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

From Lilydale to Forrest by bus and train

To get from Lilydale to Forrest in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the LILYDALE train from Lilydale 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 48 min. The bus and train schedule from Lilydale may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Forrest on the Moovit app.

348min
Walk to train stationTrain - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
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 Lilydale Railway Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Lilydale Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:LIL
    150 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    Flinders Street Via City Loop
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:SSS
    54 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:SSS
    270 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 Lilydale to Forrest

The distance between Lilydale, Melbourne and Forrest, Melbourne is approximately 201.23 km, which can typically be travelled in 348 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Lilydale to Forrest by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Lilydale to Forrest

To check the bus and train schedule from Lilydale to Forrest using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Lilydale) and destination (Forrest), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and train schedules.

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 348 minutes, using Train line LILYDALE, Train line GEELONG, Bus line MARENGO - COLAC VIA FORREST, SKENES CREEK, APOLLO BAY.

  • Is there a direct train between Lilydale 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 48 min.

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

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

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

    The total travel time between Lilydale and Forrest in Melbourne by train and bus is about 5 hr 48 min.

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

    Get on the LILYDALE train from the Lilydale Railway Station station near Lilydale in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the train at the Flinders Street Via City Loop stop, which is closest to Forrest in Melbourne.

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