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

From Watchem to Forrest by bus and train

To get from Watchem to Forrest in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one train line and one bus line: take the MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT from Hotel/Sunraysia Hwy (Watchem) 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 13 hr 14 min. The ride fare is A$33.08. The bus and train schedule from Watchem may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Forrest on the Moovit app.

794minA$33.08
MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT
WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
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 Hotel/Sunraysia Hwy (Watchem)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from station
    Start from station
    Watchem
  • 2
    MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARATWARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
    Wait for
    MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Travel to
    Travel to
    Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City)
    ID 20836
    340 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 Watchem to Forrest

The distance between Watchem, Melbourne and Forrest, Melbourne is approximately 503.37 km, which can typically be travelled in 794 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Watchem 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 Watchem to Forrest

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

    The fastest way takes 794 minutes, using , Train line WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC, Bus line MARENGO - COLAC VIA FORREST, SKENES CREEK, APOLLO BAY.

  • Is there a direct between Watchem and Forrest in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 13 hr 14 min.

  • Which line goes from Watchem to Forrest in Melbourne?

    The line goes from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City) station near Watchem to Southern Cross station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Southern Cross station near Forrest in Melbourne.

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

    The total travel time between Watchem and Forrest in Melbourne by train and bus is about 13 hr 14 min.

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

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

    Get off the at the Southern Cross stop, which is closest to Forrest in Melbourne.

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

    The ride from Watchem to Forrest costs A$33.08.

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