How to get from Caroline Springs to Forest Hill by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Caroline Springs to Forest Hill in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT train from Caroline Springs station to Southern Cross station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BELGRAVE train and finally take the 765 bus from Mitcham Station/Calcutta St (Mitcham) station to Forest Hill Sc/Canterbury Rd (Forest Hill) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 53 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

113minA$5.30
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Bus - 765
765
Walk to Forest Hill
Leaves from Caroline Springs

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  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Caroline Springs
  • 2
    Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARATARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Wait for train
    ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    27 min
  • 4
    Train - BELGRAVEBELGRAVE
    Wait for train
    BELGRAVE
    Belgrave
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Mitcham
    43 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mitcham Station/Calcutta St (Mitcham)
    ID 378169
    10 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 765765
    Wait for bus
    765
    Box Hill
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Forest Hill Sc/Canterbury Rd (Forest Hill)
    ID 21199
    18 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 ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT, LILYDALE and 736

To get from Caroline Springs to Forest Hill in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT train from Caroline Springs station to Southern Cross 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 47 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

107minA$5.30
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Bus - 736
736
Walk to Forest Hill
Leaves from Caroline Springs

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  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Caroline Springs
  • 2
    Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARATARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Wait for train
    ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    27 min
  • 4
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    Lilydale
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Blackburn
    37 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 Caroline Springs to Forest Hill

The distance between Caroline Springs, Melbourne and Forest Hill, Melbourne is approximately 53.08 km, which can typically be travelled in 113 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Caroline Springs 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 Caroline Springs

Caroline Springs is located at Caroline Springs, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Caroline Springs Station/Christies Rd (Ravenhall).

Train stations close to Caroline Springs:

  • Deer Park

Bus stations close to Caroline Springs:

  • Caroline Springs Station/Christies Rd (Ravenhall)

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 ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT, LILYDALE and 736

To get from Caroline Springs to Forest Hill in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT train from Caroline Springs station to Southern Cross 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 47 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

107minA$5.30
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Bus - 736
736
Walk to Forest Hill
Leaves from Caroline Springs

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Caroline Springs
  • 2
    Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARATARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Wait for train
    ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    27 min
  • 4
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    Lilydale
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Blackburn
    37 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 Caroline Springs to Forest Hill?

    The fastest way takes 113 minutes, using Bus line ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT, Bus line BELGRAVE, Bus line 765.

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

    The alternative route takes 107 minutes, using Bus line ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT, Bus line LILYDALE, Bus line 736.

  • Is there a direct train between Caroline Springs 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 53 min.

  • Which train line goes from Caroline Springs to Forest Hill?

    The ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT train line goes from Melbourne station near Caroline Springs in Ravenhall 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 Caroline Springs to Forest Hill by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Caroline Springs in Ravenhall and Forest Hill in Melbourne by train and bus is about 1 hr 53 min.

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

    Get on the ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT train from the Melbourne station near Caroline Springs in Ravenhall.

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

    The ride from Caroline Springs to Forest Hill costs A$5.30.

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