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How to get from Oakleigh to Forest Hill by bus?

From Oakleigh to Forest Hill by bus

To get from Oakleigh to Forest Hill in Melbourne, take the 862 bus from Oakleigh Station/Portman St (Oakleigh) station to Monash University/Wellington Rd (Clayton) station. Next, take the 703 bus from Monash University/Wellington Rd (Clayton) station to Forest Hill Sc/Canterbury Rd (Forest Hill) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 55 min. The ride fare is A$3.30.

55minA$3.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 862
862
Bus - 703
703
Walk to Forest Hill
Leaves from Oakleigh Station/Portman St (Oakleigh)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Oakleigh Station/Portman St (Oakleigh)
    ID 19800
    60 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 862862
    Wait for bus
    862
    Dandenong
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Monash University/Wellington Rd (Clayton)
    ID 1497
    13 min
  • 4
    Bus - 703703
    Wait for bus
    703
    Blackburn
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Forest Hill Sc/Canterbury Rd (Forest Hill)
    ID 21200
    26 min
  • 6
    Walk to Forest Hill
    Walk to
    Forest Hill
    310 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Oakleigh to Forest Hill by bus via 693 and 703

To get from Oakleigh to Forest Hill in Melbourne, take the 693 bus from Oakleigh Station/Portman St (Oakleigh) station to Blackburn Rd/Ferntree Gully Rd (Glen Waverley) station. Next, take the 703 bus from Ferntree Gully Rd/Blackburn Rd (Mount Waverley) station to Forest Hill Sc/Canterbury Rd (Forest Hill) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 50 min. The ride fare is A$3.30.

50minA$3.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 693
693
Bus - 703
703
Walk to Forest Hill
Leaves from Oakleigh Station/Portman St (Oakleigh)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Oakleigh Station/Portman St (Oakleigh)
    ID 19800
    60 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 693693
    Wait for bus
    693
    Belgrave
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Blackburn Rd/Ferntree Gully Rd (Glen Waverley)
    ID 15020
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ferntree Gully Rd/Blackburn Rd (Mount Waverley)
    ID 17609
    160 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 703703
    Wait for bus
    703
    Blackburn
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Forest Hill Sc/Canterbury Rd (Forest Hill)
    ID 21200
    21 min
  • 7
    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 Oakleigh to Forest Hill

The distance between Oakleigh, Melbourne and Forest Hill, Melbourne is approximately 17.12 km, which can typically be travelled in 55 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Oakleigh to Forest Hill by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Oakleigh

Oakleigh is located at Oakleigh, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Oakleigh Station/Johnson St (Oakleigh).

Train stations close to Oakleigh:

  • Hughesdale
  • Holmesglen
  • Huntingdale

Bus stations close to Oakleigh:

  • Oakleigh Station/Johnson St (Oakleigh)
  • Oakleigh Station/Portman St (Oakleigh)
  • Warrigal Rd/Carlisle Cres (Hughesdale)

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 Oakleigh to Forest Hill by bus via 693 and 703

To get from Oakleigh to Forest Hill in Melbourne, take the 693 bus from Oakleigh Station/Portman St (Oakleigh) station to Blackburn Rd/Ferntree Gully Rd (Glen Waverley) station. Next, take the 703 bus from Ferntree Gully Rd/Blackburn Rd (Mount Waverley) station to Forest Hill Sc/Canterbury Rd (Forest Hill) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 50 min. The ride fare is A$3.30.

50minA$3.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 693
693
Bus - 703
703
Walk to Forest Hill
Leaves from Oakleigh Station/Portman St (Oakleigh)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Oakleigh Station/Portman St (Oakleigh)
    ID 19800
    60 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 693693
    Wait for bus
    693
    Belgrave
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Blackburn Rd/Ferntree Gully Rd (Glen Waverley)
    ID 15020
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ferntree Gully Rd/Blackburn Rd (Mount Waverley)
    ID 17609
    160 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 703703
    Wait for bus
    703
    Blackburn
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Forest Hill Sc/Canterbury Rd (Forest Hill)
    ID 21200
    21 min
  • 7
    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 Oakleigh to Forest Hill?

    The fastest way takes 55 minutes, using Bus line 862, Bus line 703.

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

    The alternative route takes 50 minutes, using Bus line 693, Bus line 703.

  • Is there a direct bus between Oakleigh and Forest Hill?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 55 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Oakleigh to Forest Hill?

    The 862 bus line goes from Oakleigh Station/Portman St (Oakleigh) station near Oakleigh in Oakleigh to Dandenong station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Dandenong station near Forest Hill in Melbourne.

  • How long does it take to travel from Oakleigh to Forest Hill by bus?

    The total travel time between Oakleigh in Oakleigh and Forest Hill in Melbourne by bus is about 55 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Oakleigh to get to Forest Hill?

    Get on the 862 bus from the Oakleigh Station/Portman St (Oakleigh) stop near Oakleigh in Oakleigh.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Oakleigh and Forest Hill?

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

  • How much is the bus fare from Oakleigh to Forest Hill?

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

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