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

From Donald to Forrest by bus and train

To get from Donald to Forrest in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT bus from Post Office/Sunraysia Hwy (Donald) station to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC train and finally take the MARENGO - COLAC VIA FORREST, SKENES CREEK, APOLLO BAY bus from Austin St/Warncoort-Birregurra Rd (Birregurra) station to Forrest General Store/Birregurra - Forrest Rd (Forrest) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 12 hr 4 min. The ride fare is A$33.08. The bus and train schedule from Donald may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Forrest on the Moovit app.

724minA$33.08
Walk to bus stationBus - MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT
MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT
Train - WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
Bus - MARENGO - COLAC VIA FORREST, SKENES CREEK, APOLLO BAY
MARENGO - COLAC VIA FORREST, SKENES CREEK, APOLLO BAY
Walk to Forrest
Leaves from Post Office/Sunraysia Hwy (Donald)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Post Office/Sunraysia Hwy (Donald)
    ID 17990
    20 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARATMELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT
    Wait for bus
    MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City)
    ID 20836
    270 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross
    260 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLACWARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
    Wait for train
    WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
    Warrnambool
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Birregurra
    106 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Austin St/Warncoort-Birregurra Rd (Birregurra)
    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 (Forrest)
    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 Donald to Forrest

The distance between Donald, Melbourne and Forrest, Melbourne is approximately 470.12 km, which can typically be travelled in 724 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Donald 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 timetable from Donald to Forrest

To check the bus and train timetable from Donald to Forrest using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Donald) 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 journey and stay up to date with the latest bus and train timetables.

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 724 minutes, using Bus line MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT, Train line WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC, Bus line MARENGO - COLAC VIA FORREST, SKENES CREEK, APOLLO BAY.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 12 hr 4 min.

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

    The MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT bus line goes from Post Office/Sunraysia Hwy (Donald) station near Donald to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City) station near Forrest in Melbourne.

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

    The total travel time between Donald and Forrest in Melbourne by bus and train is about 12 hr 4 min.

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

    Get on the MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT bus from the Post Office/Sunraysia Hwy (Donald) stop near Donald in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the bus at the Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City) stop, which is closest to Forrest in Melbourne.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Donald to Forrest?

    The ride from Donald to Forrest costs A$33.08.

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