How to get from Forest Hill to Sassafras by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Forest Hill to Sassafras in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train 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 BELGRAVE train and finally take the 688 bus from Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy (Upper Ferntree Gully) station to Hethersett Rd/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Sassafras) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 17 min. The ride fare is A$3.30.

77minA$3.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 703
703
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Bus - 688
688
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 - BELGRAVEBELGRAVE
    Wait for train
    BELGRAVE
    Belgrave
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Upper Ferntree Gully
    26 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy (Upper Ferntree Gully)
    ID 18863
    120 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 688688
    Wait for bus
    688
    Croydon
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Hethersett Rd/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Sassafras)
    Ride to bus station
    Hethersett Rd/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Sassafras)
    ID 12574
    13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus

To get from Forest Hill to Sassafras in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 703 bus from Forest Hill Sc/Canterbury Rd (Forest Hill) station to Bellevue Ave/Blackburn Rd (Burwood East) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 732 bus and finally take the 688 bus from Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy (Upper Ferntree Gully) station to Hethersett Rd/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Sassafras) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 29 min. The ride fare is A$3.30.

89minA$3.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 703
703
Bus - 732
732
Bus - 688
688
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
    Middle Brighton
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bellevue Ave/Blackburn Rd (Burwood East)
    ID 15870
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Blackburn Rd/Burwood Hwy (Burwood East)
    ID 8243
    110 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 732732
    Wait for bus
    732
    Upper Ferntree Gully
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy (Upper Ferntree Gully)
    ID 18862
    33 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy (Upper Ferntree Gully)
    ID 18863
    20 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 688688
    Wait for bus
    688
    Croydon
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Hethersett Rd/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Sassafras)
    Ride to bus station
    Hethersett Rd/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Sassafras)
    ID 12574
    13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Forest Hill to Sassafras

The distance between Forest Hill, Melbourne and Sassafras, Melbourne is approximately 29.83 km, which can typically be travelled in 77 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Forest Hill to Sassafras 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 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 Sassafras, Melbourne

Sassafras is located at Sassafras, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Hethersett Rd/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Sassafras).

Train stations close to Sassafras:

  • Upwey
  • Tecoma
  • Upper Ferntree Gully

Bus stations close to Sassafras:

  • Hethersett Rd/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Sassafras)
  • Clarkmont Rd/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Sassafras)
  • Sherbrooke Community School/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Sassafras)

Related Routes

By bus

To get from Forest Hill to Sassafras in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 703 bus from Forest Hill Sc/Canterbury Rd (Forest Hill) station to Bellevue Ave/Blackburn Rd (Burwood East) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 732 bus and finally take the 688 bus from Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy (Upper Ferntree Gully) station to Hethersett Rd/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Sassafras) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 29 min. The ride fare is A$3.30.

89minA$3.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 703
703
Bus - 732
732
Bus - 688
688
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
    Middle Brighton
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bellevue Ave/Blackburn Rd (Burwood East)
    ID 15870
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Blackburn Rd/Burwood Hwy (Burwood East)
    ID 8243
    110 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 732732
    Wait for bus
    732
    Upper Ferntree Gully
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy (Upper Ferntree Gully)
    ID 18862
    33 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy (Upper Ferntree Gully)
    ID 18863
    20 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 688688
    Wait for bus
    688
    Croydon
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Hethersett Rd/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Sassafras)
    Ride to bus station
    Hethersett Rd/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Sassafras)
    ID 12574
    13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 77 minutes, using Bus line 703, Bus line BELGRAVE, Bus line 688.

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

    The alternative route takes 89 minutes, using Bus line 703, Bus line 732, Bus line 688.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 17 min.

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

    The 703 bus line goes from Forest Hill Sc/Canterbury Rd (Forest Hill) station near Forest Hill to Blackburn station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Blackburn station near Sassafras in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Forest Hill and Sassafras in Melbourne by bus and train is about 1 hr 17 min.

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

    Get on the 703 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 Sassafras in Melbourne?

    Get off the bus at the Blackburn stop, which is closest to Sassafras in Melbourne.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Forest Hill to Sassafras?

    The ride from Forest Hill to Sassafras costs A$3.30.

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