How to get from Little River to Research by bus and train?

From Little River to Research by bus and train

To get from Little River to Research in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the GEELONG train from Little River Railway Station station to Southern Cross Railway Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the HURSTBRIDGE train and finally take the 579 bus from Eltham Station/Main Rd station to Research Shops/Main Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 59 min. The bus and train schedule from Little River may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Research on the Moovit app.

119min
Train - GEELONG
GEELONG
Train - HURSTBRIDGE
HURSTBRIDGE
Bus - 579
579
Leaves from Little River Railway Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Little River
  • 2
    Train - GEELONGGEELONG
    Wait for train
    GEELONG
    Southern Cross
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:SSS
    45 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:SSS
    240 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - HURSTBRIDGEHURSTBRIDGE
    Wait for train
    HURSTBRIDGE
    Hurstbridge Via City Loop
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Eltham Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:ELT
    51 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Eltham Station/Main Rd
    ID 21490
    100 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 579579
    Wait for bus
    579
    Warrandyte
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Research Shops/Main Rd
    Ride to bus station
    Research Shops/Main Rd
    ID 7816
    6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Little River to Research by bus and train via GEELONG, 906 and 579

To get from Little River to Research in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the GEELONG train from Little River Railway Station station to Southern Cross Railway Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 906 bus and finally take the 579 bus from Webb St/Yarra St station to Research Shops/Main Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 16 min. The bus and train schedule from Little River may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Research on the Moovit app.

136min
Train - GEELONG
GEELONG
Bus - 906
906
Bus - 579
579
Leaves from Little River Railway Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Little River
  • 2
    Train - GEELONGGEELONG
    Wait for train
    GEELONG
    Southern Cross
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:SSS
    45 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    King St/Lonsdale St
    ID 19549
    750 m • 10 min
  • 5
    Bus - 906906
    Wait for bus
    906
    Warrandyte Bridge
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Webb St/Yarra St
    ID 4041
    49 min
  • 7
    Bus - 579579
    Wait for bus
    579
    Eltham Station
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Research Shops/Main Rd
    Ride to bus station
    Research Shops/Main Rd
    ID 7816
    11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Little River to Research

The distance between Little River, Melbourne and Research, Melbourne is approximately 88.11 km, which can typically be travelled in 119 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Little River to Research by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Little River to Research

To check the bus and train schedule from Little River to Research using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Little River) and destination (Research), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and train schedules.

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Alternative route from Little River to Research by bus and train via GEELONG, 906 and 579

To get from Little River to Research in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the GEELONG train from Little River Railway Station station to Southern Cross Railway Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 906 bus and finally take the 579 bus from Webb St/Yarra St station to Research Shops/Main Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 16 min. The bus and train schedule from Little River may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Research on the Moovit app.

136min
Train - GEELONG
GEELONG
Bus - 906
906
Bus - 579
579
Leaves from Little River Railway Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Little River
  • 2
    Train - GEELONGGEELONG
    Wait for train
    GEELONG
    Southern Cross
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:SSS
    45 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    King St/Lonsdale St
    ID 19549
    750 m • 10 min
  • 5
    Bus - 906906
    Wait for bus
    906
    Warrandyte Bridge
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Webb St/Yarra St
    ID 4041
    49 min
  • 7
    Bus - 579579
    Wait for bus
    579
    Eltham Station
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Research Shops/Main Rd
    Ride to bus station
    Research Shops/Main Rd
    ID 7816
    11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Little River to Research?

    The fastest way takes 119 minutes, using Train line GEELONG, Train line HURSTBRIDGE, Bus line 579.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Little River to Research?

    The alternative route takes 136 minutes, using Train line GEELONG, Bus line 906, Bus line 579.

  • Is there a direct train between Little River 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 59 min.

  • Which train line goes from Little River to Research in Melbourne?

    The GEELONG train line goes from Southern Cross station near Little River to Southern Cross Railway Station station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Southern Cross Railway Station station near Research in Melbourne.

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

    The total travel time between Little River and Research in Melbourne by train and bus is about 1 hr 59 min.

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

    Get on the GEELONG train from the Southern Cross station near Little River in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Little River and Research in Melbourne?

    Get off the train at the Southern Cross Railway Station stop, which is closest to Research in Melbourne.

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