How to get from Melbourne Airport to Forest Hill by bus and train?

From Melbourne Airport to Forest Hill by bus and train

To get from Melbourne Airport to Forest Hill in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS bus from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr (Melbourne Airport) station to Skybus Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LILYDALE 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 1 hr 34 min. The ride fare is A$25.05.

94minA$25.05
Walk to bus stationBus - MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Bus - 703
703
Walk to Forest Hill
Leaves from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr (Melbourne Airport)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr (Melbourne Airport)
    ID 45511
    30 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESSMELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
    Wait for bus
    MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
    City
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Skybus Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City)
    ID 23175
    23 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross
    130 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    Lilydale
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Blackburn
    38 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

Alternative route from Melbourne Airport to Forest Hill by bus and train via MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS, LILYDALE and 736

To get from Melbourne Airport to Forest Hill in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS bus from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr (Melbourne Airport) station to Skybus Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LILYDALE train and finally take the 736 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 33 min. The ride fare is A$25.05.

93minA$25.05
Walk to bus stationBus - MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Bus - 736
736
Walk to Forest Hill
Leaves from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr (Melbourne Airport)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr (Melbourne Airport)
    ID 45511
    30 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESSMELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
    Wait for bus
    MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
    City
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Skybus Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City)
    ID 23175
    23 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross
    130 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    Lilydale
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Blackburn
    37 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Blackburn Station/South Pde (Blackburn)
    ID 21009
    60 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 736736
    Wait for bus
    736
    Mitcham
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Forest Hill Sc/Canterbury Rd (Forest Hill)
    ID 21200
    8 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 Melbourne Airport to Forest Hill

The distance between Melbourne Airport, Melbourne and Forest Hill, Melbourne is approximately 46 km, which can typically be travelled in 94 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Melbourne Airport 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 Melbourne Airport

Melbourne Airport is located at Melbourne Airport, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd (Melbourne Airport).

Bus stations close to Melbourne Airport:

  • Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd (Melbourne Airport)
  • Melbourne Airport T4 Skybus/Service Rd (Melbourne Airport)
  • Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr (Melbourne Airport)

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 from Melbourne Airport to Forest Hill by bus and train via MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS, LILYDALE and 736

To get from Melbourne Airport to Forest Hill in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS bus from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr (Melbourne Airport) station to Skybus Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LILYDALE train and finally take the 736 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 33 min. The ride fare is A$25.05.

93minA$25.05
Walk to bus stationBus - MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Bus - 736
736
Walk to Forest Hill
Leaves from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr (Melbourne Airport)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr (Melbourne Airport)
    ID 45511
    30 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESSMELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
    Wait for bus
    MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
    City
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Skybus Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City)
    ID 23175
    23 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross
    130 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    Lilydale
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Blackburn
    37 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Blackburn Station/South Pde (Blackburn)
    ID 21009
    60 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 736736
    Wait for bus
    736
    Mitcham
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Forest Hill Sc/Canterbury Rd (Forest Hill)
    ID 21200
    8 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 Melbourne Airport to Forest Hill?

    The fastest way takes 94 minutes, using Bus line MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS, Bus line LILYDALE, Bus line 703.

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

    The alternative route takes 93 minutes, using Bus line MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS, Bus line LILYDALE, Bus line 736.

  • Is there a direct bus between Melbourne Airport and Forest Hill in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 34 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Melbourne Airport to Forest Hill in Melbourne?

    The MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS bus line goes from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr (Melbourne Airport) station near Melbourne Airport to City station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till City station near Forest Hill in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Melbourne Airport and Forest Hill in Melbourne by bus and train is about 1 hr 34 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Melbourne Airport to get to Forest Hill in Melbourne?

    Get on the MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS bus from the Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr (Melbourne Airport) stop near Melbourne Airport in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the bus at the City stop, which is closest to Forest Hill in Melbourne.

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

    The ride from Melbourne Airport to Forest Hill costs A$25.05.

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