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

From Southbank to Forest Hill by bus and train

To get from Southbank to Forest Hill in Melbourne, take the LILYDALE train from Flinders Street station to Blackburn station. Next, 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 train stationTrain - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Bus - 765
765
Walk to Forest Hill
Leaves from Flinders Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Flinders Street
    480 m • 7 min
  • 2
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    Lilydale
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Blackburn
    41 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Blackburn Station/South Pde (Blackburn)
    ID 21008
    30 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 765765
    Wait for bus
    765
    Mitcham
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Forest Hill Sc/Canterbury Rd (Forest Hill)
    ID 21199
    7 min
  • 7
    Walk to Forest Hill
    Walk to
    Forest Hill
    70 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Southbank to Forest Hill by bus and train via BELGRAVE and 765

To get from Southbank to Forest Hill in Melbourne, take the BELGRAVE train from Flinders Street station to Blackburn station. Next, 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 15 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

75minA$5.30
Walk to train stationTrain - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Bus - 765
765
Walk to Forest Hill
Leaves from Flinders Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Flinders Street
    480 m • 7 min
  • 2
    Train - BELGRAVEBELGRAVE
    Wait for train
    BELGRAVE
    Belgrave
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Blackburn
    41 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Blackburn Station/South Pde (Blackburn)
    ID 21008
    30 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 765765
    Wait for bus
    765
    Mitcham
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Forest Hill Sc/Canterbury Rd (Forest Hill)
    ID 21199
    7 min
  • 7
    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 Southbank to Forest Hill

The distance between Southbank, Melbourne and Forest Hill, Melbourne is approximately 24.88 km, which can typically be travelled in 65 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Southbank 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 Southbank

Southbank is located at Southbank, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is 14-Arts Precinct/St Kilda Rd (Southbank).

Train stations close to Southbank:

  • Flinders Street

Bus stations close to Southbank:

  • Little Collins St/Queen St (Melbourne City)
  • Collins St/Queen St (Melbourne City)
  • Bourke St/Queen St (Melbourne City)

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)

Alternative route from Southbank to Forest Hill by bus and train via BELGRAVE and 765

To get from Southbank to Forest Hill in Melbourne, take the BELGRAVE train from Flinders Street station to Blackburn station. Next, 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 15 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

75minA$5.30
Walk to train stationTrain - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Bus - 765
765
Walk to Forest Hill
Leaves from Flinders Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Flinders Street
    480 m • 7 min
  • 2
    Train - BELGRAVEBELGRAVE
    Wait for train
    BELGRAVE
    Belgrave
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Blackburn
    41 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Blackburn Station/South Pde (Blackburn)
    ID 21008
    30 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 765765
    Wait for bus
    765
    Mitcham
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Forest Hill Sc/Canterbury Rd (Forest Hill)
    ID 21199
    7 min
  • 7
    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 Southbank to Forest Hill?

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

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

    The alternative route takes 75 minutes, using Bus line BELGRAVE, Bus line 765.

  • Is there a direct train between Southbank and Forest Hill in Melbourne?

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

  • Which train line goes from Southbank to Forest Hill in Melbourne?

    The LILYDALE train line goes from Flinders Street station near Southbank to Lilydale station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Lilydale station near Forest Hill in Melbourne

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

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

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

    Get on the LILYDALE train from the Flinders Street station near Southbank in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the train at the Lilydale stop, which is closest to Forest Hill in Melbourne.

  • When is the last train from Southbank to Forest Hill in Melbourne?

    The last train from Southbank to Forest Hill in Melbourne is the Belgrave - City (Flinders Street) line. It leaves the Flinders Street station at 18:56.

  • How much is the train fare from Southbank to Forest Hill?

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

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