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

From Forrest to Sydenham by bus and train

To get from Forrest to Sydenham in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: 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 SUNBURY train from Footscray station to Watergardens station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 6 hr 20 min. The ride fare is A$37.30.

380minA$37.30
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
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
Walk to Sydenham
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
    Footscray
    128 min
  • 7
    Train - SUNBURYSUNBURY
    Wait for train
    SUNBURY
    Sunbury
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Watergardens
    25 min
  • 9
    Walk to Sydenham
    Walk to
    Sydenham
    910 m • 12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Forrest to Sydenham by bus and train via MARENGO - COLAC VIA FORREST, SKENES CREEK, APOLLO BAY, WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC and 420

To get from Forrest to Sydenham 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 420 bus from Deer Park Station/Mt Derrimut Rd (Deer Park) station to Watergardens Station/Watergardens Circuit Rd (Taylors Lakes) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 6 hr 23 min. The ride fare is A$47.46.

383minA$47.46
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 - 420
420
Walk to Sydenham
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
    Deer Park
    115 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Deer Park Station/Mt Derrimut Rd (Deer Park)
    ID 28531
    140 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 420420
    Wait for bus
    420
    Watergardens Station
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Watergardens Station/Watergardens Circuit Rd (Taylors Lakes)
    ID 21128
    29 min
  • 10
    Walk to Sydenham
    Walk to
    Sydenham
    1.12 km • 15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Forrest to Sydenham

The distance between Forrest, Melbourne and Sydenham, Melbourne is approximately 219.03 km, which can typically be travelled in 380 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Forrest to Sydenham 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 Sydenham, Melbourne

Sydenham is located at Sydenham, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Carrington St/Melton Hwy (Sydenham).

Train stations close to Sydenham:

  • Keilor Plains
  • Watergardens

Bus stations close to Sydenham:

  • Carrington St/Melton Hwy (Sydenham)
  • Arran Ct/Melton Hwy (Sydenham)
  • Overton Lea Bvd/Melton Hwy (Sydenham)

Related Routes

Alternative route from Forrest to Sydenham by bus and train via MARENGO - COLAC VIA FORREST, SKENES CREEK, APOLLO BAY, WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC and 420

To get from Forrest to Sydenham 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 420 bus from Deer Park Station/Mt Derrimut Rd (Deer Park) station to Watergardens Station/Watergardens Circuit Rd (Taylors Lakes) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 6 hr 23 min. The ride fare is A$47.46.

383minA$47.46
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 - 420
420
Walk to Sydenham
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
    Deer Park
    115 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Deer Park Station/Mt Derrimut Rd (Deer Park)
    ID 28531
    140 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 420420
    Wait for bus
    420
    Watergardens Station
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Watergardens Station/Watergardens Circuit Rd (Taylors Lakes)
    ID 21128
    29 min
  • 10
    Walk to Sydenham
    Walk to
    Sydenham
    1.12 km • 15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 380 minutes, using Bus line MARENGO - COLAC VIA FORREST, SKENES CREEK, APOLLO BAY, Bus line WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC, Bus line SUNBURY.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Forrest to Sydenham?

    The alternative route takes 383 minutes, using Bus line MARENGO - COLAC VIA FORREST, SKENES CREEK, APOLLO BAY, Bus line WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC, Bus line 420.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 6 hr 20 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Forrest to Sydenham 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 2 train lines till Colac Railway Station (Colac) station near Sydenham in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Forrest and Sydenham in Melbourne by bus and train is about 6 hr 20 min.

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

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

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

    The ride from Forrest to Sydenham costs A$37.30.

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