How to get from East Melbourne to Research by bus, train and tram?

By bus, train and tram

To get from East Melbourne to Research in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one tram line, one train line and one bus line: take the 109 tram from 12-St Vincents Plaza/Victoria Pde (Fitzroy) station to 19-North Richmond Railway Station/Victoria St (Abbotsford) 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 1 hr 5 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

65minA$5.30
Tram - 109
109
Train - HURSTBRIDGE
HURSTBRIDGE
Bus - 579
579
Leaves from 12-St Vincents Plaza/Victoria Pde (Fitzroy)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from tram station
    Start from tram station
    East Melbourne
  • 2
    Tram - 109109
    Wait for tram
    109
    Box Hill
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    19-North Richmond Railway Station/Victoria St (Abbotsford)
    ID 19381
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    North Richmond
    40 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - HURSTBRIDGEHURSTBRIDGE
    Wait for train
    HURSTBRIDGE
    Hurstbridge
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Eltham
    41 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Eltham Station/Main Rd (Eltham)
    ID 21490
    50 m • 1 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

Alternative route by bus, train and tram via 12, HURSTBRIDGE and 579

To get from East Melbourne to Research in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one tram line, one train line and one bus line: take the 12 tram from 12-St Vincents Plaza/Victoria Pde (Fitzroy) station to 19-North Richmond Railway Station/Victoria St (Abbotsford) 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 1 hr 11 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

71minA$5.30
Tram - 12
12
Train - HURSTBRIDGE
HURSTBRIDGE
Bus - 579
579
Leaves from 12-St Vincents Plaza/Victoria Pde (Fitzroy)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from tram station
    Start from tram station
    East Melbourne
  • 2
    Tram - 1212
    Wait for tram
    12
    Victoria Gardens
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    19-North Richmond Railway Station/Victoria St (Abbotsford)
    ID 19381
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    North Richmond
    40 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - HURSTBRIDGEHURSTBRIDGE
    Wait for train
    HURSTBRIDGE
    Hurstbridge
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Eltham
    41 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Eltham Station/Main Rd (Eltham)
    ID 21490
    50 m • 1 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 East Melbourne to Research

The distance between East Melbourne, Melbourne and Research, Melbourne is approximately 28.3 km, which can typically be travelled in 65 min. Moovit will show you the directions from East Melbourne to Research by bus, train and tram, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to East Melbourne

East Melbourne is located at East Melbourne, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is 12-St Vincents Plaza/Victoria Pde (East Melbourne).

Bus stations close to East Melbourne:

  • Exhibition St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City)
  • Spring St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City)
  • Little Lonsdale St/Exhibition St (Melbourne City)

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 by bus, train and tram via 12, HURSTBRIDGE and 579

To get from East Melbourne to Research in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one tram line, one train line and one bus line: take the 12 tram from 12-St Vincents Plaza/Victoria Pde (Fitzroy) station to 19-North Richmond Railway Station/Victoria St (Abbotsford) 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 1 hr 11 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

71minA$5.30
Tram - 12
12
Train - HURSTBRIDGE
HURSTBRIDGE
Bus - 579
579
Leaves from 12-St Vincents Plaza/Victoria Pde (Fitzroy)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from tram station
    Start from tram station
    East Melbourne
  • 2
    Tram - 1212
    Wait for tram
    12
    Victoria Gardens
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    19-North Richmond Railway Station/Victoria St (Abbotsford)
    ID 19381
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    North Richmond
    40 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - HURSTBRIDGEHURSTBRIDGE
    Wait for train
    HURSTBRIDGE
    Hurstbridge
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Eltham
    41 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Eltham Station/Main Rd (Eltham)
    ID 21490
    50 m • 1 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 East Melbourne to Research?

    The fastest way takes 65 minutes, using Bus line 109, Bus line HURSTBRIDGE, Bus line 579.

  • What is the alternative route to get from East Melbourne to Research?

    The alternative route takes 71 minutes, using Bus line 12, Bus line HURSTBRIDGE, Bus line 579.

  • Is there a direct tram between East Melbourne and Research in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take one tram line, one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 5 min.

  • Which tram line goes from East Melbourne to Research in Melbourne?

    The 109 tram line goes from Box Hill station near East Melbourne to 19-North Richmond Railway Station/Victoria St (Abbotsford) station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till 19-North Richmond Railway Station/Victoria St (Abbotsford) station near Research in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between East Melbourne and Research in Melbourne by tram, train and bus is about 1 hr 5 min.

  • Where do I get on the tram near East Melbourne to get to Research in Melbourne?

    Get on the 109 tram from the Box Hill station near East Melbourne in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the tram when travelling between East Melbourne and Research in Melbourne?

    Get off the tram at the 19-North Richmond Railway Station/Victoria St (Abbotsford) stop, which is closest to Research in Melbourne.

  • When is the last train from East Melbourne to Research in Melbourne?

    The last train from East Melbourne to Research in Melbourne is the Hurstbridge - City (Flinders Street) line. It leaves the Parliament station at 18:12.

  • How much is the total tram, train and bus fare from East Melbourne to Research?

    The ride from East Melbourne to Research costs A$5.30.

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