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

By bus and train

To get from Forrest to Hamilton in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the MARENGO - COLAC VIA FORREST, SKENES CREEK, APOLLO BAY bus from Turner Dr/Birregurra -Forrest Rd (Forrest) station to Austin St/Warncoort-Birregurra Rd (Birregurra) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC train and finally take the CASTERTON - MELBOURNE VIA WARRNAMBOOL & HAMILTON bus from Terang Railway Station (Terang) station to Hamilton Station/Station St (Hamilton) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 7 hr 1 min.

421min
Bus - MARENGO - COLAC VIA FORREST, SKENES CREEK, APOLLO BAY
MARENGO - COLAC VIA FORREST, SKENES CREEK, APOLLO BAY
Train - WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
Bus - CASTERTON - MELBOURNE VIA WARRNAMBOOL & HAMILTON
CASTERTON - MELBOURNE VIA WARRNAMBOOL & HAMILTON
Leaves from Turner Dr/Birregurra -Forrest Rd (Forrest)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Forrest
  • 2
    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
    Colac
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Austin St/Warncoort-Birregurra Rd (Birregurra)
    ID 41703
    19 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Birregurra
    890 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
    Terang
    59 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Terang Railway Station (Terang)
    ID 1946
    40 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - CASTERTON - MELBOURNE VIA WARRNAMBOOL & HAMILTONCASTERTON - MELBOURNE VIA WARRNAMBOOL & HAMILTON
    Wait for bus
    CASTERTON - MELBOURNE VIA WARRNAMBOOL & HAMILTON
    Casterton
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Hamilton Station/Station St (Hamilton)
    Ride to bus station
    Hamilton Station/Station St (Hamilton)
    ID 17753
    88 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Forrest to Hamilton

The distance between Forrest, Melbourne and Hamilton, Melbourne is approximately 220.35 km, which can typically be travelled in 421 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Forrest to Hamilton 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 Forrest

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)

Public transport stations close to Hamilton, Melbourne

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

Bus stations close to Hamilton:

  • Hamilton Station/Station St (Hamilton)
  • Senior Citizens Centre/104 Lonsdale St (Hamilton)
  • Supermarket/Brown St (Hamilton)

Related Routes

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Forrest to Hamilton?

    The fastest way takes 421 minutes, using Bus line MARENGO - COLAC VIA FORREST, SKENES CREEK, APOLLO BAY, Bus line WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC, Bus line CASTERTON - MELBOURNE VIA WARRNAMBOOL & HAMILTON.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 7 hr 1 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Forrest to Hamilton in Melbourne?

    The MARENGO - COLAC VIA FORREST, SKENES CREEK, APOLLO BAY bus line goes from Colac station near Forrest to Austin St/Warncoort-Birregurra Rd (Birregurra) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Austin St/Warncoort-Birregurra Rd (Birregurra) station near Hamilton in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Forrest and Hamilton in Melbourne by bus and train is about 7 hr 1 min.

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

    Get on the MARENGO - COLAC VIA FORREST, SKENES CREEK, APOLLO BAY bus from the Colac stop near Forrest in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the bus at the Austin St/Warncoort-Birregurra Rd (Birregurra) stop, which is closest to Hamilton in Melbourne.

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