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

By bus and train

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

73minA$5.30
Walk to train stationTrain - SANDRINGHAM
SANDRINGHAM
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Bus - 765
765
Walk to Forest Hill
Leaves from Ripponlea

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ripponlea
    400 m • 6 min
  • 2
    Train - SANDRINGHAMSANDRINGHAM
    Wait for train
    SANDRINGHAM
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Richmond
    11 min
  • 4
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    Lilydale
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Blackburn
    28 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 SANDRINGHAM, BELGRAVE and 765

To get from Elwood to Forest Hill in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SANDRINGHAM train from Ripponlea 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 13 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

73minA$5.30
Walk to train stationTrain - SANDRINGHAM
SANDRINGHAM
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Bus - 765
765
Walk to Forest Hill
Leaves from Ripponlea

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ripponlea
    400 m • 6 min
  • 2
    Train - SANDRINGHAMSANDRINGHAM
    Wait for train
    SANDRINGHAM
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Richmond
    11 min
  • 4
    Train - BELGRAVEBELGRAVE
    Wait for train
    BELGRAVE
    Belgrave
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Blackburn
    28 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
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Public transport directions from Elwood to Forest Hill

The distance between Elwood, Melbourne and Forest Hill, Melbourne is approximately 24.29 km, which can typically be travelled in 73 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Elwood 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 Elwood

Elwood is located at Elwood, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Ripponlea Railway Station/Glen Eira Rd (Ripponlea).

Bus stations close to Elwood:

  • Ripponlea Railway Station/Glen Eira Rd (Ripponlea)
  • Hotham St/Glen Eira Rd (St Kilda East)
  • Glen Eira Rd/Hotham St (St Kilda East)

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 SANDRINGHAM, BELGRAVE and 765

To get from Elwood to Forest Hill in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SANDRINGHAM train from Ripponlea 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 13 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

73minA$5.30
Walk to train stationTrain - SANDRINGHAM
SANDRINGHAM
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Bus - 765
765
Walk to Forest Hill
Leaves from Ripponlea

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ripponlea
    400 m • 6 min
  • 2
    Train - SANDRINGHAMSANDRINGHAM
    Wait for train
    SANDRINGHAM
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Richmond
    11 min
  • 4
    Train - BELGRAVEBELGRAVE
    Wait for train
    BELGRAVE
    Belgrave
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Blackburn
    28 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

Questions & Answers

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

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

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

    The alternative route takes 73 minutes, using Bus line SANDRINGHAM, Bus line BELGRAVE, Bus line 765.

  • Is there a direct train between Elwood 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 Elwood to Forest Hill in Melbourne?

    The SANDRINGHAM train line goes from Ripponlea station near Elwood 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 Elwood to Forest Hill in Melbourne by train and bus?

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

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

    Get on the SANDRINGHAM train from the Ripponlea station near Elwood in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Elwood 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 Elwood to Forest Hill?

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

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