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

By bus, train and tram

To get from South Melbourne to Forest Hill in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one tram line, one train line and one bus line: take the 109 tram from 126-Montague St/Light Rail (South Melbourne) station to 8-Spring St/Collins 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 13 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

73minA$5.30
Tram - 109
109
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Bus - 765
765
Walk to Forest Hill
Leaves from 126-Montague St/Light Rail (South Melbourne)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from tram station
    Start from tram station
    South Melbourne
  • 2
    Tram - 109109
    Wait for tram
    109
    Box Hill
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    8-Spring St/Collins St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17914
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Parliament
    90 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 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

By bus and train

To get from South Melbourne to Forest Hill in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 235 bus from Montague St/Normanby Rd (South Melbourne) station to Southern Cross Station/Spencer 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 10 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

70minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 235
235
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Bus - 765
765
Walk to Forest Hill
Leaves from Montague St/Normanby Rd (South Melbourne)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Montague St/Normanby Rd (South Melbourne)
    ID 40255
    230 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 235235
    Wait for bus
    235
    City (Queen Victoria Market)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Southern Cross Station/Spencer St (Melbourne City)
    ID 27744
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross
    170 m • 3 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 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 South Melbourne to Forest Hill

The distance between South Melbourne, Melbourne and Forest Hill, Melbourne is approximately 23.55 km, which can typically be travelled in 73 min. Moovit will show you the directions from South Melbourne 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 South Melbourne

South Melbourne is located at South Melbourne, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Raglan St/Crockford St (Port Melbourne).

Bus stations close to South Melbourne:

  • Raglan St/Crockford St (Port Melbourne)
  • Montague St/City Rd (South Melbourne)
  • Ingles St/Normanby Rd (Port Melbourne)

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 and train

To get from South Melbourne to Forest Hill in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 235 bus from Montague St/Normanby Rd (South Melbourne) station to Southern Cross Station/Spencer 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 10 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

70minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 235
235
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Bus - 765
765
Walk to Forest Hill
Leaves from Montague St/Normanby Rd (South Melbourne)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Montague St/Normanby Rd (South Melbourne)
    ID 40255
    230 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 235235
    Wait for bus
    235
    City (Queen Victoria Market)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Southern Cross Station/Spencer St (Melbourne City)
    ID 27744
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross
    170 m • 3 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 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 South Melbourne to Forest Hill?

    The fastest way takes 73 minutes, using Bus line 109, Bus line LILYDALE, Bus line 765.

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

    The alternative route takes 70 minutes, using Bus line 235, Bus line LILYDALE, Bus line 765.

  • Is there a direct tram between South Melbourne 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 13 min.

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

    The 109 tram line goes from Box Hill station near South Melbourne 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 South Melbourne to Forest Hill in Melbourne by tram, train and bus?

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

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

    Get on the 109 tram from the Box Hill station near South Melbourne in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the tram when travelling between South Melbourne 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.

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

    The first train from South Melbourne to Forest Hill in Melbourne is Belgrave - City (Flinders Street). It leaves the Southern Cross station at 00:35.

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

    The ride from South Melbourne to Forest Hill costs A$5.30.

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