How to get from Forrest to Newington by bus?

By bus

To get from Forrest to Newington in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the MARENGO - COLAC VIA FORREST, SKENES CREEK, APOLLO BAY bus from Forrest General Store/Birregurra - Forrest Rd (Forrest) station to Pisces Holiday Park/Great Ocean Rd (Apollo Bay) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & APOLLO BAY bus and finally take the ADELAIDE - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, BALLARAT, HORSHAM bus from Geelong Railway Station (Geelong) station to Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 7 hr 33 min. The ride fare is A$19.42.

453minA$19.42
Walk to bus stationBus - MARENGO - COLAC VIA FORREST, SKENES CREEK, APOLLO BAY
MARENGO - COLAC VIA FORREST, SKENES CREEK, APOLLO BAY
Bus - WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & APOLLO BAY
WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & APOLLO BAY
Bus - ADELAIDE - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, BALLARAT, HORSHAM
ADELAIDE - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, BALLARAT, HORSHAM
Walk to Newington
Leaves from Forrest General Store/Birregurra - Forrest Rd (Forrest)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Forrest General Store/Birregurra - Forrest Rd (Forrest)
    ID 39036
    40 m • 1 min
  • 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
    Marengo
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Pisces Holiday Park/Great Ocean Rd (Apollo Bay)
    ID 17718
    48 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Pisces Holiday Park/Great Ocean Rd (Apollo Bay)
    ID 17719
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & APOLLO BAYWARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & APOLLO BAY
    Wait for bus
    WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & APOLLO BAY
    Melbourne
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Geelong Railway Station (Geelong)
    ID 3252
    172 min
  • 7
    Bus - ADELAIDE - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, BALLARAT, HORSHAMADELAIDE - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, BALLARAT, HORSHAM
    Wait for bus
    ADELAIDE - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, BALLARAT, HORSHAM
    Adelaide
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central)
    ID 82
    90 min
  • 9
    Walk to Newington
    Walk to
    Newington
    2.7 km • 35 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Forrest to Newington

The distance between Forrest, Melbourne and Newington, Melbourne is approximately 241.46 km, which can typically be travelled in 453 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Forrest to Newington by bus, 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 Newington, Melbourne

Newington is located at Newington, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Sebastopol St/Pleasant St S (Ballarat Central).

Train stations close to Newington:

  • Ballarat Station
  • Wendouree

Bus stations close to Newington:

  • Sebastopol St/Pleasant St S (Ballarat Central)
  • Waller Ave/Pleasant St S (Newington)
  • Pleasant Park Sc/Sturt St (Ballarat Central)

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 453 minutes, using Bus line MARENGO - COLAC VIA FORREST, SKENES CREEK, APOLLO BAY, Bus line WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & APOLLO BAY, Bus line ADELAIDE - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, BALLARAT, HORSHAM.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 7 hr 33 min.

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

    The MARENGO - COLAC VIA FORREST, SKENES CREEK, APOLLO BAY bus line goes from Forrest General Store/Birregurra - Forrest Rd (Forrest) station near Forrest to Marengo station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Marengo station near Newington in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from Forrest to Newington in Melbourne by bus?

    The total travel time between Forrest and Newington in Melbourne by bus is about 7 hr 33 min.

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

    Get on the MARENGO - COLAC VIA FORREST, SKENES CREEK, APOLLO BAY bus from the Forrest General Store/Birregurra - Forrest Rd (Forrest) stop near Forrest in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the bus at the Marengo stop, which is closest to Newington in Melbourne.

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

    The ride from Forrest to Newington costs A$19.42.

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