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

By bus and train

To get from Tarneit 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 Tarneit 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 1 hr 28 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

88minA$5.30
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Bus - 765
765
Walk to Forest Hill
Leaves from Tarneit
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  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Tarneit
  • 2
    Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONGGEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
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    GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    30 min
  • 4
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    Lilydale
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Blackburn
    34 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 GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, BELGRAVE and 703

To get from Tarneit 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 Tarneit station to Southern Cross station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BELGRAVE train 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 42 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

102minA$5.30
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Bus - 703
703
Walk to Forest Hill
Leaves from Tarneit
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  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Tarneit
  • 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
    30 min
  • 4
    Train - BELGRAVEBELGRAVE
    Wait for train
    BELGRAVE
    Belgrave
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Blackburn
    33 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Blackburn Station/South Pde (Blackburn)
    ID 21010
    10 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 703703
    Wait for bus
    703
    Middle Brighton
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Forest Hill Sc/Canterbury Rd (Forest Hill)
    ID 21200
    9 min
  • 9
    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 Tarneit to Forest Hill
The distance between Tarneit, Melbourne and Forest Hill, Melbourne is approximately 50.78 km, which can typically be travelled in 88 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Tarneit 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 Tarneit

Tarneit is located at Tarneit, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Tarneit Station (Tarneit).

Bus stations close to Tarneit:

  • Tarneit Station (Tarneit)
  • Tarneit Railway Station (Tarneit)
  • Sunset Views Bvd/Leakes Rd (Truganina)
Public transport stations close to Forest Hill, Melbourne

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

Train stations close to Forest Hill:

  • Nunawading
  • Blackburn

Bus stations close to Forest Hill:

  • Pacific Way/Mahoneys Rd (Forest Hill)
  • Forest Hill Sc/Canterbury Rd (Forest Hill)
  • Paul Rd/Mahoneys Rd (Forest Hill)
Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, BELGRAVE and 703

To get from Tarneit 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 Tarneit station to Southern Cross station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BELGRAVE train 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 42 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

102minA$5.30
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Bus - 703
703
Walk to Forest Hill
Leaves from Tarneit
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Tarneit
  • 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
    30 min
  • 4
    Train - BELGRAVEBELGRAVE
    Wait for train
    BELGRAVE
    Belgrave
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Blackburn
    33 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Blackburn Station/South Pde (Blackburn)
    ID 21010
    10 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 703703
    Wait for bus
    703
    Middle Brighton
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Forest Hill Sc/Canterbury Rd (Forest Hill)
    ID 21200
    9 min
  • 9
    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 Tarneit to Forest Hill?

    The fastest way takes 88 minutes, using Bus line GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, Bus line LILYDALE, Bus line 765.

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

    The alternative route takes 102 minutes, using Bus line GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, Bus line BELGRAVE, Bus line 703.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 28 min.

  • Which train line goes from Tarneit to Forest Hill?

    The GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG train line goes from Melbourne station near Tarneit in Laverton North - Bal to Southern Cross station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Southern Cross station near Forest Hill in Melbourne.

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

    The total travel time between Tarneit in Laverton North - Bal and Forest Hill in Melbourne by train and bus is about 1 hr 28 min.

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

    Get on the GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG train from the Melbourne station near Tarneit in Laverton North - Bal.

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

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

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

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

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