How to get from Parkville to Forest Hill by bus, train and tram?

From Parkville to Forest Hill by bus, train and tram

To get from Parkville to Forest Hill in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one tram line, one train line and one bus line: take the 3-3A tram from 1-Melbourne University/Swanston St (Carlton) station to 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) 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 5 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

65minA$5.30
Walk to tram stationTram - 3-3A
3-3A
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Bus - 765
765
Walk to Forest Hill
Leaves from 1-Melbourne University/Swanston St (Carlton)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    1-Melbourne University/Swanston St (Carlton)
    ID 19489
    60 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Tram - 3-3A3-3A
    Wait for tram
    3-3A
    East Malvern
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City)
    ID 19495
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Melbourne Central
    110 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    Lilydale
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Blackburn
    34 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

Alternative route from Parkville to Forest Hill by bus, train and tram via 1, LILYDALE and 765

To get from Parkville to Forest Hill in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one tram line, one train line and one bus line: take the 1 tram from 1-Melbourne University/Swanston St (Carlton) station to 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) 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 7 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

67minA$5.30
Walk to tram stationTram - 1
1
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Bus - 765
765
Walk to Forest Hill
Leaves from 1-Melbourne University/Swanston St (Carlton)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    1-Melbourne University/Swanston St (Carlton)
    ID 19489
    60 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Tram - 11
    Wait for tram
    1
    South Melbourne Beach
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City)
    ID 19495
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Melbourne Central
    110 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    Lilydale
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Blackburn
    34 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 Parkville to Forest Hill

The distance between Parkville, Melbourne and Forest Hill, Melbourne is approximately 22.56 km, which can typically be travelled in 65 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Parkville to Forest Hill by bus, train 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 Parkville

Parkville is located at Parkville, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Lygon St/Grattan St (Carlton).

Bus stations close to Parkville:

  • Lygon St/Grattan St (Carlton)
  • Cardigan St/Grattan St (Carlton)
  • Argyle Square/Lygon St (Carlton)

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 Parkville to Forest Hill by bus, train and tram via 1, LILYDALE and 765

To get from Parkville to Forest Hill in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one tram line, one train line and one bus line: take the 1 tram from 1-Melbourne University/Swanston St (Carlton) station to 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) 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 7 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

67minA$5.30
Walk to tram stationTram - 1
1
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Bus - 765
765
Walk to Forest Hill
Leaves from 1-Melbourne University/Swanston St (Carlton)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    1-Melbourne University/Swanston St (Carlton)
    ID 19489
    60 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Tram - 11
    Wait for tram
    1
    South Melbourne Beach
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City)
    ID 19495
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Melbourne Central
    110 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    Lilydale
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Blackburn
    34 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 Parkville to Forest Hill?

    The fastest way takes 65 minutes, using Bus line 3-3A, Bus line LILYDALE, Bus line 765.

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

    The alternative route takes 67 minutes, using Bus line 1, Bus line LILYDALE, Bus line 765.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one tram line, one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 5 min.

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

    The 3-3A tram line goes from 1-Melbourne University/Swanston St (Carlton) station near Parkville to East Malvern station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till East Malvern station near Forest Hill in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Parkville and Forest Hill in Melbourne by tram, train and bus is about 1 hr 5 min.

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

    Get on the 3-3A tram from the 1-Melbourne University/Swanston St (Carlton) station near Parkville in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the tram at the East Malvern stop, which is closest to Forest Hill in Melbourne.

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

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

  • How much is the total tram, train and bus fare from Parkville to Forest Hill?

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

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