How to get from Research to Cranbourne North by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Research to Cranbourne North 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 CRANBOURNE train from Flinders Street station to Merinda Park station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 120 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

120minA$5.30
Bus - 578
578
Train - HURSTBRIDGE
HURSTBRIDGE
Train - CRANBOURNE
CRANBOURNE
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
    47 min
  • 7
    Train - CRANBOURNECRANBOURNE
    Wait for train
    CRANBOURNE
    Cranbourne
  • 8
    Ride to train station Merinda Park
    Ride to train station
    Merinda Park
    54 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via 579, HURSTBRIDGE and CRANBOURNE

To get from Research to Cranbourne North 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 CRANBOURNE train from Flinders Street station to Merinda Park station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 4 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

124minA$5.30
Bus - 579
579
Train - HURSTBRIDGE
HURSTBRIDGE
Train - CRANBOURNE
CRANBOURNE
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
    Flinders Street
    45 min
  • 7
    Train - CRANBOURNECRANBOURNE
    Wait for train
    CRANBOURNE
    Cranbourne
  • 8
    Ride to train station Merinda Park
    Ride to train station
    Merinda Park
    54 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Research to Cranbourne North

The distance between Research, Melbourne and Cranbourne North, Melbourne is approximately 70.63 km, which can typically be travelled in 120 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Research to Cranbourne North 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 Cranbourne North, Melbourne

Cranbourne North is located at Cranbourne North, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Merinda Park Station/Endeavour Dr (Cranbourne North).

Train stations close to Cranbourne North:

  • Merinda Park
  • Lynbrook
  • Cranbourne

Bus stations close to Cranbourne North:

  • Merinda Park Station/Endeavour Dr (Cranbourne North)
  • Merinda Park Station (Cranbourne North)
  • Merinda Park Bvd (Cranbourne North)

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via 579, HURSTBRIDGE and CRANBOURNE

To get from Research to Cranbourne North 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 CRANBOURNE train from Flinders Street station to Merinda Park station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 4 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

124minA$5.30
Bus - 579
579
Train - HURSTBRIDGE
HURSTBRIDGE
Train - CRANBOURNE
CRANBOURNE
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
    Flinders Street
    45 min
  • 7
    Train - CRANBOURNECRANBOURNE
    Wait for train
    CRANBOURNE
    Cranbourne
  • 8
    Ride to train station Merinda Park
    Ride to train station
    Merinda Park
    54 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Research to Cranbourne North?

    The fastest way takes 120 minutes, using Bus line 578, Bus line HURSTBRIDGE, Bus line CRANBOURNE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Research to Cranbourne North?

    The alternative route takes 124 minutes, using Bus line 579, Bus line HURSTBRIDGE, Bus line CRANBOURNE.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 120 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Research to Cranbourne North 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 Cranbourne North in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Research and Cranbourne North in Melbourne by bus and train is about 120 min.

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

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

  • How much is the bus fare from Research to Cranbourne North?

    The ride from Research to Cranbourne North costs A$5.30.

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