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

By bus and train

To get from Cheltenham to Forest Hill in Melbourne, take the FRANKSTON train from Cheltenham station to Bentleigh station. Next, take the 703 bus from Bentleigh Station/Centre Rd (Bentleigh) station to Forest Hill Sc/Canterbury Rd (Forest Hill) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 18 min. The ride fare is A$3.30.

78minA$3.30
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Bus - 703
703
Walk to Forest Hill
Leaves from Cheltenham

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Cheltenham
  • 2
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bentleigh
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bentleigh Station/Centre Rd (Bentleigh)
    ID 20574
    40 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 703703
    Wait for bus
    703
    Blackburn
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Forest Hill Sc/Canterbury Rd (Forest Hill)
    ID 21200
    58 min
  • 7
    Walk to Forest Hill
    Walk to
    Forest Hill
    310 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus

To get from Cheltenham to Forest Hill in Melbourne, take the 822 bus from Charman Rd/Park Rd (Cheltenham) station to East Boundary Rd/Centre Rd (Bentleigh East) station. Next, take the 703 bus from East Boundary Rd/Centre Rd (Bentleigh East) station to Forest Hill Sc/Canterbury Rd (Forest Hill) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 36 min. The ride fare is A$3.30.

96minA$3.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 822
822
Bus - 703
703
Walk to Forest Hill
Leaves from Charman Rd/Park Rd (Cheltenham)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Charman Rd/Park Rd (Cheltenham)
    ID 45826
    150 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 822822
    Wait for bus
    822
    Chadstone Sc
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    East Boundary Rd/Centre Rd (Bentleigh East)
    ID 15961
    17 min
  • 4
    Bus - 703703
    Wait for bus
    703
    Blackburn
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Forest Hill Sc/Canterbury Rd (Forest Hill)
    ID 21200
    50 min
  • 6
    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 Cheltenham to Forest Hill

The distance between Cheltenham, Melbourne and Forest Hill, Melbourne is approximately 27.97 km, which can typically be travelled in 78 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Cheltenham 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 Cheltenham

Cheltenham is located at Cheltenham, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Cheltenham Railway Station/Charman Rd (Cheltenham).

Train stations close to Cheltenham:

  • Cheltenham
  • Southland
  • Highett

Bus stations close to Cheltenham:

  • Cheltenham Railway Station/Charman Rd (Cheltenham)
  • Cheltenham Railway Station/Station Rd (Cheltenham)
  • Cheltenham Park/Park Rd (Cheltenham)

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)

By bus

To get from Cheltenham to Forest Hill in Melbourne, take the 822 bus from Charman Rd/Park Rd (Cheltenham) station to East Boundary Rd/Centre Rd (Bentleigh East) station. Next, take the 703 bus from East Boundary Rd/Centre Rd (Bentleigh East) station to Forest Hill Sc/Canterbury Rd (Forest Hill) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 36 min. The ride fare is A$3.30.

96minA$3.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 822
822
Bus - 703
703
Walk to Forest Hill
Leaves from Charman Rd/Park Rd (Cheltenham)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Charman Rd/Park Rd (Cheltenham)
    ID 45826
    150 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 822822
    Wait for bus
    822
    Chadstone Sc
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    East Boundary Rd/Centre Rd (Bentleigh East)
    ID 15961
    17 min
  • 4
    Bus - 703703
    Wait for bus
    703
    Blackburn
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Forest Hill Sc/Canterbury Rd (Forest Hill)
    ID 21200
    50 min
  • 6
    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 Cheltenham to Forest Hill?

    The fastest way takes 78 minutes, using Bus line FRANKSTON, Bus line 703.

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

    The alternative route takes 96 minutes, using Bus line 822, Bus line 703.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 18 min.

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

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

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

    The total travel time between Cheltenham and Forest Hill in Melbourne by train and bus is about 1 hr 18 min.

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

    Get on the FRANKSTON train from the City (Flinders Street) station near Cheltenham in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the train at the Bentleigh stop, which is closest to Forest Hill in Melbourne.

  • How much is the train fare from Cheltenham to Forest Hill?

    The ride from Cheltenham to Forest Hill costs A$3.30.

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