How to get from Merinda Park to Forrest by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Merinda Park to Forrest in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the CRANBOURNE train from Merinda Park station to Southern Cross 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 8 hr 57 min. The ride fare is A$22.38.

537minA$22.38
Train - CRANBOURNE
CRANBOURNE
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 Merinda Park

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Merinda Park
  • 2
    Train - CRANBOURNECRANBOURNE
    Wait for train
    CRANBOURNE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    59 min
  • 4
    Train - WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLACWARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
    Wait for train
    WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
    Warrnambool
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Colac
    146 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Colac Railway Station (Colac)
    ID 2627
    50 m • 1 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 (Forrest)
    ID 39036
    42 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 Merinda Park to Forrest

The distance between Merinda Park, Melbourne and Forrest, Melbourne is approximately 249.53 km, which can typically be travelled in 537 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Merinda Park 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 Merinda Park

Merinda Park is located at Merinda Park, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Merinda Park Station/Merinda Park Bvd (Cranbourne North).

Train stations close to Merinda Park:

  • Cranbourne
  • Lynbrook

Bus stations close to Merinda Park:

  • Merinda Park Station/Merinda Park Bvd (Cranbourne North)
  • Evans Rd/Thompsons Rd (Cranbourne West)
  • Hume Ct/Endeavour Dr (Cranbourne North)

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 Merinda Park to Forrest?

    The fastest way takes 537 minutes, using Bus line CRANBOURNE, Bus line WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC, Bus line MARENGO - COLAC VIA FORREST, SKENES CREEK, APOLLO BAY.

  • Is there a direct train between Merinda Park and Forrest?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 8 hr 57 min.

  • Which train line goes from Merinda Park to Forrest?

    The CRANBOURNE train line goes from City (Flinders Street) station near Merinda Park in Cranbourne North 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 Merinda Park to Forrest by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Merinda Park in Cranbourne North and Forrest in Melbourne by train and bus is about 8 hr 57 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Merinda Park to get to Forrest?

    Get on the CRANBOURNE train from the City (Flinders Street) station near Merinda Park in Cranbourne North.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Merinda Park and Forrest?

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

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

    The ride from Merinda Park to Forrest costs A$22.38.

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