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

From Research to Essendon by bus and train

To get from Research to Essendon 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 CRAIGIEBURN train from Flinders Street station to Essendon station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 31 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

91minA$5.30
Bus - 578
578
Train - HURSTBRIDGE
HURSTBRIDGE
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
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 - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    Craigieburn
  • 8
    Ride to train station Essendon
    Ride to train station
    Essendon
    17 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Research to Essendon by bus and train via 578, HURSTBRIDGE and 903

To get from Research to Essendon 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 HURSTBRIDGE train and finally take the 903 bus from Heidelberg Station/Yarra St (Heidelberg) station to Essendon Station/Rose St (Essendon) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 28 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

88minA$5.30
Bus - 578
578
Train - HURSTBRIDGE
HURSTBRIDGE
Bus - 903
903
Walk to Essendon
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
    Heidelberg
    19 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Heidelberg Station/Yarra St (Heidelberg)
    ID 40949
    50 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 903903
    Wait for bus
    903
    Altona
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Essendon Station/Rose St (Essendon)
    ID 51775
    46 min
  • 10
    Walk to Essendon
    Walk to
    Essendon
    110 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Research to Essendon

The distance between Research, Melbourne and Essendon, Melbourne is approximately 39.19 km, which can typically be travelled in 91 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Research to Essendon 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 Essendon, Melbourne

Essendon is located at Essendon, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Essendon Station/Russell St (Essendon).

Train stations close to Essendon:

  • Essendon

Bus stations close to Essendon:

  • Essendon Station/Russell St (Essendon)
  • Essendon Station/Rose St (Essendon)
  • Essendon Station/Mt Alexander Rd (Essendon)

Related Routes

Alternative route from Research to Essendon by bus and train via 578, HURSTBRIDGE and 903

To get from Research to Essendon 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 HURSTBRIDGE train and finally take the 903 bus from Heidelberg Station/Yarra St (Heidelberg) station to Essendon Station/Rose St (Essendon) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 28 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

88minA$5.30
Bus - 578
578
Train - HURSTBRIDGE
HURSTBRIDGE
Bus - 903
903
Walk to Essendon
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
    Heidelberg
    19 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Heidelberg Station/Yarra St (Heidelberg)
    ID 40949
    50 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 903903
    Wait for bus
    903
    Altona
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Essendon Station/Rose St (Essendon)
    ID 51775
    46 min
  • 10
    Walk to Essendon
    Walk to
    Essendon
    110 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 91 minutes, using Bus line 578, Bus line HURSTBRIDGE, Bus line CRAIGIEBURN.

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

    The alternative route takes 88 minutes, using Bus line 578, Bus line HURSTBRIDGE, Bus line 903.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 31 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Research to Essendon 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 Essendon in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Research and Essendon in Melbourne by bus and train is about 1 hr 31 min.

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

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

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

    The ride from Research to Essendon costs A$5.30.

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