How to get from Essendon West to Research by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Essendon West to Research in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 903 bus from Prospect St/Buckley St (Essendon West) station to Heidelberg Station/Yarra St (Heidelberg) 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 40 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

100minA$5.30
Bus - 903
903
Train - HURSTBRIDGE
HURSTBRIDGE
Bus - 579
579
Leaves from Prospect St/Buckley St (Essendon West)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Essendon West
  • 2
    Bus - 903903
    Wait for bus
    903
    Mordialloc
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Heidelberg Station/Yarra St (Heidelberg)
    ID 21471
    58 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Heidelberg
    30 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - HURSTBRIDGEHURSTBRIDGE
    Wait for train
    HURSTBRIDGE
    Hurstbridge
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Eltham
    20 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 and train via 903, HURSTBRIDGE and 578

To get from Essendon West to Research in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 903 bus from Prospect St/Buckley St (Essendon West) station to Heidelberg Station/Yarra St (Heidelberg) 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 55 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

115minA$5.30
Bus - 903
903
Train - HURSTBRIDGE
HURSTBRIDGE
Bus - 578
578
Walk to Research
Leaves from Prospect St/Buckley St (Essendon West)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Essendon West
  • 2
    Bus - 903903
    Wait for bus
    903
    Mordialloc
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Heidelberg Station/Yarra St (Heidelberg)
    ID 21471
    60 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Heidelberg
    30 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - HURSTBRIDGEHURSTBRIDGE
    Wait for train
    HURSTBRIDGE
    Hurstbridge
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Eltham
    19 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Eltham Station/Main Rd (Eltham)
    ID 21490
    50 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 578578
    Wait for bus
    578
    Warrandyte
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Research Primary School/Main Rd (Research)
    ID 21035
    6 min
  • 10
    Walk to Research
    Walk to
    Research
    230 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Essendon West to Research

The distance between Essendon West, Melbourne and Research, Melbourne is approximately 40.7 km, which can typically be travelled in 100 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Essendon West 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 Essendon West

Essendon West is located at Essendon West, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is 48-Wests Rd/Cordite Ave (Maribyrnong).

Bus stations close to Essendon West:

  • Prospect St/Buckley St (Essendon West)
  • Rosehill Rd/Garnet St (Niddrie)
  • Bourke St/Buckley St (Essendon West)

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 and train via 903, HURSTBRIDGE and 578

To get from Essendon West to Research in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 903 bus from Prospect St/Buckley St (Essendon West) station to Heidelberg Station/Yarra St (Heidelberg) 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 55 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

115minA$5.30
Bus - 903
903
Train - HURSTBRIDGE
HURSTBRIDGE
Bus - 578
578
Walk to Research
Leaves from Prospect St/Buckley St (Essendon West)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Essendon West
  • 2
    Bus - 903903
    Wait for bus
    903
    Mordialloc
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Heidelberg Station/Yarra St (Heidelberg)
    ID 21471
    60 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Heidelberg
    30 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - HURSTBRIDGEHURSTBRIDGE
    Wait for train
    HURSTBRIDGE
    Hurstbridge
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Eltham
    19 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Eltham Station/Main Rd (Eltham)
    ID 21490
    50 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 578578
    Wait for bus
    578
    Warrandyte
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Research Primary School/Main Rd (Research)
    ID 21035
    6 min
  • 10
    Walk to Research
    Walk to
    Research
    230 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Essendon West to Research?

    The fastest way takes 100 minutes, using Bus line 903, Bus line HURSTBRIDGE, Bus line 579.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Essendon West to Research?

    The alternative route takes 115 minutes, using Bus line 903, Bus line HURSTBRIDGE, Bus line 578.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 40 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Essendon West to Research in Melbourne?

    The 903 bus line goes from Mordialloc station near Essendon West to Heidelberg Station/Yarra St (Heidelberg) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Heidelberg Station/Yarra St (Heidelberg) station near Research in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Essendon West and Research in Melbourne by bus and train is about 1 hr 40 min.

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

    Get on the 903 bus from the Mordialloc stop near Essendon West in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Essendon West and Research in Melbourne?

    Get off the bus at the Heidelberg Station/Yarra St (Heidelberg) stop, which is closest to Research in Melbourne.

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

    The ride from Essendon West to Research costs A$5.30.

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