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

By bus and train

To get from Malvern to Forest Hill in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the PAKENHAM train from Malvern station to Richmond 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 53 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

53minA$5.30
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Bus - 765
765
Walk to Forest Hill
Leaves from Malvern

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Malvern
  • 2
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Richmond
    8 min
  • 4
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    Lilydale
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Blackburn
    28 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 by bus and train via FRANKSTON, LILYDALE and 765

To get from Malvern to Forest Hill in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the FRANKSTON train from Malvern station to Richmond 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 59 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

59minA$5.30
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Bus - 765
765
Walk to Forest Hill
Leaves from Malvern

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Malvern
  • 2
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Richmond
    11 min
  • 4
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    Lilydale
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Blackburn
    28 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 Malvern to Forest Hill

The distance between Malvern, Melbourne and Forest Hill, Melbourne is approximately 24.15 km, which can typically be travelled in 53 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Malvern 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 Malvern

Malvern is located at Malvern, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is 52-Dandenong Rd/Glenferrie Rd (Malvern).

Bus stations close to Malvern:

  • Inkerman Rd/Kooyong Rd (Caulfield North)
  • Wheatland Rd/Tooronga Rd (Malvern)
  • Wanda Rd/Kooyong Rd (Caulfield North)

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 FRANKSTON, LILYDALE and 765

To get from Malvern to Forest Hill in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the FRANKSTON train from Malvern station to Richmond 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 59 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

59minA$5.30
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Bus - 765
765
Walk to Forest Hill
Leaves from Malvern

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Malvern
  • 2
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Richmond
    11 min
  • 4
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    Lilydale
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Blackburn
    28 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 Malvern to Forest Hill?

    The fastest way takes 53 minutes, using Bus line PAKENHAM, Bus line LILYDALE, Bus line 765.

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

    The alternative route takes 59 minutes, using Bus line FRANKSTON, Bus line LILYDALE, Bus line 765.

  • Is there a direct train between Malvern and Forest Hill?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 53 min.

  • Which train line goes from Malvern to Forest Hill?

    The PAKENHAM train line goes from City (Flinders Street) station near Malvern in Malvern to Richmond station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Richmond station near Forest Hill in Melbourne.

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

    The total travel time between Malvern in Malvern and Forest Hill in Melbourne by train and bus is about 53 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Malvern to get to Forest Hill?

    Get on the PAKENHAM train from the City (Flinders Street) station near Malvern in Malvern.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Malvern and Forest Hill?

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

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

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

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