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

From Parkville to Forrest by bus and train

To get from Parkville to Forrest in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 403 bus from Melbourne University/Grattan St station to Footscray station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the WARRNAMBOOL 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 4 hr 57 min. The ride fare is A$25.62. The bus and train schedule from Parkville may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Forrest on the Moovit app.

297minA$25.62
Walk to bus stationBus - 403
403
Train - WARRNAMBOOL
WARRNAMBOOL
Bus - MARENGO - COLAC VIA FORREST, SKENES CREEK, APOLLO BAY
MARENGO - COLAC VIA FORREST, SKENES CREEK, APOLLO BAY
Walk to Forrest
Leaves from Melbourne University/Grattan St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Melbourne University/Grattan St
    ID 28670
    360 m • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 403403
    Wait for bus
    403
    Footscray Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Footscray
    18 min
  • 4
    Train - WARRNAMBOOLWARRNAMBOOL
    Wait for train
    WARRNAMBOOL
    Warrnambool
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Birregurra
    106 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Austin St/Warncoort-Birregurra Rd
    ID 2767
    870 m • 12 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
    ID 39036
    21 min
  • 9
    Walk to Forrest
    Walk to
    Forrest
    40 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Parkville to Forrest by , bus and train

To get from Parkville to Forrest in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one train line and one bus line: take the PAKENHAM from Melbourne Central Railway Station station to Southern Cross Railway Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the WARRNAMBOOL 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 4 hr 58 min. The ride fare is A$25.62. The bus and train schedule from Parkville may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Forrest on the Moovit app.

298minA$25.62
Walk toPAKENHAM
WARRNAMBOOL
Train - WARRNAMBOOL
WARRNAMBOOL
Bus - MARENGO - COLAC VIA FORREST, SKENES CREEK, APOLLO BAY
MARENGO - COLAC VIA FORREST, SKENES CREEK, APOLLO BAY
Walk to Forrest
Leaves from Melbourne Central Railway Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to
    Walk to
    Melbourne Central Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:MCE
    1.36 km • 18 min
  • 2
    PAKENHAMWARRNAMBOOL
    Wait for
    PAKENHAM
    Flinders Street Via City Loop
  • 3
    Travel to
    Travel to
    Southern Cross Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:SSS
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross
    190 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - WARRNAMBOOLWARRNAMBOOL
    Wait for train
    WARRNAMBOOL
    Warrnambool
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Birregurra
    114 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Austin St/Warncoort-Birregurra Rd
    ID 2767
    870 m • 12 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
    40 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Parkville to Forrest

The distance between Parkville, Melbourne and Forrest, Melbourne is approximately 161.66 km, which can typically be travelled in 297 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Parkville 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 Parkville to Forrest

To check the bus and train schedule from Parkville to Forrest using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Parkville) 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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From Parkville to Forrest by , bus and train

To get from Parkville to Forrest in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one train line and one bus line: take the PAKENHAM from Melbourne Central Railway Station station to Southern Cross Railway Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the WARRNAMBOOL 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 4 hr 58 min. The ride fare is A$25.62. The bus and train schedule from Parkville may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Forrest on the Moovit app.

298minA$25.62
Walk toPAKENHAM
WARRNAMBOOL
Train - WARRNAMBOOL
WARRNAMBOOL
Bus - MARENGO - COLAC VIA FORREST, SKENES CREEK, APOLLO BAY
MARENGO - COLAC VIA FORREST, SKENES CREEK, APOLLO BAY
Walk to Forrest
Leaves from Melbourne Central Railway Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to
    Walk to
    Melbourne Central Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:MCE
    1.36 km • 18 min
  • 2
    PAKENHAMWARRNAMBOOL
    Wait for
    PAKENHAM
    Flinders Street Via City Loop
  • 3
    Travel to
    Travel to
    Southern Cross Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:SSS
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross
    190 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - WARRNAMBOOLWARRNAMBOOL
    Wait for train
    WARRNAMBOOL
    Warrnambool
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Birregurra
    114 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Austin St/Warncoort-Birregurra Rd
    ID 2767
    870 m • 12 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
    40 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 297 minutes, using Bus line 403, Train line WARRNAMBOOL, Bus line MARENGO - COLAC VIA FORREST, SKENES CREEK, APOLLO BAY.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Parkville to Forrest?

    The alternative route takes 298 minutes, using , Train line WARRNAMBOOL, Bus line MARENGO - COLAC VIA FORREST, SKENES CREEK, APOLLO BAY.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 57 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Parkville to Forrest in Melbourne?

    The 403 bus line goes from Melbourne University/Grattan St station near Parkville 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 Parkville to Forrest in Melbourne by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Parkville and Forrest in Melbourne by bus and train is about 4 hr 57 min.

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

    Get on the 403 bus from the Melbourne University/Grattan St stop near Parkville in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Parkville 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 Parkville to Forrest?

    The ride from Parkville to Forrest costs A$25.62.

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