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

By bus and train

To get from Research to Picola 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 MELBOURNE - BARMAH VIA SHEPPARTON & HEATHCOTE bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City) station to Milk Bar/Echuca - Nathalia Rd (Picola) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 8 hr 1 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

481minA$13.84
Bus - 578
578
Train - HURSTBRIDGE
HURSTBRIDGE
Bus - MELBOURNE - BARMAH VIA SHEPPARTON & HEATHCOTE
MELBOURNE - BARMAH VIA SHEPPARTON & HEATHCOTE
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
    Southern Cross
    51 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City)
    ID 20836
    260 m • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - MELBOURNE - BARMAH VIA SHEPPARTON & HEATHCOTEMELBOURNE - BARMAH VIA SHEPPARTON & HEATHCOTE
    Wait for bus
    MELBOURNE - BARMAH VIA SHEPPARTON & HEATHCOTE
    Barmah
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Milk Bar/Echuca - Nathalia Rd (Picola)
    Ride to bus station
    Milk Bar/Echuca - Nathalia Rd (Picola)
    ID 15131
    346 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via 579, HURSTBRIDGE and MELBOURNE - BARMAH VIA SHEPPARTON & HEATHCOTE

To get from Research to Picola in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train 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 MELBOURNE - BARMAH VIA SHEPPARTON & HEATHCOTE bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City) station to Milk Bar/Echuca - Nathalia Rd (Picola) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 8 hr 22 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

502minA$13.84
Bus - 579
579
Train - HURSTBRIDGE
HURSTBRIDGE
Bus - MELBOURNE - BARMAH VIA SHEPPARTON & HEATHCOTE
MELBOURNE - BARMAH VIA SHEPPARTON & HEATHCOTE
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
    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
    Southern Cross
    51 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City)
    ID 20836
    260 m • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - MELBOURNE - BARMAH VIA SHEPPARTON & HEATHCOTEMELBOURNE - BARMAH VIA SHEPPARTON & HEATHCOTE
    Wait for bus
    MELBOURNE - BARMAH VIA SHEPPARTON & HEATHCOTE
    Barmah
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Milk Bar/Echuca - Nathalia Rd (Picola)
    Ride to bus station
    Milk Bar/Echuca - Nathalia Rd (Picola)
    ID 15131
    346 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Research to Picola

The distance between Research, Melbourne and Picola, Melbourne is approximately 350.17 km, which can typically be travelled in 481 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Research to Picola 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 Picola, Melbourne

Picola is located at Picola, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Milk Bar/Echuca - Nathalia Rd (Picola).

Bus stations close to Picola:

  • Milk Bar/Echuca - Nathalia Rd (Picola)

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via 579, HURSTBRIDGE and MELBOURNE - BARMAH VIA SHEPPARTON & HEATHCOTE

To get from Research to Picola in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train 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 MELBOURNE - BARMAH VIA SHEPPARTON & HEATHCOTE bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City) station to Milk Bar/Echuca - Nathalia Rd (Picola) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 8 hr 22 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

502minA$13.84
Bus - 579
579
Train - HURSTBRIDGE
HURSTBRIDGE
Bus - MELBOURNE - BARMAH VIA SHEPPARTON & HEATHCOTE
MELBOURNE - BARMAH VIA SHEPPARTON & HEATHCOTE
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
    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
    Southern Cross
    51 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City)
    ID 20836
    260 m • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - MELBOURNE - BARMAH VIA SHEPPARTON & HEATHCOTEMELBOURNE - BARMAH VIA SHEPPARTON & HEATHCOTE
    Wait for bus
    MELBOURNE - BARMAH VIA SHEPPARTON & HEATHCOTE
    Barmah
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Milk Bar/Echuca - Nathalia Rd (Picola)
    Ride to bus station
    Milk Bar/Echuca - Nathalia Rd (Picola)
    ID 15131
    346 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 481 minutes, using Bus line 578, Bus line HURSTBRIDGE, Bus line MELBOURNE - BARMAH VIA SHEPPARTON & HEATHCOTE.

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

    The alternative route takes 502 minutes, using Bus line 579, Bus line HURSTBRIDGE, Bus line MELBOURNE - BARMAH VIA SHEPPARTON & HEATHCOTE.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 8 hr 1 min.

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

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

    The total travel time between Research and Picola in Melbourne by bus and train is about 8 hr 1 min.

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

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

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Research to Picola?

    The ride from Research to Picola costs A$13.84.

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