There are 4 ways to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Forrest by train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Colac Stationtrain Geelong
- Take the bus from Colac Station/Gellibrand St to Forrest General Store/Birregurra - Forrest Rdbus Marengo - Colac Via Forrest, Skenes Creek, Apollo Bay
5h 12m$41–46Drive 164.9 km
cheapest- Drive from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Forrestcar 164.9 km
2h 1m$30–43Bus
- Take the bus from Sunshine Station/City Pl to Geelong Station/Railway Tcebus
- Take the bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Colac Station/Gellibrand Stbus
- Take the bus from Colac Station/Gellibrand St to Forrest General Store/Birregurra - Forrest Rdbus
6h 27m$34–63Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Melbourne-MEL to Forrest164.9 km
2h 1m
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Forrest by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Forrest is to drive which costs $29 - $45 and takes 2h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Forrest is to drive which takes 2h 1m and costs $29 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Forrest. However, there are services departing from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr and arriving at Forrest General Store/Birregurra - Forrest Rd via Sunshine Station/City Pl, Geelong Station/Railway Tce and Colac Station/Gellibrand St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 27m.
The distance between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Forrest is 218 km. The road distance is 164.9 km.
The best way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Forrest without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 12m and costs $41 - $46.
It takes approximately 5h 12m to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Forrest, including transfers.
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Forrest bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Sunshine Station/City Pl.
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Forrest bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Geelong Station/Railway Tce.
Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Forrest is 165 km. It takes approximately 2h 1m to drive from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Forrest.
There are 353+ hotels available in Forrest.
What companies run services between Melbourne Airport (MEL), Australia and Forrest, VIC, Australia?
You can take a bus from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr to Forrest General Store/Birregurra - Forrest Rd via Sunshine Station/Dickson St, Sunshine Station/City Pl, Geelong Station/Railway Tce, and Colac Station/Gellibrand St in around 6h 27m.
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- V-Line
Train from Southern Cross Station to Colac Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $9–13
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- Transport Victoria
Bus from Colac Station/Gellibrand St to Forrest General Store/Birregurra - Forrest Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $4–5
- Website
- Transport Victoria
Bus from Colac Station/Gellibrand St to Forrest General Store/Birregurra - Forrest Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $4–5
- Website
- Transport Victoria
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- V/Line
Bus from Sunshine Station/City Pl to Geelong Station/Railway Tce
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $1–15
- Website
- V/Line
- Schedules at
- V/Line
- Book at
- V/Line
Bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Colac Station/Gellibrand St
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Melbourne-MEL to Forrest
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Forrest. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.