How to get from Altona Meadows to Forrest by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Altona Meadows to Forrest in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the WERRIBEE train from Laverton station to Footscray station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC train and finally take the MARENGO - COLAC VIA FORREST, SKENES CREEK, APOLLO BAY bus from Colac Railway Station (Colac) station to Forrest General Store/Birregurra - Forrest Rd (Forrest) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 8 hr 11 min. The ride fare is A$22.38.

491minA$22.38
Walk to train stationTrain - WERRIBEE
WERRIBEE
Train - WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
Bus - MARENGO - COLAC VIA FORREST, SKENES CREEK, APOLLO BAY
MARENGO - COLAC VIA FORREST, SKENES CREEK, APOLLO BAY
Walk to Forrest
Leaves from Laverton

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Laverton
    480 m • 7 min
  • 2
    Train - WERRIBEEWERRIBEE
    Wait for train
    WERRIBEE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Footscray
    25 min
  • 4
    Train - WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLACWARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
    Wait for train
    WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
    Warrnambool
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Colac
    137 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Colac Railway Station (Colac)
    ID 2627
    50 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - MARENGO - COLAC VIA FORREST, SKENES CREEK, APOLLO BAYMARENGO - COLAC VIA FORREST, SKENES CREEK, APOLLO BAY
    Wait for bus
    MARENGO - COLAC VIA FORREST, SKENES CREEK, APOLLO BAY
    Marengo
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Forrest General Store/Birregurra - Forrest Rd (Forrest)
    ID 39036
    42 min
  • 9
    Walk to Forrest
    Walk to
    Forrest
    40 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Altona Meadows to Forrest

The distance between Altona Meadows, Melbourne and Forrest, Melbourne is approximately 217.62 km, which can typically be travelled in 491 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Altona Meadows to Forrest 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 Altona Meadows

Altona Meadows is located at Altona Meadows, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Linden St/Railway Ave (Altona Meadows).

Train stations close to Altona Meadows:

  • Aircraft
  • Williams Landing
  • Laverton

Bus stations close to Altona Meadows:

  • Linden St/Railway Ave (Altona Meadows)
  • North Ave/Merton St (Altona Meadows)
  • Hall Ave/Merton St (Altona Meadows)

Public transport stations close to Forrest, Melbourne

Forrest is located at Forrest, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Forrest General Store/Birregurra - Forrest Rd (Forrest).

Bus stations close to Forrest:

  • Forrest General Store/Birregurra - Forrest Rd (Forrest)
  • Turner Dr/Birregurra -Forrest Rd (Forrest)

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Altona Meadows to Forrest?

    The fastest way takes 491 minutes, using Bus line WERRIBEE, Bus line WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC, Bus line MARENGO - COLAC VIA FORREST, SKENES CREEK, APOLLO BAY.

  • Is there a direct train between Altona Meadows and Forrest in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 8 hr 11 min.

  • Which train line goes from Altona Meadows to Forrest in Melbourne?

    The WERRIBEE train line goes from Laverton station near Altona Meadows to City (Flinders Street) station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till City (Flinders Street) station near Forrest in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from Altona Meadows to Forrest in Melbourne by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Altona Meadows and Forrest in Melbourne by train and bus is about 8 hr 11 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Altona Meadows to get to Forrest in Melbourne?

    Get on the WERRIBEE train from the Laverton station near Altona Meadows in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Altona Meadows and Forrest in Melbourne?

    Get off the train at the City (Flinders Street) stop, which is closest to Forrest in Melbourne.

  • How much is the total train and bus fare from Altona Meadows to Forrest?

    The ride from Altona Meadows to Forrest costs A$22.38.

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