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

By bus and train

To get from Hawthorn to Research in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the LILYDALE train from Glenferrie 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 1 hr 25 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

85minA$5.30
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Train - HURSTBRIDGE
HURSTBRIDGE
Bus - 579
579
Leaves from Glenferrie

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Hawthorn
  • 2
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    12 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 - 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 by bus and train via LILYDALE, 364 and 579

To get from Hawthorn to Research in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the LILYDALE train from Glenferrie station to Ringwood station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 364 bus and finally take the 579 bus from Anderson St/Yarra St (Warrandyte) station to Post Office/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 - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Bus - 364
364
Bus - 579
579
Leaves from Glenferrie

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Hawthorn
  • 2
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    Lilydale
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ringwood
    31 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy (Ringwood)
    ID 21260
    130 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 364364
    Wait for bus
    364
    Warrandyte
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Anderson St/Yarra St (Warrandyte)
    ID 4405
    27 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Anderson St/Yarra St (Warrandyte)
    ID 4040
    10 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 579579
    Wait for bus
    579
    Eltham
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Post Office/Main Rd (Research)
    Ride to bus station
    Post Office/Main Rd (Research)
    ID 7816
    11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Hawthorn to Research

The distance between Hawthorn, Melbourne and Research, Melbourne is approximately 40.53 km, which can typically be travelled in 85 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Hawthorn 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 Hawthorn

Hawthorn is located at Hawthorn, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is 74-Glenferrie Railway Station/Glenferrie Rd (Hawthorn).

Bus stations close to Hawthorn:

  • Auburn Station/Auburn Rd (Hawthorn)
  • Auburn Railway Station/Auburn Rd (Hawthorn East)
  • Elgin Pl/Power St (Hawthorn)

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 LILYDALE, 364 and 579

To get from Hawthorn to Research in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the LILYDALE train from Glenferrie station to Ringwood station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 364 bus and finally take the 579 bus from Anderson St/Yarra St (Warrandyte) station to Post Office/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 - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Bus - 364
364
Bus - 579
579
Leaves from Glenferrie

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Hawthorn
  • 2
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    Lilydale
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ringwood
    31 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy (Ringwood)
    ID 21260
    130 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 364364
    Wait for bus
    364
    Warrandyte
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Anderson St/Yarra St (Warrandyte)
    ID 4405
    27 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Anderson St/Yarra St (Warrandyte)
    ID 4040
    10 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 579579
    Wait for bus
    579
    Eltham
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Post Office/Main Rd (Research)
    Ride to bus station
    Post Office/Main Rd (Research)
    ID 7816
    11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 85 minutes, using Bus line LILYDALE, Bus line HURSTBRIDGE, Bus line 579.

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

    The alternative route takes 91 minutes, using Bus line LILYDALE, Bus line 364, Bus line 579.

  • Is there a direct train between Hawthorn 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 25 min.

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

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

    The total travel time between Hawthorn and Research in Melbourne by train and bus is about 1 hr 25 min.

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

    Get on the LILYDALE train from the City (Flinders Street) station near Hawthorn in Melbourne.

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

    The ride from Hawthorn to Research costs A$5.30.

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