How to get from 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Forest Hill by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Forest Hill in Melbourne, take the LILYDALE train from Melbourne Central station to Blackburn station. Next, 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 55 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

55minA$5.30
Walk to train stationTrain - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Bus - 765
765
Walk to Forest Hill
Leaves from Melbourne Central

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Melbourne Central
    110 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    Lilydale
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Blackburn
    34 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Blackburn Station/South Pde (Blackburn)
    ID 21008
    30 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 765765
    Wait for bus
    765
    Mitcham
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Forest Hill Sc/Canterbury Rd (Forest Hill)
    ID 21199
    7 min
  • 7
    Walk to Forest Hill
    Walk to
    Forest Hill
    70 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via BELGRAVE and 765

To get from 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Forest Hill in Melbourne, take the BELGRAVE train from Melbourne Central station to Blackburn station. Next, 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 5 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

65minA$5.30
Walk to train stationTrain - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Bus - 765
765
Walk to Forest Hill
Leaves from Melbourne Central

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Melbourne Central
    110 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Train - BELGRAVEBELGRAVE
    Wait for train
    BELGRAVE
    Belgrave
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Blackburn
    34 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Blackburn Station/South Pde (Blackburn)
    ID 21008
    30 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 765765
    Wait for bus
    765
    Mitcham
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Forest Hill Sc/Canterbury Rd (Forest Hill)
    ID 21199
    7 min
  • 7
    Walk to Forest Hill
    Walk to
    Forest Hill
    70 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Forest Hill

The distance between 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City), Melbourne and Forest Hill, Melbourne is approximately 21.23 km, which can typically be travelled in 55 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) 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 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City)

8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) is located at 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City), Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is 6-Swanston St/La Trobe St (Melbourne City).

Train stations close to 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City):

  • Melbourne Central

Bus stations close to 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City):

  • La Trobe St/Queen St (Melbourne City)
  • Exhibition St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City)
  • Little Lonsdale St/Queen St (Melbourne City)

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 BELGRAVE and 765

To get from 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Forest Hill in Melbourne, take the BELGRAVE train from Melbourne Central station to Blackburn station. Next, 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 5 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

65minA$5.30
Walk to train stationTrain - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Bus - 765
765
Walk to Forest Hill
Leaves from Melbourne Central

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Melbourne Central
    110 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Train - BELGRAVEBELGRAVE
    Wait for train
    BELGRAVE
    Belgrave
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Blackburn
    34 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Blackburn Station/South Pde (Blackburn)
    ID 21008
    30 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 765765
    Wait for bus
    765
    Mitcham
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Forest Hill Sc/Canterbury Rd (Forest Hill)
    ID 21199
    7 min
  • 7
    Walk to Forest Hill
    Walk to
    Forest Hill
    70 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Forest Hill?

    The fastest way takes 55 minutes, using Bus line LILYDALE, Bus line 765.

  • What is the alternative route to get from 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Forest Hill?

    The alternative route takes 65 minutes, using Bus line BELGRAVE, Bus line 765.

  • Is there a direct train between 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) and Forest Hill in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 55 min.

  • Which train line goes from 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Forest Hill in Melbourne?

    The LILYDALE train line goes from Melbourne Central station near 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Lilydale station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Lilydale station near Forest Hill in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Forest Hill in Melbourne by train and bus?

    The total travel time between 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) and Forest Hill in Melbourne by train and bus is about 55 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to get to Forest Hill in Melbourne?

    Get on the LILYDALE train from the Melbourne Central station near 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) and Forest Hill in Melbourne?

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

  • When is the first train from 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Forest Hill in Melbourne?

    The first train from 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Forest Hill in Melbourne is Lilydale - City (Flinders Street). It leaves the Melbourne Central station at 00:09.

  • How much is the train fare from 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Forest Hill?

    The ride from 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Forest Hill costs A$5.30.

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