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

By bus and train

To get from Essendon to Forest Hill in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Essendon 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 21 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

81minA$5.30
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Bus - 703
703
Walk to Forest Hill
Leaves from Essendon

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Essendon
  • 2
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Parliament
    18 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 CRAIGIEBURN, BELGRAVE and 703

To get from Essendon to Forest Hill in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Essendon station to Parliament 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 21 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

81minA$5.30
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Bus - 703
703
Walk to Forest Hill
Leaves from Essendon

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Essendon
  • 2
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Parliament
    18 min
  • 4
    Train - BELGRAVEBELGRAVE
    Wait for train
    BELGRAVE
    Belgrave
  • 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
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Public transport directions from Essendon to Forest Hill

The distance between Essendon, Melbourne and Forest Hill, Melbourne is approximately 30.59 km, which can typically be travelled in 81 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Essendon 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 Essendon

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

Bus stations close to Essendon:

  • Essendon Station/Russell St (Essendon)
  • Essendon Station/Mt Alexander Rd (Essendon)
  • Lorraine St/Buckley St (Essendon)

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 CRAIGIEBURN, BELGRAVE and 703

To get from Essendon to Forest Hill in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Essendon station to Parliament 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 21 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

81minA$5.30
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Bus - 703
703
Walk to Forest Hill
Leaves from Essendon

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Essendon
  • 2
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Parliament
    18 min
  • 4
    Train - BELGRAVEBELGRAVE
    Wait for train
    BELGRAVE
    Belgrave
  • 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

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 81 minutes, using Bus line CRAIGIEBURN, Bus line LILYDALE, Bus line 703.

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

    The alternative route takes 81 minutes, using Bus line CRAIGIEBURN, Bus line BELGRAVE, Bus line 703.

  • Is there a direct train between Essendon 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 21 min.

  • Which train line goes from Essendon to Forest Hill?

    The CRAIGIEBURN train line goes from City (Flinders Street) station near Essendon in Essendon 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 Essendon to Forest Hill by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Essendon in Essendon and Forest Hill in Melbourne by train and bus is about 1 hr 21 min.

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

    Get on the CRAIGIEBURN train from the City (Flinders Street) station near Essendon in Essendon.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Essendon 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 Essendon to Forest Hill?

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

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