How to get from Ardeer to Forrest by bus and train?

From Ardeer to Forrest by bus and train

To get from Ardeer to Forrest in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SUNBURY train from Albion 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 24 min. The ride fare is A$22.38.

504minA$22.38
Walk to train stationTrain - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
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 Albion

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Albion
    1.78 km • 23 min
  • 2
    Train - SUNBURYSUNBURY
    Wait for train
    SUNBURY
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Footscray
    11 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 Ardeer to Forrest

The distance between Ardeer, Melbourne and Forrest, Melbourne is approximately 210.29 km, which can typically be travelled in 504 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Ardeer 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 Ardeer

Ardeer is located at Ardeer, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Sunshine Motor Inn/Ballarat Rd (Ardeer).

Train stations close to Ardeer:

  • Deer Park
  • Ginifer
  • Sunshine

Bus stations close to Ardeer:

  • Sunshine Motor Inn/Ballarat Rd (Ardeer)
  • Chatsworth Ave/Ballarat Rd (Ardeer)
  • Sunshine Mosque/Ballarat Rd (Deer Park)

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 Ardeer to Forrest?

    The fastest way takes 504 minutes, using Bus line SUNBURY, Bus line WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC, Bus line MARENGO - COLAC VIA FORREST, SKENES CREEK, APOLLO BAY.

  • Is there a direct train between Ardeer 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 24 min.

  • Which train line goes from Ardeer to Forrest in Melbourne?

    The SUNBURY train line goes from Albion station near Ardeer 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 Ardeer to Forrest in Melbourne by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Ardeer and Forrest in Melbourne by train and bus is about 8 hr 24 min.

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

    Get on the SUNBURY train from the Albion station near Ardeer in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Ardeer 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 Ardeer to Forrest?

    The ride from Ardeer to Forrest costs A$22.38.

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