How to get from Ballarat East to Forrest by bus?

From Ballarat East to Forrest by bus

To get from Ballarat East to Forrest in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines: take the BENDIGO - GEELONG VIA BALLARAT bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St station to Geelong Station/Railway Tce station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 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 47 min. The ride fare is A$19.42.

347minA$19.42
Walk to bus stationBus - BENDIGO - GEELONG VIA BALLARAT
BENDIGO - GEELONG VIA BALLARAT
Bus - MARENGO - COLAC VIA FORREST, SKENES CREEK, APOLLO BAY
MARENGO - COLAC VIA FORREST, SKENES CREEK, APOLLO BAY
Walk to Forrest
Leaves from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ballarat Station/Lydiard St
    ID 82
    640 m • 9 min
  • 2
    Bus - BENDIGO - GEELONG VIA BALLARATBENDIGO - GEELONG VIA BALLARAT
    Wait for bus
    BENDIGO - GEELONG VIA BALLARAT
    Geelong
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Geelong Station/Railway Tce
    ID 3252
    95 min
  • 4
    Walk to
    Walk to
    Geelong
    150 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Wait for
    WARRNAMBOOL
    Warrnambool
  • 6
    Travel to
    Travel to
    Birregurra
    52 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

From Ballarat East to Forrest by and bus

To get from Ballarat East to Forrest in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line: take the BALLARAT from Ballarat Station station to Footscray station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 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 6 hr 4 min. The ride fare is A$33.08.

364minA$33.08
Walk toBus - MARENGO - COLAC VIA FORREST, SKENES CREEK, APOLLO BAY
MARENGO - COLAC VIA FORREST, SKENES CREEK, APOLLO BAY
Walk to Forrest
Leaves from Ballarat Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to
    Walk to
    Ballarat Station
    550 m • 7 min
  • 2
    Wait for
    BALLARAT
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Travel to
    Travel to
    Footscray
    77 min
  • 4
    Wait for
    WARRNAMBOOL
    Warrnambool
  • 5
    Travel to
    Travel to
    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
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Public transport directions from Ballarat East to Forrest

The distance between Ballarat East, Melbourne and Forrest, Melbourne is approximately 177.57 km, which can typically be travelled in 347 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Ballarat East to Forrest by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Ballarat East

Ballarat East is located at Ballarat East, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Davies St/Scott Pde.

Train stations close to Ballarat East:

  • Ballarat Station

Bus stations close to Ballarat East:

  • Davies St/Scott Pde
  • Eastern Oval/Peel St N
  • Ballarat Bowling Club/Peel St N

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.

Bus stations close to Forrest:

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

Related Routes

From Ballarat East to Forrest by and bus

To get from Ballarat East to Forrest in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line: take the BALLARAT from Ballarat Station station to Footscray station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 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 6 hr 4 min. The ride fare is A$33.08.

364minA$33.08
Walk toBus - MARENGO - COLAC VIA FORREST, SKENES CREEK, APOLLO BAY
MARENGO - COLAC VIA FORREST, SKENES CREEK, APOLLO BAY
Walk to Forrest
Leaves from Ballarat Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to
    Walk to
    Ballarat Station
    550 m • 7 min
  • 2
    Wait for
    BALLARAT
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Travel to
    Travel to
    Footscray
    77 min
  • 4
    Wait for
    WARRNAMBOOL
    Warrnambool
  • 5
    Travel to
    Travel to
    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

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Ballarat East to Forrest?

    The fastest way takes 347 minutes, using Bus line BENDIGO - GEELONG VIA BALLARAT, Bus line WARRNAMBOOL, Bus line MARENGO - COLAC VIA FORREST, SKENES CREEK, APOLLO BAY.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Ballarat East to Forrest?

    The alternative route takes 364 minutes, using Bus line BALLARAT, Bus line WARRNAMBOOL, Bus line MARENGO - COLAC VIA FORREST, SKENES CREEK, APOLLO BAY.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 5 hr 47 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Ballarat East to Forrest in Melbourne?

    The BENDIGO - GEELONG VIA BALLARAT bus line goes from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St station near Ballarat East to Geelong station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Geelong station near Forrest in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from Ballarat East to Forrest in Melbourne by bus?

    The total travel time between Ballarat East and Forrest in Melbourne by bus is about 5 hr 47 min.

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

    Get on the BENDIGO - GEELONG VIA BALLARAT bus from the Ballarat Station/Lydiard St stop near Ballarat East in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Ballarat East and Forrest in Melbourne?

    Get off the bus at the Geelong stop, which is closest to Forrest in Melbourne.

  • How much is the bus fare from Ballarat East to Forrest?

    The ride from Ballarat East to Forrest costs A$19.42.