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

By bus and train

To get from Watergardens to Forest Hill in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SUNBURY train from Watergardens station to Parliament station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LILYDALE 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 33 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

93minA$5.30
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Bus - 703
703
Walk to Forest Hill
Leaves from Watergardens

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Watergardens
  • 2
    Train - SUNBURYSUNBURY
    Wait for train
    SUNBURY
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Parliament
    35 min
  • 4
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    Lilydale
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Blackburn
    31 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
    7 min
  • 9
    Walk to Forest Hill
    Walk to
    Forest Hill
    310 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via SUNBURY, LILYDALE and 736

To get from Watergardens to Forest Hill in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SUNBURY train from Watergardens station to Parliament station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LILYDALE train and finally take the 736 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 41 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

101minA$5.30
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Bus - 736
736
Walk to Forest Hill
Leaves from Watergardens

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Watergardens
  • 2
    Train - SUNBURYSUNBURY
    Wait for train
    SUNBURY
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Parliament
    35 min
  • 4
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    Lilydale
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Blackburn
    30 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Blackburn Station/South Pde (Blackburn)
    ID 21009
    60 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 736736
    Wait for bus
    736
    Mitcham
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Forest Hill Sc/Canterbury Rd (Forest Hill)
    ID 21200
    8 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 Watergardens to Forest Hill

The distance between Watergardens, Melbourne and Forest Hill, Melbourne is approximately 45.81 km, which can typically be travelled in 93 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Watergardens 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 Watergardens

Watergardens is located at Watergardens, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Booth Way/Bond Dr (Taylors Lakes).

Train stations close to Watergardens:

  • Keilor Plains

Bus stations close to Watergardens:

  • Booth Way/Bond Dr (Taylors Lakes)
  • Kings Rd/Melton Hwy (Taylors Lakes)
  • Mccubbin Dr/Melton Hwy (Taylors Lakes)

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 SUNBURY, LILYDALE and 736

To get from Watergardens to Forest Hill in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SUNBURY train from Watergardens station to Parliament station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LILYDALE train and finally take the 736 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 41 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

101minA$5.30
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Bus - 736
736
Walk to Forest Hill
Leaves from Watergardens

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Watergardens
  • 2
    Train - SUNBURYSUNBURY
    Wait for train
    SUNBURY
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Parliament
    35 min
  • 4
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    Lilydale
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Blackburn
    30 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Blackburn Station/South Pde (Blackburn)
    ID 21009
    60 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 736736
    Wait for bus
    736
    Mitcham
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Forest Hill Sc/Canterbury Rd (Forest Hill)
    ID 21200
    8 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 Watergardens to Forest Hill?

    The fastest way takes 93 minutes, using Bus line SUNBURY, Bus line LILYDALE, Bus line 703.

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

    The alternative route takes 101 minutes, using Bus line SUNBURY, Bus line LILYDALE, Bus line 736.

  • Is there a direct train between Watergardens 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 33 min.

  • Which train line goes from Watergardens to Forest Hill?

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

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

    The total travel time between Watergardens in Sydenham and Forest Hill in Melbourne by train and bus is about 1 hr 33 min.

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

    Get on the SUNBURY train from the City (Flinders Street) station near Watergardens in Sydenham.

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

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

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

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

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