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

From Research to Glen Iris by bus, train and tram

To get from Research to Glen Iris 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 6 tram from 13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City) station to 53-Malvern Rd/High St (Glen Iris) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 47 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

107minA$5.30
Bus - 578
578
Train - HURSTBRIDGE
HURSTBRIDGE
Tram - 6
6
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 - 66
    Wait for tram
    6
    Glen Iris
  • 9
    Ride to tram station 53-Malvern Rd/High St (Glen Iris)
    Ride to tram station
    53-Malvern Rd/High St (Glen Iris)
    ID 16757
    30 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Research to Glen Iris by bus, train and tram via 579, HURSTBRIDGE and 6

To get from Research to Glen Iris in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one tram line: 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 6 tram from 13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City) station to 53-Malvern Rd/High St (Glen Iris) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 37 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

97minA$5.30
Bus - 579
579
Train - HURSTBRIDGE
HURSTBRIDGE
Tram - 6
6
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
    11 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 - 66
    Wait for tram
    6
    Glen Iris
  • 9
    Ride to tram station 53-Malvern Rd/High St (Glen Iris)
    Ride to tram station
    53-Malvern Rd/High St (Glen Iris)
    ID 16757
    29 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Research to Glen Iris

The distance between Research, Melbourne and Glen Iris, Melbourne is approximately 40.33 km, which can typically be travelled in 107 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Research to Glen Iris 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 Glen Iris, Melbourne

Glen Iris is located at Glen Iris, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Glen Iris Station/Wills St (Glen Iris).

Train stations close to Glen Iris:

  • Glen Iris

Bus stations close to Glen Iris:

  • Glen Iris Station/Wills St (Glen Iris)
  • Brixton Rise/High St (Glen Iris)
  • Ferncroft Ave/Wattletree Rd (Malvern East)

Related Routes

Alternative route from Research to Glen Iris by bus, train and tram via 579, HURSTBRIDGE and 6

To get from Research to Glen Iris in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one tram line: 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 6 tram from 13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City) station to 53-Malvern Rd/High St (Glen Iris) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 37 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

97minA$5.30
Bus - 579
579
Train - HURSTBRIDGE
HURSTBRIDGE
Tram - 6
6
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
    11 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 - 66
    Wait for tram
    6
    Glen Iris
  • 9
    Ride to tram station 53-Malvern Rd/High St (Glen Iris)
    Ride to tram station
    53-Malvern Rd/High St (Glen Iris)
    ID 16757
    29 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Research to Glen Iris?

    The fastest way takes 107 minutes, using Bus line 578, Bus line HURSTBRIDGE, Bus line 6.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Research to Glen Iris?

    The alternative route takes 97 minutes, using Bus line 579, Bus line HURSTBRIDGE, Bus line 6.

  • Is there a direct bus between Research and Glen Iris 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 47 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Research to Glen Iris 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 Glen Iris in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Research and Glen Iris in Melbourne by bus, train and tram is about 1 hr 47 min.

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

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

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

    The ride from Research to Glen Iris costs A$5.30.

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