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

From Sunshine to Forrest by bus and train

To get from Sunshine to Forrest in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SUNBURY train from Sunshine station to Footscray 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 7 hr 58 min. The ride fare is A$22.38.

478minA$22.38
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
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 Sunshine

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Sunshine
  • 2
    Train - SUNBURYSUNBURY
    Wait for train
    SUNBURY
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Footscray
    9 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
    137 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 Sunshine to Forrest

The distance between Sunshine, Melbourne and Forrest, Melbourne is approximately 207.11 km, which can typically be travelled in 478 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Sunshine 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 Sunshine

Sunshine is located at Sunshine, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Sunshine Station/Dickson St (Sunshine).

Train stations close to Sunshine:

  • Albion
  • Ginifer
  • Tottenham

Bus stations close to Sunshine:

  • Sunshine Station/Dickson St (Sunshine)
  • City Pl/Sun Cres (Sunshine)
  • Sunshine Railway Station (Sunshine)

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 Sunshine to Forrest?

    The fastest way takes 478 minutes, using Bus line SUNBURY, Bus line WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC, Bus line MARENGO - COLAC VIA FORREST, SKENES CREEK, APOLLO BAY.

  • Is there a direct train between Sunshine and Forrest?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 7 hr 58 min.

  • Which train line goes from Sunshine to Forrest?

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

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

    The total travel time between Sunshine in Sunshine and Forrest in Melbourne by train and bus is about 7 hr 58 min.

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

    Get on the SUNBURY train from the City (Flinders Street) station near Sunshine in Sunshine.

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

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

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

    The ride from Sunshine to Forrest costs A$22.38.

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