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

By bus and train

To get from Clifton Hill to Forest Hill in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the MERNDA train from Clifton Hill station to Flinders Street 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 1 hr 13 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

73minA$5.30
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Bus - 765
765
Walk to Forest Hill
Leaves from Clifton Hill

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Clifton Hill
  • 2
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    12 min
  • 4
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    Lilydale
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Blackburn
    41 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
    7 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 246, BELGRAVE and 765

To get from Clifton Hill to Forest Hill in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 246 bus from Clifton Hill Station/Hoddle St (Clifton Hill) station to Swan St/Punt Rd (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 14 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

74minA$5.30
Bus - 246
246
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Bus - 765
765
Walk to Forest Hill
Leaves from Clifton Hill Station/Hoddle St (Clifton Hill)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Clifton Hill
  • 2
    Bus - 246246
    Wait for bus
    246
    Elsternwick
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Swan St/Punt Rd (Richmond)
    ID 1123
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Richmond
    190 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - BELGRAVEBELGRAVE
    Wait for train
    BELGRAVE
    Belgrave
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Blackburn
    28 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Blackburn Station/South Pde (Blackburn)
    ID 21008
    30 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 765765
    Wait for bus
    765
    Mitcham
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Forest Hill Sc/Canterbury Rd (Forest Hill)
    ID 21199
    7 min
  • 10
    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 Clifton Hill to Forest Hill

The distance between Clifton Hill, Melbourne and Forest Hill, Melbourne is approximately 29.65 km, which can typically be travelled in 73 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Clifton Hill 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 Clifton Hill

Clifton Hill is located at Clifton Hill, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Clifton Hill.

Train stations close to Clifton Hill:

  • Clifton Hill

Bus stations close to Clifton Hill:

  • Clifton Hill Station/Hoddle St (Clifton Hill)
  • Hoddle St/North Tce (Clifton Hill)
  • Clifton Hill Interchange/Queens Pde (Clifton Hill)

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 and train via 246, BELGRAVE and 765

To get from Clifton Hill to Forest Hill in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 246 bus from Clifton Hill Station/Hoddle St (Clifton Hill) station to Swan St/Punt Rd (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 14 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

74minA$5.30
Bus - 246
246
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Bus - 765
765
Walk to Forest Hill
Leaves from Clifton Hill Station/Hoddle St (Clifton Hill)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Clifton Hill
  • 2
    Bus - 246246
    Wait for bus
    246
    Elsternwick
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Swan St/Punt Rd (Richmond)
    ID 1123
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Richmond
    190 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - BELGRAVEBELGRAVE
    Wait for train
    BELGRAVE
    Belgrave
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Blackburn
    28 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Blackburn Station/South Pde (Blackburn)
    ID 21008
    30 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 765765
    Wait for bus
    765
    Mitcham
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Forest Hill Sc/Canterbury Rd (Forest Hill)
    ID 21199
    7 min
  • 10
    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 Clifton Hill to Forest Hill?

    The fastest way takes 73 minutes, using Bus line MERNDA, Bus line LILYDALE, Bus line 765.

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

    The alternative route takes 74 minutes, using Bus line 246, Bus line BELGRAVE, Bus line 765.

  • Is there a direct train between Clifton Hill 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 1 hr 13 min.

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

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

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

    The total travel time between Clifton Hill and Forest Hill in Melbourne by train and bus is about 1 hr 13 min.

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

    Get on the MERNDA train from the City (Flinders Street) station near Clifton Hill in Melbourne.

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

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

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

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

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