How to get from Research to Caroline Springs - Bal by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Research to Caroline Springs - Bal in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 579 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 BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON train from Southern Cross station to Caroline Springs station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 26 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

146minA$5.30
Bus - 579
579
Train - HURSTBRIDGE
HURSTBRIDGE
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Walk to Caroline Springs - Bal
Leaves from Post Office/Main Rd (Research)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Research
  • 2
    Bus - 579579
    Wait for bus
    579
    Eltham
  • 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
    Southern Cross
    52 min
  • 7
    Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTONBALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Wait for train
    BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Ballarat
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Caroline Springs
    24 min
  • 9
    Walk to Caroline Springs - Bal
    Walk to
    Caroline Springs - Bal
    3.91 km • 50 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Research to Caroline Springs - Bal

The distance between Research, Melbourne and Caroline Springs - Bal, Melbourne is approximately 56.35 km, which can typically be travelled in 146 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Research to Caroline Springs - Bal 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 Caroline Springs - Bal, Melbourne

Caroline Springs - Bal is located at Caroline Springs - Bal, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Caroline Springs Library/Caroline Springs Bvd (Caroline Springs).

Train stations close to Caroline Springs - Bal:

  • Caroline Springs
  • Watergardens
  • Keilor Plains

Bus stations close to Caroline Springs - Bal:

  • Caroline Springs Library/Caroline Springs Bvd (Caroline Springs)
  • Caroline Springs Square Sc (Caroline Springs)
  • The Crossing/Caroline Springs Bvd (Caroline Springs)

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Research to Caroline Springs - Bal?

    The fastest way takes 146 minutes, using Bus line 579, Bus line HURSTBRIDGE, Bus line BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON.

  • Is there a direct bus between Research and Caroline Springs - Bal in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 26 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Research to Caroline Springs - Bal in Melbourne?

    The 579 bus line goes from Eltham 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 Caroline Springs - Bal in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from Research to Caroline Springs - Bal in Melbourne by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Research and Caroline Springs - Bal in Melbourne by bus and train is about 2 hr 26 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Research to get to Caroline Springs - Bal in Melbourne?

    Get on the 579 bus from the Eltham stop near Research in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Research and Caroline Springs - Bal in Melbourne?

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

  • How much is the bus fare from Research to Caroline Springs - Bal?

    The ride from Research to Caroline Springs - Bal costs A$5.30.

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