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

By bus and train

To get from Prahran to Forest Hill in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the FRANKSTON train from Toorak 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 - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Bus - 765
765
Walk to Forest Hill
Leaves from Toorak

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Toorak
    1.21 km • 16 min
  • 2
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Richmond
    7 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

By bus, train and tram

To get from Prahran to Forest Hill in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one tram line, one train line and one bus line: take the 5 tram from 38-Orrong Rd/Dandenong Rd (Armadale) station to 13-Federation Square/Swanston 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 36 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

96minA$5.30
Walk to tram stationTram - 5
5
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Bus - 703
703
Walk to Forest Hill
Leaves from 38-Orrong Rd/Dandenong Rd (Armadale)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    38-Orrong Rd/Dandenong Rd (Armadale)
    ID 18443
    80 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Tram - 55
    Wait for tram
    5
    Melbourne University
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City)
    ID 19685
    23 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Flinders Street
    90 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    Lilydale
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Blackburn
    41 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
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Public transport directions from Prahran to Forest Hill

The distance between Prahran, Melbourne and Forest Hill, Melbourne is approximately 23.18 km, which can typically be travelled in 73 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Prahran 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 Prahran

Prahran is located at Prahran, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Barnato Gr/Orrong Rd (Armadale).

Bus stations close to Prahran:

  • Barnato Gr/Orrong Rd (Armadale)
  • Dandenong Rd/Orrong Rd (Armadale)
  • Alma Rd/Orrong Rd (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

By bus, train and tram

To get from Prahran to Forest Hill in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one tram line, one train line and one bus line: take the 5 tram from 38-Orrong Rd/Dandenong Rd (Armadale) station to 13-Federation Square/Swanston 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 36 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

96minA$5.30
Walk to tram stationTram - 5
5
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Bus - 703
703
Walk to Forest Hill
Leaves from 38-Orrong Rd/Dandenong Rd (Armadale)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    38-Orrong Rd/Dandenong Rd (Armadale)
    ID 18443
    80 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Tram - 55
    Wait for tram
    5
    Melbourne University
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City)
    ID 19685
    23 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Flinders Street
    90 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    Lilydale
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Blackburn
    41 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

Questions & Answers

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

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

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

    The alternative route takes 96 minutes, using Bus line 5, Bus line LILYDALE, Bus line 703.

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

    The FRANKSTON train line goes from Toorak station near Prahran 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 Prahran to Forest Hill in Melbourne by train and bus?

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

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

    Get on the FRANKSTON train from the Toorak station near Prahran in Melbourne.

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

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

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