How to get from Research to Parkdale by bus?

By bus

To get from Research to Parkdale in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 3 bus 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 902 bus and finally take the 903 bus from Doncaster Sc/Williamsons Rd (Doncaster) station to Monaco St/Beach Rd (Parkdale) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 23 min. The ride fare is A$3.30.

143minA$3.30
Bus - 578
578
Bus - 902
902
Bus - 903
903
Walk to Parkdale
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
    Doncaster Sc/Williamsons Rd (Doncaster)
    ID 19486
    18 min
  • 7
    Bus - 903903
    Wait for bus
    903
    Mordialloc
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Monaco St/Beach Rd (Parkdale)
    ID 9621
    70 min
  • 9
    Walk to Parkdale
    Walk to
    Parkdale
    650 m • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and train

To get from Research to Parkdale 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 Monaco St/Beach Rd (Parkdale) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 23 min. The ride fare is A$3.30.

143minA$3.30
Bus - 578
578
Train - HURSTBRIDGE
HURSTBRIDGE
Bus - 903
903
Walk to Parkdale
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 21471
    30 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 903903
    Wait for bus
    903
    Mordialloc
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Monaco St/Beach Rd (Parkdale)
    ID 9621
    89 min
  • 10
    Walk to Parkdale
    Walk to
    Parkdale
    650 m • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Research to Parkdale

The distance between Research, Melbourne and Parkdale, Melbourne is approximately 42.92 km, which can typically be travelled in 143 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Research to Parkdale by bus, 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 Parkdale, Melbourne

Parkdale is located at Parkdale, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Parkdale Railway Station/Parkers Rd (Parkdale).

Train stations close to Parkdale:

  • Parkdale Railway Station
  • Mentone
  • Mordialloc

Bus stations close to Parkdale:

  • Parkdale Railway Station/Parkers Rd (Parkdale)
  • Parkdale Station/Como Pde East (Parkdale)
  • Nepean Hwy/Parkers Rd (Parkdale)

Related Routes

By bus and train

To get from Research to Parkdale 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 Monaco St/Beach Rd (Parkdale) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 23 min. The ride fare is A$3.30.

143minA$3.30
Bus - 578
578
Train - HURSTBRIDGE
HURSTBRIDGE
Bus - 903
903
Walk to Parkdale
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 21471
    30 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 903903
    Wait for bus
    903
    Mordialloc
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Monaco St/Beach Rd (Parkdale)
    ID 9621
    89 min
  • 10
    Walk to Parkdale
    Walk to
    Parkdale
    650 m • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 143 minutes, using Bus line 578, Bus line 902, Bus line 903.

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

    The alternative route takes 143 minutes, using Bus line 578, Bus line HURSTBRIDGE, Bus line 903.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 23 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Research to Parkdale 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 bus line till Eltham Station/Main Rd (Eltham) station near Parkdale in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from Research to Parkdale in Melbourne by bus?

    The total travel time between Research and Parkdale in Melbourne by bus is about 2 hr 23 min.

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

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

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

    The ride from Research to Parkdale costs A$3.30.

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