How to get from Forrest to West Footscray by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Forrest to West Footscray 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 Forrest General Store/Birregurra - Forrest Rd (Forrest) station to Pisces Holiday Park/Great Ocean Rd (Apollo Bay) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & APOLLO BAY bus and finally take the GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG train from Geelong station to Sunshine station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 6 hr 55 min. The ride fare is A$31.64.

415minA$31.64
Walk to bus stationBus - MARENGO - COLAC VIA FORREST, SKENES CREEK, APOLLO BAY
MARENGO - COLAC VIA FORREST, SKENES CREEK, APOLLO BAY
Bus - WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & APOLLO BAY
WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & APOLLO BAY
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Walk to West Footscray
Leaves from Forrest General Store/Birregurra - Forrest Rd (Forrest)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Forrest General Store/Birregurra - Forrest Rd (Forrest)
    ID 39036
    40 m • 1 min
  • 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
    Marengo
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Pisces Holiday Park/Great Ocean Rd (Apollo Bay)
    ID 17718
    48 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Pisces Holiday Park/Great Ocean Rd (Apollo Bay)
    ID 17719
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & APOLLO BAYWARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & APOLLO BAY
    Wait for bus
    WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & APOLLO BAY
    Melbourne
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Geelong Railway Station (Geelong)
    ID 3252
    172 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Geelong
    180 m • 3 min
  • 8
    Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONGGEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Wait for train
    GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Melbourne
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Sunshine
    50 min
  • 10
    Walk to West Footscray
    Walk to
    West Footscray
    3.33 km • 42 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Forrest to West Footscray

The distance between Forrest, Melbourne and West Footscray, Melbourne is approximately 221.19 km, which can typically be travelled in 415 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Forrest to West Footscray 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 West Footscray, Melbourne

West Footscray is located at West Footscray, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Ashley St/Barkly St (West Footscray).

Train stations close to West Footscray:

  • Tottenham
  • Middle Footscray
  • West Footscray

Bus stations close to West Footscray:

  • Ashley St/Barkly St (West Footscray)
  • Alma St/Ashley St (Maidstone)
  • Central West Sc/Ashley St (West Footscray)

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Forrest to West Footscray?

    The fastest way takes 415 minutes, using Bus line MARENGO - COLAC VIA FORREST, SKENES CREEK, APOLLO BAY, Bus line WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & APOLLO BAY, Bus line GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 6 hr 55 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Forrest to West Footscray in Melbourne?

    The MARENGO - COLAC VIA FORREST, SKENES CREEK, APOLLO BAY bus line goes from Forrest General Store/Birregurra - Forrest Rd (Forrest) station near Forrest to Marengo station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Marengo station near West Footscray in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Forrest and West Footscray in Melbourne by bus and train is about 6 hr 55 min.

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

    Get on the MARENGO - COLAC VIA FORREST, SKENES CREEK, APOLLO BAY bus from the Forrest General Store/Birregurra - Forrest Rd (Forrest) stop near Forrest in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Forrest and West Footscray in Melbourne?

    Get off the bus at the Marengo station, which is closest to West Footscray in Melbourne.

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

    The ride from Forrest to West Footscray costs A$31.64.

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