How to get from Research to Hawthorn East by bus and train?

From Research to Hawthorn East by bus and train

To get from Research to Hawthorn East 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 LILYDALE train from Flinders Street station to Auburn station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 26 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

86minA$5.30
Bus - 578
578
Train - HURSTBRIDGE
HURSTBRIDGE
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
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 - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    Lilydale
  • 8
    Ride to train station Auburn
    Ride to train station
    Auburn
    22 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Research to Hawthorn East by bus and train via 578, 902 and BELGRAVE

To get from Research to Hawthorn East 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 902 bus and finally take the BELGRAVE train from Nunawading station to Auburn station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 38 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

98minA$5.30
Bus - 578
578
Bus - 902
902
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
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 bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Eltham Station/Main Rd (Eltham)
    ID 42635
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 902902
    Wait for bus
    902
    Chelsea
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Nunawading Railway Station/Springvale Rd (Nunawading)
    ID 21323
    39 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Nunawading
    40 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - BELGRAVEBELGRAVE
    Wait for train
    BELGRAVE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 9
    Ride to train station Auburn
    Ride to train station
    Auburn
    21 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Research to Hawthorn East

The distance between Research, Melbourne and Hawthorn East, Melbourne is approximately 41.64 km, which can typically be travelled in 86 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Research to Hawthorn East 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 Hawthorn East, Melbourne

Hawthorn East is located at Hawthorn East, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Auburn Railway Station/Auburn Rd (Hawthorn East).

Train stations close to Hawthorn East:

  • Auburn
  • Glenferrie

Bus stations close to Hawthorn East:

  • Auburn Railway Station/Auburn Rd (Hawthorn East)
  • Auburn Station/Auburn Rd (Hawthorn)
  • Liddiard Rd/Auburn Rd (Hawthorn East)

Related Routes

Alternative route from Research to Hawthorn East by bus and train via 578, 902 and BELGRAVE

To get from Research to Hawthorn East 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 902 bus and finally take the BELGRAVE train from Nunawading station to Auburn station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 38 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

98minA$5.30
Bus - 578
578
Bus - 902
902
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
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 bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Eltham Station/Main Rd (Eltham)
    ID 42635
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 902902
    Wait for bus
    902
    Chelsea
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Nunawading Railway Station/Springvale Rd (Nunawading)
    ID 21323
    39 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Nunawading
    40 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - BELGRAVEBELGRAVE
    Wait for train
    BELGRAVE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 9
    Ride to train station Auburn
    Ride to train station
    Auburn
    21 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Research to Hawthorn East?

    The fastest way takes 86 minutes, using Bus line 578, Bus line HURSTBRIDGE, Bus line LILYDALE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Research to Hawthorn East?

    The alternative route takes 98 minutes, using Bus line 578, Bus line 902, Bus line BELGRAVE.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 26 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Research to Hawthorn East 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 Hawthorn East in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Research and Hawthorn East in Melbourne by bus and train is about 1 hr 26 min.

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

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

  • How much is the bus fare from Research to Hawthorn East?

    The ride from Research to Hawthorn East costs A$5.30.

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