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

By bus and train

To get from Forrest to Templestowe 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 906 bus from King St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City) station to Serpells Rd/Blackburn Rd (Doncaster East) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 6 hr 49 min. The ride fare is A$37.30.

409minA$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
Bus - 906
906
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
    King St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City)
    ID 19549
    560 m • 8 min
  • 8
    Bus - 906906
    Wait for bus
    906
    Warrandyte
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Serpells Rd/Blackburn Rd (Doncaster East)
    Ride to bus station
    Serpells Rd/Blackburn Rd (Doncaster East)
    ID 4019
    41 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Forrest to Templestowe

The distance between Forrest, Melbourne and Templestowe, Melbourne is approximately 231.66 km, which can typically be travelled in 409 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Forrest to Templestowe 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 Templestowe, Melbourne

Templestowe is located at Templestowe, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Dickens Cl/Thomas Hardy Dr (Templestowe).

Bus stations close to Templestowe:

  • Dickens Cl/Thomas Hardy Dr (Templestowe)
  • Thomas Hardy Dr/Blackburn Rd (Templestowe)
  • Zerbe Ave/Blackburn Rd (Doncaster East)

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 409 minutes, using Bus line MARENGO - COLAC VIA FORREST, SKENES CREEK, APOLLO BAY, Bus line WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC, Bus line 906.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 6 hr 49 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Forrest to Templestowe 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 Templestowe in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Forrest and Templestowe in Melbourne by bus and train is about 6 hr 49 min.

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

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

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

    The ride from Forrest to Templestowe costs A$37.30.

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