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

From Carrum to Research by bus and train

To get from Carrum to Research in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the FRANKSTON train from Carrum station to Flinders Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the HURSTBRIDGE train and finally take the 579 bus from Eltham Station/Main Rd (Eltham) station to Post Office/Main Rd (Research) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 18 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

138minA$5.30
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Train - HURSTBRIDGE
HURSTBRIDGE
Bus - 579
579
Leaves from Carrum

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Carrum
  • 2
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    56 min
  • 4
    Train - HURSTBRIDGEHURSTBRIDGE
    Wait for train
    HURSTBRIDGE
    Hurstbridge
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Eltham
    54 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Eltham Station/Main Rd (Eltham)
    ID 21490
    50 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 579579
    Wait for bus
    579
    Warrandyte
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Post Office/Main Rd (Research)
    Ride to bus station
    Post Office/Main Rd (Research)
    ID 7816
    6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Carrum to Research by bus and train via FRANKSTON, 902 and 579

To get from Carrum to Research in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the FRANKSTON train from Carrum station to Edithvale station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 902 bus and finally take the 579 bus from Eltham Station/Main Rd (Eltham) station to Post Office/Main Rd (Research) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 18 min. The ride fare is A$3.30.

138minA$3.30
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Bus - 902
902
Bus - 579
579
Leaves from Carrum

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Carrum
  • 2
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Edithvale
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Edithvale Railway Station/Edithvale Rd (Edithvale)
    ID 42274
    140 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 902902
    Wait for bus
    902
    Airport West
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Eltham Station/Main Rd (Eltham)
    ID 43683
    92 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Eltham Station/Main Rd (Eltham)
    ID 21490
    80 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 579579
    Wait for bus
    579
    Warrandyte
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Post Office/Main Rd (Research)
    Ride to bus station
    Post Office/Main Rd (Research)
    ID 7816
    6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Carrum to Research

The distance between Carrum, Melbourne and Research, Melbourne is approximately 68.56 km, which can typically be travelled in 138 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Carrum to Research 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 Carrum

Carrum is located at Carrum, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Carrum Station/Mcleod Rd (Carrum).

Train stations close to Carrum:

  • Chelsea
  • Edithvale
  • Bonbeach

Bus stations close to Carrum:

  • Carrum Station/Mcleod Rd (Carrum)
  • Carrum Station/Station St (Carrum)
  • Station St/Mernda Ave (Bonbeach)

Public transport stations close to Research, Melbourne

Research is located at Research, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Post Office/Main Rd (Research).

Train stations close to Research:

  • Eltham
  • Diamond Creek
  • Wattle Glen

Bus stations close to Research:

  • Post Office/Main Rd (Research)
  • Research Primary School/Main Rd (Research)
  • Research Park/Main Rd (Research)

Related Routes

Alternative route from Carrum to Research by bus and train via FRANKSTON, 902 and 579

To get from Carrum to Research in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the FRANKSTON train from Carrum station to Edithvale station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 902 bus and finally take the 579 bus from Eltham Station/Main Rd (Eltham) station to Post Office/Main Rd (Research) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 18 min. The ride fare is A$3.30.

138minA$3.30
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Bus - 902
902
Bus - 579
579
Leaves from Carrum

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Carrum
  • 2
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Edithvale
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Edithvale Railway Station/Edithvale Rd (Edithvale)
    ID 42274
    140 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 902902
    Wait for bus
    902
    Airport West
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Eltham Station/Main Rd (Eltham)
    ID 43683
    92 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Eltham Station/Main Rd (Eltham)
    ID 21490
    80 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 579579
    Wait for bus
    579
    Warrandyte
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Post Office/Main Rd (Research)
    Ride to bus station
    Post Office/Main Rd (Research)
    ID 7816
    6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 138 minutes, using Bus line FRANKSTON, Bus line HURSTBRIDGE, Bus line 579.

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

    The alternative route takes 138 minutes, using Bus line FRANKSTON, Bus line 902, Bus line 579.

  • Is there a direct train between Carrum and Research in Melbourne?

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

  • Which train line goes from Carrum to Research in Melbourne?

    The FRANKSTON train line goes from City (Flinders Street) station near Carrum to Flinders Street station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Flinders Street station near Research in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Carrum and Research in Melbourne by train and bus is about 2 hr 18 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Carrum to get to Research in Melbourne?

    Get on the FRANKSTON train from the City (Flinders Street) station near Carrum in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Carrum and Research in Melbourne?

    Get off the train at the Flinders Street stop, which is closest to Research in Melbourne.

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

    The ride from Carrum to Research costs A$5.30.

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