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

By bus and train

To get from Watsonia to Forest Hill in Melbourne, take the HURSTBRIDGE train from Watsonia station to Eltham station. Next, take the 902 bus from Eltham Station/Main Rd (Eltham) station to Canterbury Rd/Springvale Rd (Forest Hill) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 27 min. The ride fare is A$3.30.

87minA$3.30
Train - HURSTBRIDGE
HURSTBRIDGE
Bus - 902
902
Walk to Forest Hill
Leaves from Watsonia

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Watsonia
  • 2
    Train - HURSTBRIDGEHURSTBRIDGE
    Wait for train
    HURSTBRIDGE
    Hurstbridge
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Eltham
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Eltham Station/Main Rd (Eltham)
    ID 42635
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 902902
    Wait for bus
    902
    Chelsea
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Canterbury Rd/Springvale Rd (Forest Hill)
    ID 12947
    42 min
  • 7
    Walk to Forest Hill
    Walk to
    Forest Hill
    860 m • 11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via HURSTBRIDGE, 901 and 703

To get from Watsonia to Forest Hill in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the HURSTBRIDGE train from Watsonia station to Greensborough station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 901 bus 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 18 min. The ride fare is A$3.30.

78minA$3.30
Train - HURSTBRIDGE
HURSTBRIDGE
Bus - 901
901
Bus - 703
703
Walk to Forest Hill
Leaves from Watsonia

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Watsonia
  • 2
    Train - HURSTBRIDGEHURSTBRIDGE
    Wait for train
    HURSTBRIDGE
    Hurstbridge
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Greensborough
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Greensborough Station/Para Rd (Greensborough)
    ID 186
    90 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 901901
    Wait for bus
    901
    Frankston
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Blackburn Station/Railway Rd (Blackburn)
    ID 5261
    35 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Blackburn Station/South Pde (Blackburn)
    ID 21010
    150 m • 3 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 Watsonia to Forest Hill

The distance between Watsonia, Melbourne and Forest Hill, Melbourne is approximately 27.55 km, which can typically be travelled in 87 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Watsonia 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 Watsonia

Watsonia is located at Watsonia, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Watsonia Railway Station/Greensborough Hwy (Watsonia).

Train stations close to Watsonia:

  • Greensborough
  • Macleod

Bus stations close to Watsonia:

  • Watsonia Railway Station/Greensborough Hwy (Watsonia)
  • Watsonia Railway Station/Grace St (Watsonia)
  • Watsonia Railway Station/Morwell Ave (Watsonia)

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 and train via HURSTBRIDGE, 901 and 703

To get from Watsonia to Forest Hill in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the HURSTBRIDGE train from Watsonia station to Greensborough station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 901 bus 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 18 min. The ride fare is A$3.30.

78minA$3.30
Train - HURSTBRIDGE
HURSTBRIDGE
Bus - 901
901
Bus - 703
703
Walk to Forest Hill
Leaves from Watsonia

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Watsonia
  • 2
    Train - HURSTBRIDGEHURSTBRIDGE
    Wait for train
    HURSTBRIDGE
    Hurstbridge
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Greensborough
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Greensborough Station/Para Rd (Greensborough)
    ID 186
    90 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 901901
    Wait for bus
    901
    Frankston
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Blackburn Station/Railway Rd (Blackburn)
    ID 5261
    35 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Blackburn Station/South Pde (Blackburn)
    ID 21010
    150 m • 3 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 Watsonia to Forest Hill?

    The fastest way takes 87 minutes, using Bus line HURSTBRIDGE, Bus line 902.

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

    The alternative route takes 78 minutes, using Bus line HURSTBRIDGE, Bus line 901, Bus line 703.

  • Is there a direct train between Watsonia 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 27 min.

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

    The HURSTBRIDGE train line goes from Hurstbridge station near Watsonia to Eltham station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Eltham station near Forest Hill in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Watsonia and Forest Hill in Melbourne by train and bus is about 1 hr 27 min.

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

    Get on the HURSTBRIDGE train from the Hurstbridge station near Watsonia in Melbourne.

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

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

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

    The ride from Watsonia to Forest Hill costs A$3.30.

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