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

By bus and train

To get from Balaclava to Forest Hill in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SANDRINGHAM train from Balaclava station to Richmond station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LILYDALE train and finally take the 765 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 60 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

60minA$5.30
Walk to train stationTrain - SANDRINGHAM
SANDRINGHAM
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Bus - 765
765
Walk to Forest Hill
Leaves from Balaclava

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Balaclava
    340 m • 5 min
  • 2
    Train - SANDRINGHAMSANDRINGHAM
    Wait for train
    SANDRINGHAM
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Richmond
    9 min
  • 4
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    Lilydale
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Blackburn
    25 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Blackburn Station/South Pde (Blackburn)
    ID 21008
    30 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 765765
    Wait for bus
    765
    Mitcham
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Forest Hill Sc/Canterbury Rd (Forest Hill)
    ID 21199
    8 min
  • 9
    Walk to Forest Hill
    Walk to
    Forest Hill
    70 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via SANDRINGHAM, BELGRAVE and 765

To get from Balaclava to Forest Hill in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SANDRINGHAM train from Balaclava station to Richmond station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BELGRAVE train and finally take the 765 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 5 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

65minA$5.30
Walk to train stationTrain - SANDRINGHAM
SANDRINGHAM
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Bus - 765
765
Walk to Forest Hill
Leaves from Balaclava

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Balaclava
    340 m • 5 min
  • 2
    Train - SANDRINGHAMSANDRINGHAM
    Wait for train
    SANDRINGHAM
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Richmond
    9 min
  • 4
    Train - BELGRAVEBELGRAVE
    Wait for train
    BELGRAVE
    Belgrave
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Blackburn
    22 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Blackburn Station/South Pde (Blackburn)
    ID 21008
    30 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 765765
    Wait for bus
    765
    Mitcham
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Forest Hill Sc/Canterbury Rd (Forest Hill)
    ID 21199
    8 min
  • 9
    Walk to Forest Hill
    Walk to
    Forest Hill
    70 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Balaclava to Forest Hill

The distance between Balaclava, Melbourne and Forest Hill, Melbourne is approximately 23.48 km, which can typically be travelled in 60 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Balaclava to Forest Hill 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 Balaclava

Balaclava is located at Balaclava, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is 37-Carlisle St/Chapel St (St Kilda).

Bus stations close to Balaclava:

  • Blessington St/Carlisle St (St Kilda)
  • Acland St/Barkly St (St Kilda)
  • Dickens St/Brighton Rd (St Kilda)

Public transport stations close to Forest Hill, Melbourne

Forest Hill is located at Forest Hill, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Lake Rd/Florence St (Blackburn).

Train stations close to Forest Hill:

  • Nunawading
  • Blackburn

Bus stations close to Forest Hill:

  • Lake Rd/Florence St (Blackburn)
  • Gerald St/Florence St (Blackburn)
  • Ottawa Ave/Forest Rd (Blackburn)

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via SANDRINGHAM, BELGRAVE and 765

To get from Balaclava to Forest Hill in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SANDRINGHAM train from Balaclava station to Richmond station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BELGRAVE train and finally take the 765 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 5 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

65minA$5.30
Walk to train stationTrain - SANDRINGHAM
SANDRINGHAM
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Bus - 765
765
Walk to Forest Hill
Leaves from Balaclava

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Balaclava
    340 m • 5 min
  • 2
    Train - SANDRINGHAMSANDRINGHAM
    Wait for train
    SANDRINGHAM
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Richmond
    9 min
  • 4
    Train - BELGRAVEBELGRAVE
    Wait for train
    BELGRAVE
    Belgrave
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Blackburn
    22 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Blackburn Station/South Pde (Blackburn)
    ID 21008
    30 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 765765
    Wait for bus
    765
    Mitcham
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Forest Hill Sc/Canterbury Rd (Forest Hill)
    ID 21199
    8 min
  • 9
    Walk to Forest Hill
    Walk to
    Forest Hill
    70 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 60 minutes, using Bus line SANDRINGHAM, Bus line LILYDALE, Bus line 765.

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

    The alternative route takes 65 minutes, using Bus line SANDRINGHAM, Bus line BELGRAVE, Bus line 765.

  • Is there a direct train between Balaclava and Forest Hill in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 60 min.

  • Which train line goes from Balaclava to Forest Hill in Melbourne?

    The SANDRINGHAM train line goes from Balaclava station near Balaclava to City (Flinders Street) station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till City (Flinders Street) station near Forest Hill in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Balaclava and Forest Hill in Melbourne by train and bus is about 60 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Balaclava to get to Forest Hill in Melbourne?

    Get on the SANDRINGHAM train from the Balaclava station near Balaclava in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Balaclava and Forest Hill in Melbourne?

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

  • How much is the total train and bus fare from Balaclava to Forest Hill?

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

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