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

By bus and train

To get from Forrest to Watsonia 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 HURSTBRIDGE train from Southern Cross station to Watsonia station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 6 hr 50 min. The ride fare is A$37.30.

410minA$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 - HURSTBRIDGE
HURSTBRIDGE
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
    Train - HURSTBRIDGEHURSTBRIDGE
    Wait for train
    HURSTBRIDGE
    Hurstbridge
  • 8
    Ride to train station Watsonia
    Ride to train station
    Watsonia
    40 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Forrest to Watsonia

The distance between Forrest, Melbourne and Watsonia, Melbourne is approximately 227 km, which can typically be travelled in 410 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Forrest 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 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 Watsonia, Melbourne

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

Train stations close to Watsonia:

  • Macleod
  • Greensborough
  • Watsonia

Bus stations close to Watsonia:

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

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 410 minutes, using Bus line MARENGO - COLAC VIA FORREST, SKENES CREEK, APOLLO BAY, Bus line WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC, Bus line HURSTBRIDGE.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 6 hr 50 min.

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

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

    The total travel time between Forrest and Watsonia in Melbourne by bus and train is about 6 hr 50 min.

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

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

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

    The ride from Forrest to Watsonia costs A$37.30.

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