How to get from Forest Hill to Preston by bus, train and tram?

From Forest Hill to Preston by bus, train and tram

To get from Forest Hill to Preston in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one tram line: take the 765 bus from Forest Hill Sc/Canterbury Rd (Forest Hill) station to Blackburn Station/South Pde (Blackburn) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BELGRAVE train and finally take the 11 tram from 6-Melbourne Town Hall/Collins St (Melbourne City) station to 42-Cramer St/Gilbert Rd (Preston) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 31 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

91minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 765
765
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Tram - 11
11
Walk to Preston
Leaves from Forest Hill Sc/Canterbury Rd (Forest Hill)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Forest Hill Sc/Canterbury Rd (Forest Hill)
    ID 21199
    70 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 765765
    Wait for bus
    765
    Box Hill
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Blackburn Station/South Pde (Blackburn)
    ID 40283
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Blackburn
    20 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - BELGRAVEBELGRAVE
    Wait for train
    BELGRAVE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    32 min
  • 7
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    6-Melbourne Town Hall/Collins St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17911
    260 m • 4 min
  • 8
    Tram - 1111
    Wait for tram
    11
    West Preston
  • 9
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    42-Cramer St/Gilbert Rd (Preston)
    ID 4169
    32 min
  • 10
    Walk to Preston
    Walk to
    Preston
    20 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Forest Hill to Preston by bus, train and tram via 703, LILYDALE and 11

To get from Forest Hill to Preston in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one tram line: take the 703 bus from Forest Hill Sc/Canterbury Rd (Forest Hill) station to Blackburn Station/South Pde (Blackburn) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LILYDALE train and finally take the 11 tram from 6-Melbourne Town Hall/Collins St (Melbourne City) station to 42-Cramer St/Gilbert Rd (Preston) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 38 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

98minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 703
703
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Tram - 11
11
Walk to Preston
Leaves from Forest Hill Sc/Canterbury Rd (Forest Hill)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Forest Hill Sc/Canterbury Rd (Forest Hill)
    ID 21200
    310 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 703703
    Wait for bus
    703
    Blackburn
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Blackburn Station/South Pde (Blackburn)
    ID 21010
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Blackburn
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    32 min
  • 7
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    6-Melbourne Town Hall/Collins St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17911
    260 m • 4 min
  • 8
    Tram - 1111
    Wait for tram
    11
    West Preston
  • 9
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    42-Cramer St/Gilbert Rd (Preston)
    ID 4169
    33 min
  • 10
    Walk to Preston
    Walk to
    Preston
    20 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Forest Hill to Preston

The distance between Forest Hill, Melbourne and Preston, Melbourne is approximately 30.16 km, which can typically be travelled in 91 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Forest Hill to Preston by bus, train and tram, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Forest Hill

Forest Hill is located at Forest Hill, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Forest Hill Sc/Canterbury Rd (Forest Hill).

Train stations close to Forest Hill:

  • Nunawading
  • Blackburn

Bus stations close to Forest Hill:

  • Forest Hill Sc/Canterbury Rd (Forest Hill)
  • Deans Wood Rd/Canterbury Rd (Forest Hill)
  • Ottawa Ave/Forest Rd (Blackburn)

Public transport stations close to Preston, Melbourne

Preston is located at Preston, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Gilbert Rd/Murray Rd (Preston).

Bus stations close to Preston:

  • Gilbert Rd/Murray Rd (Preston)
  • Mcdonald St/Murray Rd (Preston)
  • Fitzroy St/Murray Rd (Preston)

Related Routes

Alternative route from Forest Hill to Preston by bus, train and tram via 703, LILYDALE and 11

To get from Forest Hill to Preston in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one tram line: take the 703 bus from Forest Hill Sc/Canterbury Rd (Forest Hill) station to Blackburn Station/South Pde (Blackburn) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LILYDALE train and finally take the 11 tram from 6-Melbourne Town Hall/Collins St (Melbourne City) station to 42-Cramer St/Gilbert Rd (Preston) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 38 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

98minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 703
703
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Tram - 11
11
Walk to Preston
Leaves from Forest Hill Sc/Canterbury Rd (Forest Hill)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Forest Hill Sc/Canterbury Rd (Forest Hill)
    ID 21200
    310 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 703703
    Wait for bus
    703
    Blackburn
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Blackburn Station/South Pde (Blackburn)
    ID 21010
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Blackburn
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    32 min
  • 7
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    6-Melbourne Town Hall/Collins St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17911
    260 m • 4 min
  • 8
    Tram - 1111
    Wait for tram
    11
    West Preston
  • 9
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    42-Cramer St/Gilbert Rd (Preston)
    ID 4169
    33 min
  • 10
    Walk to Preston
    Walk to
    Preston
    20 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Forest Hill to Preston?

    The fastest way takes 91 minutes, using Bus line 765, Bus line BELGRAVE, Bus line 11.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Forest Hill to Preston?

    The alternative route takes 98 minutes, using Bus line 703, Bus line LILYDALE, Bus line 11.

  • Is there a direct bus between Forest Hill and Preston in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line, one train line and one tram line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 31 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Forest Hill to Preston in Melbourne?

    The 765 bus line goes from Forest Hill Sc/Canterbury Rd (Forest Hill) station near Forest Hill to Box Hill station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one tram line till Box Hill station near Preston in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from Forest Hill to Preston in Melbourne by bus, train and tram?

    The total travel time between Forest Hill and Preston in Melbourne by bus, train and tram is about 1 hr 31 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Forest Hill to get to Preston in Melbourne?

    Get on the 765 bus from the Forest Hill Sc/Canterbury Rd (Forest Hill) stop near Forest Hill in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Forest Hill and Preston in Melbourne?

    Get off the bus at the Box Hill station, which is closest to Preston in Melbourne.

  • How much is the total bus, train and tram fare from Forest Hill to Preston?

    The ride from Forest Hill to Preston costs A$5.30.

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