How to get from Balwyn to Forest Hill by bus and tram?

By bus and tram

To get from Balwyn to Forest Hill in Melbourne, take the 109 tram from 43-Deepdene Shopping Centre/Whitehorse Rd (Balwyn) station to 58-Box Hill Central/Whitehorse Rd (Box Hill) station. Next, take the 765 bus from Box Hill Bus Station/Station St (Box Hill) station to Forest Hill Sc/Canterbury Rd (Forest Hill) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 40 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

40minA$5.30
Tram - 109
109
Bus - 765
765
Walk to Forest Hill
Leaves from 43-Deepdene Shopping Centre/Whitehorse Rd (Balwyn)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from tram station
    Start from tram station
    Balwyn
  • 2
    Tram - 109109
    Wait for tram
    109
    Box Hill
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    58-Box Hill Central/Whitehorse Rd (Box Hill)
    ID 19781
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Box Hill Bus Station/Station St (Box Hill)
    ID 19642
    300 m • 5 min
  • 5
    Bus - 765765
    Wait for bus
    765
    Mitcham
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Forest Hill Sc/Canterbury Rd (Forest Hill)
    ID 21199
    20 min
  • 7
    Walk to Forest Hill
    Walk to
    Forest Hill
    70 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus, train and tram

To get from Balwyn to Forest Hill in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one tram line, one train line and one bus line: take the 109 tram from 43-Deepdene Shopping Centre/Whitehorse Rd (Balwyn) station to 58-Box Hill Central/Whitehorse Rd (Box Hill) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BELGRAVE 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 47 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

47minA$5.30
Tram - 109
109
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Bus - 703
703
Walk to Forest Hill
Leaves from 43-Deepdene Shopping Centre/Whitehorse Rd (Balwyn)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from tram station
    Start from tram station
    Balwyn
  • 2
    Tram - 109109
    Wait for tram
    109
    Box Hill
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    58-Box Hill Central/Whitehorse Rd (Box Hill)
    ID 19781
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Box Hill
    150 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - BELGRAVEBELGRAVE
    Wait for train
    BELGRAVE
    Belgrave
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Blackburn
    5 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 Balwyn to Forest Hill

The distance between Balwyn, Melbourne and Forest Hill, Melbourne is approximately 13.25 km, which can typically be travelled in 40 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Balwyn to Forest Hill by bus 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 Balwyn

Balwyn is located at Balwyn, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is 43-Deepdene Shopping Centre/Whitehorse Rd (Balwyn).

Bus stations close to Balwyn:

  • Burke Rd/Cotham Rd (Kew)
  • Deepdene Ps/Burke Rd (Kew)
  • Heather Gr/Burke Rd (Kew)

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

By bus, train and tram

To get from Balwyn to Forest Hill in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one tram line, one train line and one bus line: take the 109 tram from 43-Deepdene Shopping Centre/Whitehorse Rd (Balwyn) station to 58-Box Hill Central/Whitehorse Rd (Box Hill) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BELGRAVE 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 47 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

47minA$5.30
Tram - 109
109
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Bus - 703
703
Walk to Forest Hill
Leaves from 43-Deepdene Shopping Centre/Whitehorse Rd (Balwyn)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from tram station
    Start from tram station
    Balwyn
  • 2
    Tram - 109109
    Wait for tram
    109
    Box Hill
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    58-Box Hill Central/Whitehorse Rd (Box Hill)
    ID 19781
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Box Hill
    150 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - BELGRAVEBELGRAVE
    Wait for train
    BELGRAVE
    Belgrave
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Blackburn
    5 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 Balwyn to Forest Hill?

    The fastest way takes 40 minutes, using Bus line 109, Bus line 765.

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

    The alternative route takes 47 minutes, using Bus line 109, Bus line BELGRAVE, Bus line 703.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one tram line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 40 min.

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

    The 109 tram line goes from Box Hill station near Balwyn to 58-Box Hill Central/Whitehorse Rd (Box Hill) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till 58-Box Hill Central/Whitehorse Rd (Box Hill) station near Forest Hill in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Balwyn and Forest Hill in Melbourne by tram and bus is about 40 min.

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

    Get on the 109 tram from the Box Hill station near Balwyn in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the tram at the 58-Box Hill Central/Whitehorse Rd (Box Hill) stop, which is closest to Forest Hill in Melbourne.

  • When is the first train from Balwyn to Forest Hill in Melbourne?

    The first train from Balwyn to Forest Hill in Melbourne is Lilydale - City (Flinders Street). It leaves the East Camberwell station at 00:29.

  • How much is the tram fare from Balwyn to Forest Hill?

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

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