How to get from South Geelong to Forest Hill by bus and train?

From South Geelong to Forest Hill by bus and train

To get from South Geelong to Forest Hill in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG train from Geelong station to Southern Cross 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 2 hr 56 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

176minA$13.84
Walk to train stationTrain - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Bus - 765
765
Walk to Forest Hill
Leaves from Geelong

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Geelong
    1.99 km • 26 min
  • 2
    Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONGGEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Wait for train
    GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    66 min
  • 4
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    Lilydale
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Blackburn
    38 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

Alternative route from South Geelong to Forest Hill by bus and train via GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, BELGRAVE and 765

To get from South Geelong to Forest Hill in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG train from Geelong station to Southern Cross station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BELGRAVE 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 2 hr 56 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

176minA$13.84
Walk to train stationTrain - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Bus - 765
765
Walk to Forest Hill
Leaves from Geelong

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Geelong
    1.99 km • 26 min
  • 2
    Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONGGEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Wait for train
    GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    66 min
  • 4
    Train - BELGRAVEBELGRAVE
    Wait for train
    BELGRAVE
    Belgrave
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Blackburn
    38 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
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Public transport directions from South Geelong to Forest Hill

The distance between South Geelong, Melbourne and Forest Hill, Melbourne is approximately 105.22 km, which can typically be travelled in 176 min. Moovit will show you the directions from South Geelong 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 South Geelong

South Geelong is located at South Geelong, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Kardinia Park & Ride/Moorabool St (South Geelong).

Train stations close to South Geelong:

  • North Geelong
  • South Geelong
  • Marshall

Bus stations close to South Geelong:

  • Kardinia Park & Ride/Moorabool St (South Geelong)
  • Balliang St/Moorabool St (South Geelong)
  • Lonsdale St/Moorabool St (South Geelong)

Public transport stations close to Forest Hill, Melbourne

Forest Hill is located at Forest Hill, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Paul Rd/Mahoneys Rd (Forest Hill).

Train stations close to Forest Hill:

  • Nunawading
  • Blackburn

Bus stations close to Forest Hill:

  • Paul Rd/Mahoneys Rd (Forest Hill)
  • Lagoona Ct/Canterbury Rd (Blackburn)
  • Lake Rd/Florence St (Blackburn)

Related Routes

Alternative route from South Geelong to Forest Hill by bus and train via GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, BELGRAVE and 765

To get from South Geelong to Forest Hill in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG train from Geelong station to Southern Cross station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BELGRAVE 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 2 hr 56 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

176minA$13.84
Walk to train stationTrain - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Bus - 765
765
Walk to Forest Hill
Leaves from Geelong

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Geelong
    1.99 km • 26 min
  • 2
    Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONGGEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Wait for train
    GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    66 min
  • 4
    Train - BELGRAVEBELGRAVE
    Wait for train
    BELGRAVE
    Belgrave
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Blackburn
    38 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

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 176 minutes, using Bus line GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, Bus line LILYDALE, Bus line 765.

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

    The alternative route takes 176 minutes, using Bus line GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, Bus line BELGRAVE, Bus line 765.

  • Is there a direct train between South Geelong 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 2 hr 56 min.

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

    The GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG train line goes from Geelong station near South Geelong to Melbourne station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Melbourne station near Forest Hill in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between South Geelong and Forest Hill in Melbourne by train and bus is about 2 hr 56 min.

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

    Get on the GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG train from the Geelong station near South Geelong in Melbourne.

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

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

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

    The ride from South Geelong to Forest Hill costs A$13.84.