How to get from Airport West to Forest Hill by bus, train and tram?

From Airport West to Forest Hill by bus, train and tram

To get from Airport West to Forest Hill in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one tram line, one train line and one bus line: take the 59 tram from 59-Airport West/Matthews Ave (Airport West) station to 5-Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LILYDALE train and finally take the 736 bus from Blackburn Station/South Pde (Blackburn) station to Forest Hill Sc/Canterbury Rd (Forest Hill) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 49 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

109minA$5.30
Tram - 59
59
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Bus - 736
736
Walk to Forest Hill
Leaves from 59-Airport West/Matthews Ave (Airport West)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from tram station
    Start from tram station
    Airport West
  • 2
    Tram - 5959
    Wait for tram
    59
    Flinders Street Station (City)
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    5-Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17873
    41 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Melbourne Central
    140 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    Lilydale
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Blackburn
    33 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Blackburn Station/South Pde (Blackburn)
    ID 21009
    60 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 736736
    Wait for bus
    736
    Mitcham
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Forest Hill Sc/Canterbury Rd (Forest Hill)
    ID 21200
    8 min
  • 10
    Walk to Forest Hill
    Walk to
    Forest Hill
    310 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Airport West to Forest Hill by bus, train and tram via 59, LILYDALE and 703

To get from Airport West to Forest Hill in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one tram line, one train line and one bus line: take the 59 tram from 59-Airport West/Matthews Ave (Airport West) station to 5-Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LILYDALE train and finally take the 703 bus from Blackburn Station/South Pde (Blackburn) station to Forest Hill Sc/Canterbury Rd (Forest Hill) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 51 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

111minA$5.30
Tram - 59
59
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Bus - 703
703
Walk to Forest Hill
Leaves from 59-Airport West/Matthews Ave (Airport West)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from tram station
    Start from tram station
    Airport West
  • 2
    Tram - 5959
    Wait for tram
    59
    Flinders Street Station (City)
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    5-Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17873
    41 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Melbourne Central
    140 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    Lilydale
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Blackburn
    33 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Blackburn Station/South Pde (Blackburn)
    ID 21010
    10 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 703703
    Wait for bus
    703
    Middle Brighton
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Forest Hill Sc/Canterbury Rd (Forest Hill)
    ID 21200
    7 min
  • 10
    Walk to Forest Hill
    Walk to
    Forest Hill
    310 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Airport West to Forest Hill

The distance between Airport West, Melbourne and Forest Hill, Melbourne is approximately 36.19 km, which can typically be travelled in 109 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Airport West to Forest Hill 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 Airport West

Airport West is located at Airport West, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Dromana Ave/Matthews Ave (Airport West).

Bus stations close to Airport West:

  • Dromana Ave/Matthews Ave (Airport West)
  • Leicester Sq/Coventry St (Tullamarine)
  • Gowanbrae Dr (Gowanbrae)

Public transport stations close to Forest Hill, Melbourne

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)
  • Ottawa Ave/Forest Rd (Blackburn)
  • Deans Wood Rd/Canterbury Rd (Forest Hill)

Related Routes

Alternative route from Airport West to Forest Hill by bus, train and tram via 59, LILYDALE and 703

To get from Airport West to Forest Hill in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one tram line, one train line and one bus line: take the 59 tram from 59-Airport West/Matthews Ave (Airport West) station to 5-Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LILYDALE train and finally take the 703 bus from Blackburn Station/South Pde (Blackburn) station to Forest Hill Sc/Canterbury Rd (Forest Hill) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 51 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

111minA$5.30
Tram - 59
59
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Bus - 703
703
Walk to Forest Hill
Leaves from 59-Airport West/Matthews Ave (Airport West)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from tram station
    Start from tram station
    Airport West
  • 2
    Tram - 5959
    Wait for tram
    59
    Flinders Street Station (City)
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    5-Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17873
    41 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Melbourne Central
    140 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    Lilydale
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Blackburn
    33 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Blackburn Station/South Pde (Blackburn)
    ID 21010
    10 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 703703
    Wait for bus
    703
    Middle Brighton
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Forest Hill Sc/Canterbury Rd (Forest Hill)
    ID 21200
    7 min
  • 10
    Walk to Forest Hill
    Walk to
    Forest Hill
    310 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 109 minutes, using Bus line 59, Bus line LILYDALE, Bus line 736.

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

    The alternative route takes 111 minutes, using Bus line 59, Bus line LILYDALE, Bus line 703.

  • Is there a direct tram between Airport West and Forest Hill in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take one tram line, one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 49 min.

  • Which tram line goes from Airport West to Forest Hill in Melbourne?

    The 59 tram line goes from Flinders Street Station (City) station near Airport West to 5-Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till 5-Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) station near Forest Hill in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from Airport West to Forest Hill in Melbourne by tram, train and bus?

    The total travel time between Airport West and Forest Hill in Melbourne by tram, train and bus is about 1 hr 49 min.

  • Where do I get on the tram near Airport West to get to Forest Hill in Melbourne?

    Get on the 59 tram from the Flinders Street Station (City) station near Airport West in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the tram when travelling between Airport West and Forest Hill in Melbourne?

    Get off the tram at the 5-Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) stop, which is closest to Forest Hill in Melbourne.

  • When is the first bus from Airport West to Forest Hill in Melbourne?

    The first bus from Airport West to Forest Hill in Melbourne is Chelsea - Airport West. It leaves the Dromana Ave/Matthews Ave (Airport West) stop at 00:21.

  • How much is the total tram, train and bus fare from Airport West to Forest Hill?

    The ride from Airport West to Forest Hill costs A$5.30.

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