How to get from Research to Caulfield by bus, train and tram?

By bus, train and tram

To get from Research to Caulfield in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one tram 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 HURSTBRIDGE train and finally take the 67 tram from 13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City) station to 53-Glenhuntly Tram Depot/Glenhuntly Rd (Caulfield) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 54 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

114minA$5.30
Bus - 578
578
Train - HURSTBRIDGE
HURSTBRIDGE
Tram - 67
67
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
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City)
    ID 19499
    60 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Tram - 6767
    Wait for tram
    67
    Carnegie
  • 9
    Ride to tram station 53-Glenhuntly Tram Depot/Glenhuntly Rd (Caulfield)
    Ride to tram station
    53-Glenhuntly Tram Depot/Glenhuntly Rd (Caulfield)
    ID 19072
    33 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and train

To get from Research to Caulfield 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 Glenhuntly station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 41 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

101minA$5.30
Bus - 578
578
Train - HURSTBRIDGE
HURSTBRIDGE
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Walk to Caulfield
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
    Ride to train station
    Glenhuntly
    21 min
  • 9
    Walk to Caulfield
    Walk to
    Caulfield
    1.32 km • 17 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Research to Caulfield

The distance between Research, Melbourne and Caulfield, Melbourne is approximately 40.25 km, which can typically be travelled in 114 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Research to Caulfield by bus, train and tram, 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 Caulfield, Melbourne

Caulfield is located at Caulfield, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Webb St/Glen Eira Rd (Caulfield).

Bus stations close to Caulfield:

  • Webb St/Glen Eira Rd (Caulfield)
  • Bambra Rd/Glen Eira Rd (Caulfield North)
  • Tennyson Ave/Glen Eira Rd (Caulfield North)

Related Routes

By bus and train

To get from Research to Caulfield 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 Glenhuntly station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 41 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

101minA$5.30
Bus - 578
578
Train - HURSTBRIDGE
HURSTBRIDGE
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Walk to Caulfield
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
    Ride to train station
    Glenhuntly
    21 min
  • 9
    Walk to Caulfield
    Walk to
    Caulfield
    1.32 km • 17 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 114 minutes, using Bus line 578, Bus line HURSTBRIDGE, Bus line 67.

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

    The alternative route takes 101 minutes, using Bus line 578, Bus line HURSTBRIDGE, Bus line FRANKSTON.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line, one train line and one tram line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 54 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Research to Caulfield 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 one train line and one tram line till Eltham Station/Main Rd (Eltham) station near Caulfield in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Research and Caulfield in Melbourne by bus, train and tram is about 1 hr 54 min.

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

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

  • How much is the total bus, train and tram fare from Research to Caulfield?

    The ride from Research to Caulfield costs A$5.30.

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