ferntree Gully, Melbourne

Ferntree Gully is located at Ferntree Gully, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Tecoma St/Forest Rd (Ferntree Gully).

Train stations close to Ferntree Gully:

  • Upper Ferntree Gully
  • Upwey
  • Ferntree Gully

Bus stations close to Ferntree Gully:

  • Tecoma St/Forest Rd (Ferntree Gully)
  • Myrtle Cres/Forest Rd (Ferntree Gully)
  • Rylstone St/Forest Rd (Ferntree Gully)

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Forrest to Ferntree Gully?

    The fastest way takes 423 minutes, using Bus line MARENGO - COLAC VIA FORREST, SKENES CREEK, APOLLO BAY, Bus line WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC, Bus line BELGRAVE.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 7 hr 3 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Forrest to Ferntree Gully 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 Ferntree Gully in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Forrest and Ferntree Gully in Melbourne by bus and train is about 7 hr 3 min.

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

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

  • How much is the bus fare from Forrest to Ferntree Gully?

    The ride from Forrest to Ferntree Gully costs A$37.30.

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