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

From Hawthorn East to Research by bus and train

To get from Hawthorn East to Research in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the LILYDALE train from Auburn 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 27 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

87minA$5.30
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Train - HURSTBRIDGE
HURSTBRIDGE
Bus - 579
579
Leaves from Auburn

Step by Step

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

To get from Hawthorn East to Research in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the LILYDALE train from Auburn 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 29 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

89minA$5.30
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Bus - 364
364
Bus - 579
579
Leaves from Auburn

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Hawthorn East
  • 2
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    Lilydale
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ringwood
    29 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 East to Research

The distance between Hawthorn East, Melbourne and Research, Melbourne is approximately 41.36 km, which can typically be travelled in 87 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Hawthorn East 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 East

Hawthorn East is located at Hawthorn East, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Liddiard Rd/Auburn Rd (Hawthorn East).

Train stations close to Hawthorn East:

  • Auburn
  • Glenferrie

Bus stations close to Hawthorn East:

  • Liddiard Rd/Auburn Rd (Hawthorn East)
  • Liddiard St/Auburn Rd (Hawthorn)
  • Harcourt St/Auburn Rd (Hawthorn East)

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 Hawthorn East to Research by bus and train via LILYDALE, 364 and 579

To get from Hawthorn East to Research in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the LILYDALE train from Auburn 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 29 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

89minA$5.30
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Bus - 364
364
Bus - 579
579
Leaves from Auburn

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Hawthorn East
  • 2
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    Lilydale
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ringwood
    29 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 East to Research?

    The fastest way takes 87 minutes, using Bus line LILYDALE, Bus line HURSTBRIDGE, Bus line 579.

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

    The alternative route takes 89 minutes, using Bus line LILYDALE, Bus line 364, Bus line 579.

  • Is there a direct train between Hawthorn East 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 27 min.

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

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

    The total travel time between Hawthorn East and Research in Melbourne by train and bus is about 1 hr 27 min.

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

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

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

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

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