How to get from Ascot Vale to Forest Hill by bus, train and tram?

By bus, train and tram

To get from Ascot Vale to Forest Hill in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one tram line, one train line and one bus line: take the 57 tram from 40-Epsom Rd/Maribyrnong Rd (Moonee Ponds) 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 27 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

87minA$5.30
Walk to tram stationTram - 57
57
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Bus - 703
703
Walk to Forest Hill
Leaves from 40-Epsom Rd/Maribyrnong Rd (Moonee Ponds)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    40-Epsom Rd/Maribyrnong Rd (Moonee Ponds)
    ID 17935
    60 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Tram - 5757
    Wait for tram
    57
    Flinders Street Station (City)
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    5-Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17873
    29 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
    34 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

Alternative route by bus, train and tram via 57, LILYDALE and 736

To get from Ascot Vale to Forest Hill in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one tram line, one train line and one bus line: take the 57 tram from 40-Epsom Rd/Maribyrnong Rd (Moonee Ponds) 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 30 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

90minA$5.30
Walk to tram stationTram - 57
57
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Bus - 736
736
Walk to Forest Hill
Leaves from 40-Epsom Rd/Maribyrnong Rd (Moonee Ponds)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    40-Epsom Rd/Maribyrnong Rd (Moonee Ponds)
    ID 17935
    60 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Tram - 5757
    Wait for tram
    57
    Flinders Street Station (City)
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    5-Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17873
    28 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
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Public transport directions from Ascot Vale to Forest Hill

The distance between Ascot Vale, Melbourne and Forest Hill, Melbourne is approximately 30.75 km, which can typically be travelled in 87 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Ascot Vale 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 Ascot Vale

Ascot Vale is located at Ascot Vale, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is 40-Epsom Rd/Maribyrnong Rd (Moonee Ponds).

Bus stations close to Ascot Vale:

  • Navigator St/Raleigh Rd (Maribyrnong)
  • Clyde St/Raleigh Rd (Maribyrnong)
  • Maribyrnong Park/Maribyrnong Rd (Ascot Vale)

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 by bus, train and tram via 57, LILYDALE and 736

To get from Ascot Vale to Forest Hill in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one tram line, one train line and one bus line: take the 57 tram from 40-Epsom Rd/Maribyrnong Rd (Moonee Ponds) 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 30 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

90minA$5.30
Walk to tram stationTram - 57
57
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Bus - 736
736
Walk to Forest Hill
Leaves from 40-Epsom Rd/Maribyrnong Rd (Moonee Ponds)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    40-Epsom Rd/Maribyrnong Rd (Moonee Ponds)
    ID 17935
    60 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Tram - 5757
    Wait for tram
    57
    Flinders Street Station (City)
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    5-Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17873
    28 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

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 87 minutes, using Bus line 57, Bus line LILYDALE, Bus line 703.

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

    The alternative route takes 90 minutes, using Bus line 57, Bus line LILYDALE, Bus line 736.

  • Is there a direct tram between Ascot Vale 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 27 min.

  • Which tram line goes from Ascot Vale to Forest Hill in Melbourne?

    The 57 tram line goes from 40-Epsom Rd/Maribyrnong Rd (Moonee Ponds) station near Ascot Vale to Flinders Street Station (City) station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Flinders Street Station (City) station near Forest Hill in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Ascot Vale and Forest Hill in Melbourne by tram, train and bus is about 1 hr 27 min.

  • Where do I get on the tram near Ascot Vale to get to Forest Hill in Melbourne?

    Get on the 57 tram from the 40-Epsom Rd/Maribyrnong Rd (Moonee Ponds) station near Ascot Vale in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the tram at the Flinders Street Station (City) stop, which is closest to Forest Hill in Melbourne.

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

    The ride from Ascot Vale to Forest Hill costs A$5.30.

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