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

From Cheltenham to Forrest by bus and train

To get from Cheltenham to Forrest in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the FRANKSTON train from Cheltenham Railway Station station to Southern Cross Railway Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GEELONG train and finally take the MARENGO - COLAC VIA FORREST, SKENES CREEK, APOLLO BAY bus from Austin St/Warncoort-Birregurra Rd station to Forrest General Store/Birregurra - Forrest Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 24 min.

324min
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Train - GEELONG
GEELONG
Bus - MARENGO - COLAC VIA FORREST, SKENES CREEK, APOLLO BAY
MARENGO - COLAC VIA FORREST, SKENES CREEK, APOLLO BAY
Walk to Forrest
Leaves from Cheltenham Railway Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Cheltenham
  • 2
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    Flinders Street Via City Loop
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:SSS
    42 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:SSS
    290 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - GEELONGGEELONG
    Wait for train
    GEELONG
    Warrnambool
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Birregurra Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:BGE
    111 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Austin St/Warncoort-Birregurra Rd
    ID 2767
    990 m • 13 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
    ID 39036
    21 min
  • 10
    Walk to Forrest
    Walk to
    Forrest
    30 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Cheltenham to Forrest

The distance between Cheltenham, Melbourne and Forrest, Melbourne is approximately 184.45 km, which can typically be travelled in 324 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Cheltenham 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 Cheltenham

Cheltenham is located at Cheltenham, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Cheltenham Railway Station.

Train stations close to Cheltenham:

  • Cheltenham Railway Station
  • Southland Railway Station
  • Mentone Railway Station

Bus stations close to Cheltenham:

  • Cheltenham Railway Station/Station Rd
  • Cheltenham Railway Station/Charman Rd
  • Charman Rd/Park Rd

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.

Bus stations close to Forrest:

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

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Cheltenham to Forrest?

    The fastest way takes 324 minutes, using Train line FRANKSTON, Train line GEELONG, Bus line MARENGO - COLAC VIA FORREST, SKENES CREEK, APOLLO BAY.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 5 hr 24 min.

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

    The FRANKSTON train line goes from Flinders Street Via City Loop station near Cheltenham to Southern Cross Railway Station station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Southern Cross Railway Station station near Forrest in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Cheltenham and Forrest in Melbourne by train and bus is about 5 hr 24 min.

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

    Get on the FRANKSTON train from the Flinders Street Via City Loop station near Cheltenham in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the train at the Southern Cross Railway Station stop, which is closest to Forrest in Melbourne.

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