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

From Ararat to Forrest by bus and train

To get from Ararat to Forrest in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the BALLARAT train from Ararat Railway Station station to Footscray 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 8 hr 25 min. The bus and train schedule from Ararat may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Forrest on the Moovit app.

505min
Train - BALLARAT
BALLARAT
Train - GEELONG
GEELONG
Bus - MARENGO - COLAC VIA FORREST, SKENES CREEK, APOLLO BAY
MARENGO - COLAC VIA FORREST, SKENES CREEK, APOLLO BAY
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Leaves from Ararat Railway Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Ararat
  • 2
    Train - BALLARATBALLARAT
    Wait for train
    BALLARAT
    Southern Cross
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Footscray Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:FSY
    143 min
  • 4
    Train - GEELONGGEELONG
    Wait for train
    GEELONG
    Warrnambool
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Birregurra Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:BGE
    103 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Austin St/Warncoort-Birregurra Rd
    ID 2767
    990 m • 13 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
    30 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Ararat to Forrest

The distance between Ararat, Melbourne and Forrest, Melbourne is approximately 353.22 km, which can typically be travelled in 505 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Ararat 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 Ararat to Forrest

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

    The fastest way takes 505 minutes, using Train line BALLARAT, Train line GEELONG, Bus line MARENGO - COLAC VIA FORREST, SKENES CREEK, APOLLO BAY.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 8 hr 25 min.

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

    The BALLARAT train line goes from Southern Cross station near Ararat to Footscray Railway Station station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Footscray Railway Station station near Forrest in Melbourne.

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

    The total travel time between Ararat and Forrest in Melbourne by train and bus is about 8 hr 25 min.

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

    Get on the BALLARAT train from the Southern Cross station near Ararat in Melbourne.

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

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

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