How to get from Diggers Rest to Research by bus and train?

From Diggers Rest to Research by bus and train

To get from Diggers Rest to Research in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SUNBURY train from Diggers Rest station to Flagstaff station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the HURSTBRIDGE train and finally take the 578 bus from Eltham Station/Main Rd (Eltham) station to Research Primary School/Main Rd (Research) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 53 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

113minA$5.30
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
Train - HURSTBRIDGE
HURSTBRIDGE
Bus - 578
578
Walk to Research
Leaves from Diggers Rest

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Diggers Rest
  • 2
    Train - SUNBURYSUNBURY
    Wait for train
    SUNBURY
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flagstaff
    38 min
  • 4
    Train - HURSTBRIDGEHURSTBRIDGE
    Wait for train
    HURSTBRIDGE
    Hurstbridge
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Eltham
    49 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Eltham Station/Main Rd (Eltham)
    ID 21490
    50 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 578578
    Wait for bus
    578
    Warrandyte
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Research Primary School/Main Rd (Research)
    ID 21035
    6 min
  • 9
    Walk to Research
    Walk to
    Research
    230 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Diggers Rest to Research by bus and train via SUNBURY, HURSTBRIDGE and 579

To get from Diggers Rest to Research in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SUNBURY train from Diggers Rest station to Flagstaff 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 5 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

125minA$5.30
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
Train - HURSTBRIDGE
HURSTBRIDGE
Bus - 579
579
Leaves from Diggers Rest

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Diggers Rest
  • 2
    Train - SUNBURYSUNBURY
    Wait for train
    SUNBURY
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flagstaff
    38 min
  • 4
    Train - HURSTBRIDGEHURSTBRIDGE
    Wait for train
    HURSTBRIDGE
    Hurstbridge
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Eltham
    49 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
The Most Popular Urban Mobility App in Melbourne.
All local mobility options in one app

Public transport directions from Diggers Rest to Research

The distance between Diggers Rest, Melbourne and Research, Melbourne is approximately 64.33 km, which can typically be travelled in 113 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Diggers Rest 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 Diggers Rest

Diggers Rest is located at Diggers Rest, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Diggers Rest Station/Old Calder Hwy (Diggers Rest).

Bus stations close to Diggers Rest:

  • Diggers Rest Station/Old Calder Hwy (Diggers Rest)
  • Glitter Rd/Welcome Rd (Diggers Rest)
  • Mullock Rd/Welcome Rd (Diggers Rest)

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 Diggers Rest to Research by bus and train via SUNBURY, HURSTBRIDGE and 579

To get from Diggers Rest to Research in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SUNBURY train from Diggers Rest station to Flagstaff 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 5 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

125minA$5.30
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
Train - HURSTBRIDGE
HURSTBRIDGE
Bus - 579
579
Leaves from Diggers Rest

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Diggers Rest
  • 2
    Train - SUNBURYSUNBURY
    Wait for train
    SUNBURY
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flagstaff
    38 min
  • 4
    Train - HURSTBRIDGEHURSTBRIDGE
    Wait for train
    HURSTBRIDGE
    Hurstbridge
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Eltham
    49 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

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Diggers Rest to Research?

    The fastest way takes 113 minutes, using Bus line SUNBURY, Bus line HURSTBRIDGE, Bus line 578.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Diggers Rest to Research?

    The alternative route takes 125 minutes, using Bus line SUNBURY, Bus line HURSTBRIDGE, Bus line 579.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 53 min.

  • Which train line goes from Diggers Rest to Research in Melbourne?

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

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

    The total travel time between Diggers Rest and Research in Melbourne by train and bus is about 1 hr 53 min.

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

    Get on the SUNBURY train from the City (Flinders Street) station near Diggers Rest in Melbourne.

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

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

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

    The ride from Diggers Rest to Research costs A$5.30.

Live arrivals, timetables, maps