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

From Research to Northcote by bus and train

To get from Research to Northcote 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 MERNDA train from Clifton Hill station to Croxton station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 18 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

78minA$5.30
Bus - 578
578
Train - HURSTBRIDGE
HURSTBRIDGE
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Walk to Northcote
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
    Clifton Hill
    34 min
  • 7
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    Mernda
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Croxton
    7 min
  • 9
    Walk to Northcote
    Walk to
    Northcote
    450 m • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Research to Northcote by bus and tram

To get from Research to Northcote in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one tram line: take the 579 bus from Post Office/Main Rd (Research) station to Webb St/Yarra St (Warrandyte) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 906 bus and finally take the 11 tram from 12-St Vincents Plaza/Victoria Pde (Fitzroy) station to 31-Bird Ave/St Georges Rd (Northcote) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 18 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

78minA$5.30
Bus - 579
579
Bus - 906
906
Tram - 11
11
Walk to Northcote
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
    Warrandyte
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Webb St/Yarra St (Warrandyte)
    ID 4407
    12 min
  • 4
    Bus - 906906
    Wait for bus
    906
    City (King/Lonsdale Sts)
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Eye & Ear Hospital/Victoria Pde (East Melbourne)
    ID 47723
    44 min
  • 6
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    12-St Vincents Plaza/Victoria Pde (Fitzroy)
    ID 18051
    110 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Tram - 1111
    Wait for tram
    11
    West Preston
  • 8
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    31-Bird Ave/St Georges Rd (Northcote)
    ID 4159
    17 min
  • 9
    Walk to Northcote
    Walk to
    Northcote
    20 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Research to Northcote

The distance between Research, Melbourne and Northcote, Melbourne is approximately 27.96 km, which can typically be travelled in 78 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Research to Northcote 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 Northcote, Melbourne

Northcote is located at Northcote, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is St Georges Rd/Normanby Ave (Thornbury).

Bus stations close to Northcote:

  • St Georges Rd/Normanby Ave (Thornbury)
  • 101 Normanby Ave (Thornbury)
  • 106 Normanby Ave (Thornbury)

Related Routes

From Research to Northcote by bus and tram

To get from Research to Northcote in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one tram line: take the 579 bus from Post Office/Main Rd (Research) station to Webb St/Yarra St (Warrandyte) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 906 bus and finally take the 11 tram from 12-St Vincents Plaza/Victoria Pde (Fitzroy) station to 31-Bird Ave/St Georges Rd (Northcote) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 18 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

78minA$5.30
Bus - 579
579
Bus - 906
906
Tram - 11
11
Walk to Northcote
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
    Warrandyte
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Webb St/Yarra St (Warrandyte)
    ID 4407
    12 min
  • 4
    Bus - 906906
    Wait for bus
    906
    City (King/Lonsdale Sts)
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Eye & Ear Hospital/Victoria Pde (East Melbourne)
    ID 47723
    44 min
  • 6
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    12-St Vincents Plaza/Victoria Pde (Fitzroy)
    ID 18051
    110 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Tram - 1111
    Wait for tram
    11
    West Preston
  • 8
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    31-Bird Ave/St Georges Rd (Northcote)
    ID 4159
    17 min
  • 9
    Walk to Northcote
    Walk to
    Northcote
    20 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 78 minutes, using Bus line 578, Bus line HURSTBRIDGE, Bus line MERNDA.

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

    The alternative route takes 78 minutes, using Bus line 579, Bus line 906, Bus line 11.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 18 min.

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

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

    The total travel time between Research and Northcote in Melbourne by bus and train is about 1 hr 18 min.

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

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

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

    The ride from Research to Northcote costs A$5.30.

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