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

From Forrest to Picola by bus and train

To get from Forrest to Picola 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 MELBOURNE - BARMAH VIA SHEPPARTON & HEATHCOTE bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City) station to Milk Bar/Echuca - Nathalia Rd (Picola) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 12 hr 54 min. The ride fare is A$48.00.

774minA$48.00
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 - MELBOURNE - BARMAH VIA SHEPPARTON & HEATHCOTE
MELBOURNE - BARMAH VIA SHEPPARTON & HEATHCOTE
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
    Southern Cross
    139 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City)
    ID 20836
    260 m • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - MELBOURNE - BARMAH VIA SHEPPARTON & HEATHCOTEMELBOURNE - BARMAH VIA SHEPPARTON & HEATHCOTE
    Wait for bus
    MELBOURNE - BARMAH VIA SHEPPARTON & HEATHCOTE
    Barmah
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Milk Bar/Echuca - Nathalia Rd (Picola)
    Ride to bus station
    Milk Bar/Echuca - Nathalia Rd (Picola)
    ID 15131
    326 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Forrest to Picola

The distance between Forrest, Melbourne and Picola, Melbourne is approximately 524.64 km, which can typically be travelled in 774 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Forrest to Picola 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 Picola, Melbourne

Picola is located at Picola, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Milk Bar/Echuca - Nathalia Rd (Picola).

Bus stations close to Picola:

  • Milk Bar/Echuca - Nathalia Rd (Picola)

Related Routes

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 774 minutes, using Bus line MARENGO - COLAC VIA FORREST, SKENES CREEK, APOLLO BAY, Bus line WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC, Bus line MELBOURNE - BARMAH VIA SHEPPARTON & HEATHCOTE.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 12 hr 54 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Forrest to Picola 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 one bus line and one train line till Colac Railway Station (Colac) station near Picola in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Forrest and Picola in Melbourne by bus and train is about 12 hr 54 min.

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

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

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

    The ride from Forrest to Picola costs A$48.00.

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