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

By bus and train

To get from Forrest to Laverton in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the MARENGO - COLAC VIA FORREST, SKENES CREEK, APOLLO BAY bus from Turner Dr/Birregurra -Forrest Rd (Forrest) station to Colac Railway Station (Colac) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC train and finally take the WERRIBEE train from Footscray station to Laverton station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 6 hr 12 min. The ride fare is A$37.30.

372minA$37.30
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
Train - WERRIBEE
WERRIBEE
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
    Colac Railway Station (Colac)
    ID 2627
    40 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Colac
    50 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLACWARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
    Wait for train
    WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
    Melbourne
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Footscray
    128 min
  • 7
    Train - WERRIBEEWERRIBEE
    Wait for train
    WERRIBEE
    Werribee
  • 8
    Ride to train station Laverton
    Ride to train station
    Laverton
    25 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via MARENGO - COLAC VIA FORREST, SKENES CREEK, APOLLO BAY, WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC and 152

To get from Forrest to Laverton 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 Colac Railway Station (Colac) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC train and finally take the 152 bus from Tarneit Station (Tarneit) station to Cresswell Ave/Palmers Rd (Williams Landing) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 6 hr 35 min. The ride fare is A$47.46.

395minA$47.46
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 - 152
152
Walk to Laverton
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
    Colac Railway Station (Colac)
    ID 2627
    40 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Colac
    50 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLACWARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
    Wait for train
    WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
    Melbourne
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Tarneit
    106 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Tarneit Station (Tarneit)
    ID 28539
    120 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 152152
    Wait for bus
    152
    Williams Landing Station
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cresswell Ave/Palmers Rd (Williams Landing)
    ID 50244
    15 min
  • 10
    Walk to Laverton
    Walk to
    Laverton
    3.83 km • 49 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Forrest to Laverton

The distance between Forrest, Melbourne and Laverton, Melbourne is approximately 217.07 km, which can typically be travelled in 372 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Forrest to Laverton 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 Laverton, Melbourne

Laverton is located at Laverton, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Linden St/Railway Ave (Altona Meadows).

Train stations close to Laverton:

  • Williams Landing
  • Aircraft
  • Laverton

Bus stations close to Laverton:

  • Linden St/Railway Ave (Altona Meadows)
  • North Ave/Merton St (Altona Meadows)
  • Hall Ave/Merton St (Altona Meadows)

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via MARENGO - COLAC VIA FORREST, SKENES CREEK, APOLLO BAY, WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC and 152

To get from Forrest to Laverton 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 Colac Railway Station (Colac) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC train and finally take the 152 bus from Tarneit Station (Tarneit) station to Cresswell Ave/Palmers Rd (Williams Landing) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 6 hr 35 min. The ride fare is A$47.46.

395minA$47.46
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 - 152
152
Walk to Laverton
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
    Colac Railway Station (Colac)
    ID 2627
    40 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Colac
    50 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLACWARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
    Wait for train
    WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
    Melbourne
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Tarneit
    106 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Tarneit Station (Tarneit)
    ID 28539
    120 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 152152
    Wait for bus
    152
    Williams Landing Station
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cresswell Ave/Palmers Rd (Williams Landing)
    ID 50244
    15 min
  • 10
    Walk to Laverton
    Walk to
    Laverton
    3.83 km • 49 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 372 minutes, using Bus line MARENGO - COLAC VIA FORREST, SKENES CREEK, APOLLO BAY, Bus line WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC, Bus line WERRIBEE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Forrest to Laverton?

    The alternative route takes 395 minutes, using Bus line MARENGO - COLAC VIA FORREST, SKENES CREEK, APOLLO BAY, Bus line WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC, Bus line 152.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 6 hr 12 min.

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

    The MARENGO - COLAC VIA FORREST, SKENES CREEK, APOLLO BAY bus line goes from Colac station near Forrest to Colac Railway Station (Colac) station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Colac Railway Station (Colac) station near Laverton in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Forrest and Laverton in Melbourne by bus and train is about 6 hr 12 min.

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

    Get off the bus at the Colac Railway Station (Colac) station, which is closest to Laverton in Melbourne.

  • How much is the bus fare from Forrest to Laverton?

    The ride from Forrest to Laverton costs A$37.30.

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