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

By bus, train and tram

To get from Preston to Forest Hill in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one tram line, one train line and one bus line: take the 11 tram from 42-Cramer St/Gilbert Rd (Preston) station to 8-Spring St/Collins 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 33 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

93minA$5.30
Tram - 11
11
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Bus - 703
703
Walk to Forest Hill
Leaves from 42-Cramer St/Gilbert Rd (Preston)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from tram station
    Start from tram station
    Preston
  • 2
    Tram - 1111
    Wait for tram
    11
    Victoria Harbour Docklands
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    8-Spring St/Collins St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17898
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Parliament
    130 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    Lilydale
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Blackburn
    31 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 by bus, train and tram via 11, BELGRAVE and 703

To get from Preston to Forest Hill in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one tram line, one train line and one bus line: take the 11 tram from 42-Cramer St/Gilbert Rd (Preston) station to 8-Spring St/Collins St (Melbourne City) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BELGRAVE 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 33 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

93minA$5.30
Tram - 11
11
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Bus - 703
703
Walk to Forest Hill
Leaves from 42-Cramer St/Gilbert Rd (Preston)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from tram station
    Start from tram station
    Preston
  • 2
    Tram - 1111
    Wait for tram
    11
    Victoria Harbour Docklands
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    8-Spring St/Collins St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17898
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Parliament
    130 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - BELGRAVEBELGRAVE
    Wait for train
    BELGRAVE
    Belgrave
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Blackburn
    31 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 Preston to Forest Hill

The distance between Preston, Melbourne and Forest Hill, Melbourne is approximately 30.33 km, which can typically be travelled in 93 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Preston 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 Preston

Preston is located at Preston, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is 42-Cramer St/Gilbert Rd (Preston).

Bus stations close to Preston:

  • Gilbert Rd/Murray Rd (Preston)
  • Mcdonald St/Murray Rd (Preston)
  • Charles St/Murray Rd (Preston)

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, train and tram via 11, BELGRAVE and 703

To get from Preston to Forest Hill in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one tram line, one train line and one bus line: take the 11 tram from 42-Cramer St/Gilbert Rd (Preston) station to 8-Spring St/Collins St (Melbourne City) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BELGRAVE 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 33 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

93minA$5.30
Tram - 11
11
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Bus - 703
703
Walk to Forest Hill
Leaves from 42-Cramer St/Gilbert Rd (Preston)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from tram station
    Start from tram station
    Preston
  • 2
    Tram - 1111
    Wait for tram
    11
    Victoria Harbour Docklands
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    8-Spring St/Collins St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17898
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Parliament
    130 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - BELGRAVEBELGRAVE
    Wait for train
    BELGRAVE
    Belgrave
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Blackburn
    31 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 Preston to Forest Hill?

    The fastest way takes 93 minutes, using Bus line 11, Bus line LILYDALE, Bus line 703.

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

    The alternative route takes 93 minutes, using Bus line 11, Bus line BELGRAVE, Bus line 703.

  • Is there a direct tram between Preston 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 33 min.

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

    The 11 tram line goes from Victoria Harbour Docklands station near Preston to 8-Spring St/Collins St (Melbourne City) station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till 8-Spring St/Collins St (Melbourne City) station near Forest Hill in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Preston and Forest Hill in Melbourne by tram, train and bus is about 1 hr 33 min.

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

    Get on the 11 tram from the Victoria Harbour Docklands station near Preston in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the tram at the 8-Spring St/Collins St (Melbourne City) stop, which is closest to Forest Hill in Melbourne.

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

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

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