How to get from Balwyn North to Forrest by bus, train and tram?

Balwyn North to Forrest map

From Balwyn North to Forrest by bus, train and tram

To get from Balwyn North to Forrest in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one tram line, one train line and one bus line: take the 48 tram from 51-Balwyn Rd/Doncaster Rd (Balwyn North) station to D14-Southern Cross Station/Collins St (Docklands) 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 44 min. The ride fare is A$22.38.

524minA$22.38
Tram - 48
48
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 51-Balwyn Rd/Doncaster Rd (Balwyn North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from tram station
    Start from tram station
    Balwyn North
  • 2
    Tram - 4848
    Wait for tram
    48
    Victoria Harbour Docklands
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    D14-Southern Cross Station/Collins St (Docklands)
    ID 43472
    36 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross
    90 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLACWARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
    Wait for train
    WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
    Warrnambool
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Colac
    146 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Colac Railway Station (Colac)
    ID 2627
    50 m • 1 min
  • 8
    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
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Forrest General Store/Birregurra - Forrest Rd (Forrest)
    ID 39036
    42 min
  • 10
    Walk to Forrest
    Walk to
    Forrest
    40 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Balwyn North to Forrest by bus and train

To get from Balwyn North to Forrest in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 200 bus from North Balwyn Shops/Bulleen Rd (Balwyn North) station to Little Collins St/Queen St (Melbourne City) 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 9 hr 1 min. The ride fare is A$22.38.

541minA$22.38
Walk to bus stationBus - 200
200
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 North Balwyn Shops/Bulleen Rd (Balwyn North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    North Balwyn Shops/Bulleen Rd (Balwyn North)
    ID 498
    1.33 km • 17 min
  • 2
    Bus - 200200
    Wait for bus
    200
    City (Queen St)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Little Collins St/Queen St (Melbourne City)
    ID 20475
    32 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross
    750 m • 10 min
  • 5
    Train - WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLACWARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
    Wait for train
    WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
    Warrnambool
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Colac
    146 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Colac Railway Station (Colac)
    ID 2627
    50 m • 1 min
  • 8
    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
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Forrest General Store/Birregurra - Forrest Rd (Forrest)
    ID 39036
    42 min
  • 10
    Walk to Forrest
    Walk to
    Forrest
    40 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Balwyn North to Forrest

The distance between Balwyn North, Melbourne and Forrest, Melbourne is approximately 219.08 km, which can typically be travelled in 524 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Balwyn North to Forrest by bus, train and tram, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Balwyn North

Balwyn North is located at Balwyn North, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Lansdown St/Balwyn Rd (Balwyn North).

Bus stations close to Balwyn North:

  • Lansdown St/Balwyn Rd (Balwyn North)
  • Corby St/Balwyn Rd (Balwyn North)
  • Jaserfold St/Balwyn Rd (Balwyn North)

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)

Related Routes

Balwyn North to Forrest map

From Balwyn North to Forrest by bus and train

To get from Balwyn North to Forrest in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 200 bus from North Balwyn Shops/Bulleen Rd (Balwyn North) station to Little Collins St/Queen St (Melbourne City) 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 9 hr 1 min. The ride fare is A$22.38.

541minA$22.38
Walk to bus stationBus - 200
200
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 North Balwyn Shops/Bulleen Rd (Balwyn North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    North Balwyn Shops/Bulleen Rd (Balwyn North)
    ID 498
    1.33 km • 17 min
  • 2
    Bus - 200200
    Wait for bus
    200
    City (Queen St)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Little Collins St/Queen St (Melbourne City)
    ID 20475
    32 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross
    750 m • 10 min
  • 5
    Train - WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLACWARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
    Wait for train
    WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
    Warrnambool
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Colac
    146 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Colac Railway Station (Colac)
    ID 2627
    50 m • 1 min
  • 8
    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
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Forrest General Store/Birregurra - Forrest Rd (Forrest)
    ID 39036
    42 min
  • 10
    Walk to Forrest
    Walk to
    Forrest
    40 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Balwyn North to Forrest?

    The fastest way takes 524 minutes, using Bus line 48, Bus line WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC, Bus line MARENGO - COLAC VIA FORREST, SKENES CREEK, APOLLO BAY.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Balwyn North to Forrest?

    The alternative route takes 541 minutes, using Bus line 200, Bus line WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC, Bus line MARENGO - COLAC VIA FORREST, SKENES CREEK, APOLLO BAY.

  • Is there a direct tram between Balwyn North and Forrest in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take one tram line, one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 8 hr 44 min.

  • Which tram line goes from Balwyn North to Forrest in Melbourne?

    The 48 tram line goes from Victoria Harbour Docklands station near Balwyn North to D14-Southern Cross Station/Collins St (Docklands) station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till D14-Southern Cross Station/Collins St (Docklands) station near Forrest in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from Balwyn North to Forrest in Melbourne by tram, train and bus?

    The total travel time between Balwyn North and Forrest in Melbourne by tram, train and bus is about 8 hr 44 min.

  • Where do I get on the tram near Balwyn North to get to Forrest in Melbourne?

    Get on the 48 tram from the Victoria Harbour Docklands station near Balwyn North in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the tram when travelling between Balwyn North and Forrest in Melbourne?

    Get off the tram at the D14-Southern Cross Station/Collins St (Docklands) stop, which is closest to Forrest in Melbourne.

  • How much is the total tram, train and bus fare from Balwyn North to Forrest?

    The ride from Balwyn North to Forrest costs A$22.38.

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