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

By bus and train

To get from Broadmeadows to Forrest in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Broadmeadows station to Flagstaff 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 34 min. The ride fare is A$22.38.

514minA$22.38
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
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 Broadmeadows

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Broadmeadows
  • 2
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flagstaff
    28 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross
    920 m • 12 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
    146 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 Broadmeadows to Forrest

The distance between Broadmeadows, Melbourne and Forrest, Melbourne is approximately 223.56 km, which can typically be travelled in 514 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Broadmeadows 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 Broadmeadows

Broadmeadows is located at Broadmeadows, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Broadmeadows Station/Pascoe Vale Rd (Broadmeadows).

Train stations close to Broadmeadows:

  • Coolaroo
  • Oak Park
  • Jacana

Bus stations close to Broadmeadows:

  • Broadmeadows Station/Pascoe Vale Rd (Broadmeadows)
  • Broadmeadows Station/Railway Cres (Broadmeadows)
  • Broadmeadows Library/Pascoe Vale Rd (Broadmeadows)

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 Broadmeadows to Forrest?

    The fastest way takes 514 minutes, using Bus line CRAIGIEBURN, Bus line WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC, Bus line MARENGO - COLAC VIA FORREST, SKENES CREEK, APOLLO BAY.

  • Is there a direct train between Broadmeadows and Forrest?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 8 hr 34 min.

  • Which train line goes from Broadmeadows to Forrest?

    The CRAIGIEBURN train line goes from City (Flinders Street) station near Broadmeadows in Broadmeadows to Flagstaff station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Flagstaff station near Forrest in Melbourne.

  • How long does it take to travel from Broadmeadows to Forrest by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Broadmeadows in Broadmeadows and Forrest in Melbourne by train and bus is about 8 hr 34 min.

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

    Get on the CRAIGIEBURN train from the City (Flinders Street) station near Broadmeadows in Broadmeadows.

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

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

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

    The ride from Broadmeadows to Forrest costs A$22.38.

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