How to get from Research to Bonbeach by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Research to Bonbeach in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 578 bus from Post Office/Main Rd (Research) station to Eltham Station/Main Rd (Eltham) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the HURSTBRIDGE train and finally take the FRANKSTON train from Flinders Street station to Bonbeach station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 57 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

117minA$5.30
Bus - 578
578
Train - HURSTBRIDGE
HURSTBRIDGE
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Leaves from Post Office/Main Rd (Research)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Research
  • 2
    Bus - 578578
    Wait for bus
    578
    Eltham Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Eltham Station/Main Rd (Eltham)
    ID 21490
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Eltham
    50 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - HURSTBRIDGEHURSTBRIDGE
    Wait for train
    HURSTBRIDGE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    45 min
  • 7
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    Frankston
  • 8
    Ride to train station Bonbeach
    Ride to train station
    Bonbeach
    54 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via 578, 902 and FRANKSTON

To get from Research to Bonbeach in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 578 bus from Post Office/Main Rd (Research) station to Eltham Station/Main Rd (Eltham) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 902 bus and finally take the FRANKSTON train from Edithvale station to Bonbeach station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 26 min. The ride fare is A$3.30.

146minA$3.30
Bus - 578
578
Bus - 902
902
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Leaves from Post Office/Main Rd (Research)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Research
  • 2
    Bus - 578578
    Wait for bus
    578
    Eltham Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Eltham Station/Main Rd (Eltham)
    ID 21490
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Eltham Station/Main Rd (Eltham)
    ID 42635
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 902902
    Wait for bus
    902
    Chelsea
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Edithvale Railway Station/Edithvale Rd (Edithvale)
    ID 42763
    99 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Edithvale
    130 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    Frankston
  • 9
    Ride to train station Bonbeach
    Ride to train station
    Bonbeach
    4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Research to Bonbeach

The distance between Research, Melbourne and Bonbeach, Melbourne is approximately 63.2 km, which can typically be travelled in 117 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Research to Bonbeach 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 Research

Research is located at Research, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Research Primary School/Main Rd (Research).

Train stations close to Research:

  • Eltham

Bus stations close to Research:

  • Research Primary School/Main Rd (Research)
  • Research Park/Main Rd (Research)
  • Beddoe St/Research-Warrandyte Rd (Research)

Public transport stations close to Bonbeach, Melbourne

Bonbeach is located at Bonbeach, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Monaco Ave/Cannes Ave (Bonbeach).

Train stations close to Bonbeach:

  • Bonbeach
  • Chelsea
  • Carrum

Bus stations close to Bonbeach:

  • Monaco Ave/Cannes Ave (Bonbeach)
  • Warren St/Patterson St (Bonbeach)
  • Bondi Rd/Genoa Ave (Bonbeach)

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via 578, 902 and FRANKSTON

To get from Research to Bonbeach in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 578 bus from Post Office/Main Rd (Research) station to Eltham Station/Main Rd (Eltham) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 902 bus and finally take the FRANKSTON train from Edithvale station to Bonbeach station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 26 min. The ride fare is A$3.30.

146minA$3.30
Bus - 578
578
Bus - 902
902
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Leaves from Post Office/Main Rd (Research)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Research
  • 2
    Bus - 578578
    Wait for bus
    578
    Eltham Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Eltham Station/Main Rd (Eltham)
    ID 21490
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Eltham Station/Main Rd (Eltham)
    ID 42635
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 902902
    Wait for bus
    902
    Chelsea
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Edithvale Railway Station/Edithvale Rd (Edithvale)
    ID 42763
    99 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Edithvale
    130 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    Frankston
  • 9
    Ride to train station Bonbeach
    Ride to train station
    Bonbeach
    4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Research to Bonbeach?

    The fastest way takes 117 minutes, using Bus line 578, Bus line HURSTBRIDGE, Bus line FRANKSTON.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Research to Bonbeach?

    The alternative route takes 146 minutes, using Bus line 578, Bus line 902, Bus line FRANKSTON.

  • Is there a direct bus between Research and Bonbeach in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 57 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Research to Bonbeach in Melbourne?

    The 578 bus line goes from Eltham Station station near Research to Eltham Station/Main Rd (Eltham) station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Eltham Station/Main Rd (Eltham) station near Bonbeach in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Research and Bonbeach in Melbourne by bus and train is about 1 hr 57 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Research to get to Bonbeach in Melbourne?

    Get on the 578 bus from the Eltham Station stop near Research in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Research and Bonbeach in Melbourne?

    Get off the bus at the Eltham Station/Main Rd (Eltham) station, which is closest to Bonbeach in Melbourne.

  • How much is the bus fare from Research to Bonbeach?

    The ride from Research to Bonbeach costs A$5.30.

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