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

From Footscray to Research by bus and train

To get from Footscray to Research in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SUNBURY train from Footscray 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 26 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

86minA$5.30
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
Train - HURSTBRIDGE
HURSTBRIDGE
Bus - 578
578
Walk to Research
Leaves from Footscray

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Footscray
  • 2
    Train - SUNBURYSUNBURY
    Wait for train
    SUNBURY
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flagstaff
    8 min
  • 4
    Train - HURSTBRIDGEHURSTBRIDGE
    Wait for train
    HURSTBRIDGE
    Hurstbridge
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Eltham
    57 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 Footscray to Research by bus and train via WERRIBEE, HURSTBRIDGE and 578

To get from Footscray to Research in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the WERRIBEE train from Footscray station to Southern Cross 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 31 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

91minA$5.30
Train - WERRIBEE
WERRIBEE
Train - HURSTBRIDGE
HURSTBRIDGE
Bus - 578
578
Walk to Research
Leaves from Footscray

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Footscray
  • 2
    Train - WERRIBEEWERRIBEE
    Wait for train
    WERRIBEE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    10 min
  • 4
    Train - HURSTBRIDGEHURSTBRIDGE
    Wait for train
    HURSTBRIDGE
    Hurstbridge
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Eltham
    59 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
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Public transport directions from Footscray to Research

The distance between Footscray, Melbourne and Research, Melbourne is approximately 37.01 km, which can typically be travelled in 86 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Footscray 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 Footscray

Footscray is located at Footscray, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Footscray.

Bus stations close to Footscray:

  • Footscray
  • Footscray Station/Irving St (Footscray)
  • Leeds St/Paisley St (Footscray)

Public transport stations close to Research, Melbourne

Research is located at Research, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Brenda Rd/Research-Warrandyte Rd (Research).

Train stations close to Research:

  • Diamond Creek
  • Wattle Glen
  • Eltham

Bus stations close to Research:

  • Brenda Rd/Research-Warrandyte Rd (Research)
  • Beddoe St/Research-Warrandyte Rd (Research)
  • 19 Research-Warrandyte Rd (Research)

Related Routes

Alternative route from Footscray to Research by bus and train via WERRIBEE, HURSTBRIDGE and 578

To get from Footscray to Research in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the WERRIBEE train from Footscray station to Southern Cross 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 31 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

91minA$5.30
Train - WERRIBEE
WERRIBEE
Train - HURSTBRIDGE
HURSTBRIDGE
Bus - 578
578
Walk to Research
Leaves from Footscray

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Footscray
  • 2
    Train - WERRIBEEWERRIBEE
    Wait for train
    WERRIBEE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    10 min
  • 4
    Train - HURSTBRIDGEHURSTBRIDGE
    Wait for train
    HURSTBRIDGE
    Hurstbridge
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Eltham
    59 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

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 86 minutes, using Bus line SUNBURY, Bus line HURSTBRIDGE, Bus line 578.

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

    The alternative route takes 91 minutes, using Bus line WERRIBEE, Bus line HURSTBRIDGE, Bus line 578.

  • Is there a direct train between Footscray 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 26 min.

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

    The SUNBURY train line goes from City (Flinders Street) station near Footscray 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 Footscray to Research in Melbourne by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Footscray and Research in Melbourne by train and bus is about 1 hr 26 min.

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

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

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Footscray 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 Footscray to Research?

    The ride from Footscray to Research costs A$5.30.

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