What is the cheapest way to get from Melton to Forest Hill?

The cheapest way to get from Melton to Forest Hill is to line 456 bus and bus which costs $6 and takes 4h 11m.

What is the fastest way to get from Melton to Forest Hill?

The fastest way to get from Melton to Forest Hill is to drive which takes 56 min and costs $10 - $15.

Is there a direct bus between Melton and Forest Hill?

No, there is no direct bus from Melton to Forest Hill. However, there are services departing from Melton Bus Interchange/Palmerston St and arriving at Forest Hill SC/Canterbury Rd via Sunshine Station/Dickson St and Box Hill Bus Station/Station St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.

Is there a direct train between Melton and Forest Hill?

No, there is no direct train from Melton station to Forest Hill station. However, there are services departing from Melton Station and arriving at Nunawading Station via Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 13m.

How far is it from Melton to Forest Hill?

The distance between Melton and Forest Hill is 63 km. The road distance is 57.6 km.

How do I travel from Melton to Forest Hill without a car?

The best way to get from Melton to Forest Hill without a car is to train which takes 2h 13m and costs $25 - $29.

How long does it take to get from Melton to Forest Hill?

It takes approximately 2h 13m to get from Melton to Forest Hill, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Melton to Forest Hill bus from?

Melton to Forest Hill bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Melton Bus Interchange/Palmerston St station.

Where do I catch the Melton to Forest Hill train from?

Melton to Forest Hill train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Melton Station.

Train or bus from Melton to Forest Hill?

The best way to get from Melton to Forest Hill is to train which takes 2h 13m and costs $25 - $29. Alternatively, you can line 456 bus and bus, which costs $6 and takes 4h 11m.

Where does the Melton to Forest Hill bus arrive?

Melton to Forest Hill bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Sunshine Station/Dickson St.

Where does the Melton to Forest Hill train arrive?

Melton to Forest Hill train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Southern Cross Station.

Can I drive from Melton to Forest Hill?

Yes, the driving distance between Melton to Forest Hill is 58 km. It takes approximately 56 min to drive from Melton to Forest Hill.

Where can I stay near Forest Hill?

There are 5195+ hotels available in Forest Hill.

Melton to Forest Hill - 4 ways to travel via train, line 456 bus, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Melton to Forest Hill by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Melton Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain Ballarat
2. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Nunawading Stationtrain Belgrave / ...
2h 13m
$26–29
Line 456 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Melton Bus Interchange/Palmerston St to Sunshine Station/Dickson Stbus 456
2. Take the bus from Sunshine Station/Dickson St to Box Hill Bus Station/Station Stbus 903
4h 11m
$6
Drive 57.6 km
1. Drive from Melton to Forest Hillcar 57.6 km
56 min
$11–15
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Melton to Forest Hilltaxi 57.6 km
56 min
$130–160

Melton to Forest Hill by bus and train

286Weekly Services

2h 13mAverage Duration

$26Cheapest Price

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Distance: 63.2 km
Duration: 2h 13m

What companies run services between Melton, VIC, Australia and Forest Hill, VIC, Australia?

You can take a bus from Barries Rd/Station Rd to Canterbury Rd/Springvale Rd via Melton Station/Brooklyn Rd, Melton Station, Southern Cross Station, Nunawading Station, and Nunawading Station/Springvale Rd in around 2h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Melton Bus Interchange/Palmerston St to Forest Hill SC/Canterbury Rd via Sunshine Station/Dickson St and Box Hill Bus Station/Station St in around 4h 11m.

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