How to get from Forest Hill to St Kilda East by bus and tram?

By bus and tram

To get from Forest Hill to St Kilda East in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 tram lines: take the 735 bus from Forest Hill Sc/Canterbury Rd (Forest Hill) station to Highview Gr/Burwood Hwy (Burwood East) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 75 tram and finally take the 16 tram from 70-Riversdale Rd/Glenferrie Rd (Hawthorn) station to 40-Hotham St/Balaclava Rd (St Kilda East) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 14 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

74minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 735
735
Tram - 75
75
Tram - 16
16
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 - 735735
    Wait for bus
    735
    Box Hill
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Highview Gr/Burwood Hwy (Burwood East)
    ID 8686
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    69-Highview Gr/Burwood Hwy (Burwood East)
    ID 21116
    50 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Tram - 7575
    Wait for tram
    75
    Central Pier Docklands
  • 6
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    32-Glenferrie Rd/Riversdale Rd (Hawthorn)
    ID 19302
    26 min
  • 7
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    70-Riversdale Rd/Glenferrie Rd (Hawthorn)
    ID 20561
    40 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Tram - 1616
    Wait for tram
    16
    Melbourne University Via St Kilda Beach
  • 9
    Ride to tram station 40-Hotham St/Balaclava Rd (St Kilda East)
    Ride to tram station
    40-Hotham St/Balaclava Rd (St Kilda East)
    ID 20647
    23 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus, train and tram

To get from Forest Hill to St Kilda East 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 16 tram from 74-Glenferrie Railway Station/Glenferrie Rd (Hawthorn) station to 40-Hotham St/Balaclava Rd (St Kilda East) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 15 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

75minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 703
703
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Tram - 16
16
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
    Glenferrie
    20 min
  • 7
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    74-Glenferrie Railway Station/Glenferrie Rd (Hawthorn)
    ID 20568
    80 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Tram - 1616
    Wait for tram
    16
    Melbourne University Via St Kilda Beach
  • 9
    Ride to tram station 40-Hotham St/Balaclava Rd (St Kilda East)
    Ride to tram station
    40-Hotham St/Balaclava Rd (St Kilda East)
    ID 20647
    26 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Forest Hill to St Kilda East

The distance between Forest Hill, Melbourne and St Kilda East, Melbourne is approximately 22.6 km, which can typically be travelled in 74 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Forest Hill to St Kilda East by bus 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 St Kilda East, Melbourne

St Kilda East is located at St Kilda East, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Carlisle St/Hotham St (St Kilda East).

Bus stations close to St Kilda East:

  • Carlisle St/Hotham St (St Kilda East)
  • Balaclava Rd/Hotham St (St Kilda East)
  • The Avenue/Hotham St (St Kilda East)

Related Routes

By bus, train and tram

To get from Forest Hill to St Kilda East 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 16 tram from 74-Glenferrie Railway Station/Glenferrie Rd (Hawthorn) station to 40-Hotham St/Balaclava Rd (St Kilda East) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 15 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

75minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 703
703
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Tram - 16
16
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
    Glenferrie
    20 min
  • 7
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    74-Glenferrie Railway Station/Glenferrie Rd (Hawthorn)
    ID 20568
    80 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Tram - 1616
    Wait for tram
    16
    Melbourne University Via St Kilda Beach
  • 9
    Ride to tram station 40-Hotham St/Balaclava Rd (St Kilda East)
    Ride to tram station
    40-Hotham St/Balaclava Rd (St Kilda East)
    ID 20647
    26 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Forest Hill to St Kilda East?

    The fastest way takes 74 minutes, using Bus line 735, Bus line 75, Bus line 16.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Forest Hill to St Kilda East?

    The alternative route takes 75 minutes, using Bus line 703, Bus line LILYDALE, Bus line 16.

  • Is there a direct bus between Forest Hill and St Kilda East in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 tram lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 14 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Forest Hill to St Kilda East in Melbourne?

    The 735 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 2 tram lines till Box Hill station near St Kilda East in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from Forest Hill to St Kilda East in Melbourne by bus and tram?

    The total travel time between Forest Hill and St Kilda East in Melbourne by bus and tram is about 1 hr 14 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Forest Hill to get to St Kilda East in Melbourne?

    Get on the 735 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 St Kilda East in Melbourne?

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

  • How much is the bus fare from Forest Hill to St Kilda East?

    The ride from Forest Hill to St Kilda East costs A$5.30.

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