How to get from East Geelong to Forrest by bus and train?

From East Geelong to Forrest by bus and train

To get from East Geelong to Forrest in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 56 bus from Lomond Tce/Ormond Rd (East Geelong) station to Geelong Station/Railway Tce (Geelong) 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 Colac Railway Station (Colac) station to Forrest General Store/Birregurra - Forrest Rd (Forrest) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 6 hr 54 min. The ride fare is A$34.04.

414minA$34.04
Walk to bus stationBus - 56
56
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 Lomond Tce/Ormond Rd (East Geelong)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lomond Tce/Ormond Rd (East Geelong)
    ID 30515
    640 m • 9 min
  • 2
    Bus - 5656
    Wait for bus
    56
    Geelong Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Geelong Station/Railway Tce (Geelong)
    ID 45540
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Geelong
    160 m • 3 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
    Colac
    70 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Colac Railway Station (Colac)
    ID 2627
    50 m • 1 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
    42 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 East Geelong to Forrest

The distance between East Geelong, Melbourne and Forrest, Melbourne is approximately 129.31 km, which can typically be travelled in 414 min. Moovit will show you the directions from East Geelong to Forrest by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to East Geelong

East Geelong is located at East Geelong, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Paterson St/Myers St (East Geelong).

Train stations close to East Geelong:

  • South Geelong

Bus stations close to East Geelong:

  • Paterson St/Myers St (East Geelong)
  • Humble St/Myers St (East Geelong)
  • Boundary Rd/Myers St (East Geelong)

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 (Forrest).

Bus stations close to Forrest:

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

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 414 minutes, using Bus line 56, Bus line WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC, Bus line MARENGO - COLAC VIA FORREST, SKENES CREEK, APOLLO BAY.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 6 hr 54 min.

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

    The 56 bus line goes from Lomond Tce/Ormond Rd (East Geelong) station near East Geelong to Geelong Station station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Geelong Station station near Forrest in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between East Geelong and Forrest in Melbourne by bus and train is about 6 hr 54 min.

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

    Get on the 56 bus from the Lomond Tce/Ormond Rd (East Geelong) stop near East Geelong in Melbourne.

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

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

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

    The ride from East Geelong to Forrest costs A$34.04.

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