How to get from Avondale Heights to Forrest by bus and train?

Avondale Heights to Forrest map

From Avondale Heights to Forrest by bus and train

To get from Avondale Heights to Forrest in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 406 bus from Buckley St/Milleara Rd (Avondale Heights) 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 45 min. The ride fare is A$22.38.

525minA$22.38
Walk to bus stationBus - 406
406
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 Buckley St/Milleara Rd (Avondale Heights)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Buckley St/Milleara Rd (Avondale Heights)
    ID 8436
    450 m • 6 min
  • 2
    Bus - 406406
    Wait for bus
    406
    Footscray
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Footscray
    26 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 Avondale Heights to Forrest

The distance between Avondale Heights, Melbourne and Forrest, Melbourne is approximately 212.05 km, which can typically be travelled in 525 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Avondale Heights 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 Avondale Heights

Avondale Heights is located at Avondale Heights, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Quinn Gr/Buckley St (Keilor East).

Bus stations close to Avondale Heights:

  • Quinn Gr/Buckley St (Keilor East)
  • Windsor Dr/Buckley St (Avondale Heights)
  • Phillip Rd/Buckley St (Keilor East)

Public transport stations close to Forrest, Melbourne

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

Bus stations close to Forrest:

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

Related Routes

Avondale Heights to Forrest map

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Avondale Heights to Forrest?

    The fastest way takes 525 minutes, using Bus line 406, Bus line WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC, Bus line MARENGO - COLAC VIA FORREST, SKENES CREEK, APOLLO BAY.

  • Is there a direct bus between Avondale Heights and Forrest in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 8 hr 45 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Avondale Heights to Forrest in Melbourne?

    The 406 bus line goes from Buckley St/Milleara Rd (Avondale Heights) station near Avondale Heights to Footscray station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Footscray station near Forrest in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Avondale Heights and Forrest in Melbourne by bus and train is about 8 hr 45 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Avondale Heights to get to Forrest in Melbourne?

    Get on the 406 bus from the Buckley St/Milleara Rd (Avondale Heights) stop near Avondale Heights in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Avondale Heights and Forrest in Melbourne?

    Get off the bus at the Footscray stop, which is closest to Forrest in Melbourne.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Avondale Heights to Forrest?

    The ride from Avondale Heights to Forrest costs A$22.38.

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