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

By bus and train

To get from Forest Hill to Watsonia in Melbourne, take the 902 bus from Glen Valley Rd/Springvale Rd (Forest Hill) station to Eltham Station/Main Rd (Eltham) station. Next, take the HURSTBRIDGE train from Eltham station to Watsonia station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 19 min. The ride fare is A$3.30.

79minA$3.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 902
902
Train - HURSTBRIDGE
HURSTBRIDGE
Leaves from Glen Valley Rd/Springvale Rd (Forest Hill)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Glen Valley Rd/Springvale Rd (Forest Hill)
    ID 12522
    860 m • 11 min
  • 2
    Bus - 902902
    Wait for bus
    902
    Airport West
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Eltham Station/Main Rd (Eltham)
    ID 43683
    41 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Eltham
    20 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - HURSTBRIDGEHURSTBRIDGE
    Wait for train
    HURSTBRIDGE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station Watsonia
    Ride to train station
    Watsonia
    11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via 703, 901 and HURSTBRIDGE

To get from Forest Hill to Watsonia 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 901 bus and finally take the HURSTBRIDGE train from Greensborough station to Watsonia 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 - 901
901
Train - HURSTBRIDGE
HURSTBRIDGE
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 bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Blackburn Station/Railway Rd (Blackburn)
    ID 5261
    150 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 901901
    Wait for bus
    901
    Melbourne Airport
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Greensborough Station/Para Rd (Greensborough)
    ID 2707
    38 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Greensborough
    90 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Train - HURSTBRIDGEHURSTBRIDGE
    Wait for train
    HURSTBRIDGE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 9
    Ride to train station Watsonia
    Ride to train station
    Watsonia
    4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Forest Hill to Watsonia

The distance between Forest Hill, Melbourne and Watsonia, Melbourne is approximately 27.07 km, which can typically be travelled in 79 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Forest Hill to Watsonia 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 Watsonia, Melbourne

Watsonia is located at Watsonia, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Watsonia Railway Station/Greensborough Hwy (Watsonia).

Train stations close to Watsonia:

  • Watsonia
  • Macleod
  • Greensborough

Bus stations close to Watsonia:

  • Watsonia Railway Station/Greensborough Hwy (Watsonia)
  • Watsonia Railway Station/Grace St (Watsonia)
  • Watsonia Railway Station/Morwell Ave (Watsonia)

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via 703, 901 and HURSTBRIDGE

To get from Forest Hill to Watsonia 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 901 bus and finally take the HURSTBRIDGE train from Greensborough station to Watsonia 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 - 901
901
Train - HURSTBRIDGE
HURSTBRIDGE
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 bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Blackburn Station/Railway Rd (Blackburn)
    ID 5261
    150 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 901901
    Wait for bus
    901
    Melbourne Airport
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Greensborough Station/Para Rd (Greensborough)
    ID 2707
    38 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Greensborough
    90 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Train - HURSTBRIDGEHURSTBRIDGE
    Wait for train
    HURSTBRIDGE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 9
    Ride to train station Watsonia
    Ride to train station
    Watsonia
    4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 79 minutes, using Bus line 902, Bus line HURSTBRIDGE.

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

    The alternative route takes 89 minutes, using Bus line 703, Bus line 901, Bus line HURSTBRIDGE.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 19 min.

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

    The 902 bus line goes from Glen Valley Rd/Springvale Rd (Forest Hill) station near Forest Hill to Airport West station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Airport West station near Watsonia in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Forest Hill and Watsonia in Melbourne by bus and train is about 1 hr 19 min.

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

    Get on the 902 bus from the Glen Valley Rd/Springvale Rd (Forest Hill) stop near Forest Hill in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the bus at the Airport West station, which is closest to Watsonia in Melbourne.

  • How much is the bus fare from Forest Hill to Watsonia?

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

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