How to get from Blackburn South to Forrest by bus, train and tram?

By bus, train and tram

To get from Blackburn South to Forrest in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one tram line, one train line and one bus line: take the 75 tram from 70-Blackburn Rd/Burwood Hwy (Burwood East) station to 1-Spencer St/Flinders 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 8 hr 59 min. The ride fare is A$22.38.

539minA$22.38
Walk to tram stationTram - 75
75
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 70-Blackburn Rd/Burwood Hwy (Burwood East)
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    70-Blackburn Rd/Burwood Hwy (Burwood East)
    ID 21117
    620 m • 8 min
  • 2
    Tram - 7575
    Wait for tram
    75
    Central Pier Docklands
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    1-Spencer St/Flinders St (Melbourne City)
    ID 21232
    48 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross
    380 m • 5 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 Blackburn South to Forrest
The distance between Blackburn South, Melbourne and Forrest, Melbourne is approximately 226.01 km, which can typically be travelled in 539 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Blackburn South 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 Blackburn South

Blackburn South is located at Blackburn South, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Eley Rd/Blackburn Rd (Burwood East).

Bus stations close to Blackburn South:

  • Eley Rd/Blackburn Rd (Burwood East)
  • Hawthorn Rd/Blackburn Rd (Blackburn South)
  • Blackburn Rd/Hawthorn Rd (Blackburn South)
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
Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Blackburn South to Forrest?

    The fastest way takes 539 minutes, using Bus line 75, Bus line WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC, Bus line MARENGO - COLAC VIA FORREST, SKENES CREEK, APOLLO BAY.

  • Is there a direct tram between Blackburn South 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 59 min.

  • Which tram line goes from Blackburn South to Forrest in Melbourne?

    The 75 tram line goes from 70-Blackburn Rd/Burwood Hwy (Burwood East) station near Blackburn South to Central Pier Docklands station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Central Pier Docklands station near Forrest in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Blackburn South and Forrest in Melbourne by tram, train and bus is about 8 hr 59 min.

  • Where do I get on the tram near Blackburn South to get to Forrest in Melbourne?

    Get on the 75 tram from the 70-Blackburn Rd/Burwood Hwy (Burwood East) station near Blackburn South in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the tram at the Central Pier Docklands stop, which is closest to Forrest in Melbourne.

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

    The ride from Blackburn South to Forrest costs A$22.38.

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