How to get from South Yarra to Research by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from South Yarra to Research in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the PAKENHAM train from South Yarra station to Parliament 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 10 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

70minA$5.30
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Train - HURSTBRIDGE
HURSTBRIDGE
Bus - 579
579
Leaves from South Yarra

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    South Yarra
  • 2
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Parliament
    6 min
  • 4
    Train - HURSTBRIDGEHURSTBRIDGE
    Wait for train
    HURSTBRIDGE
    Hurstbridge
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Eltham
    48 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 FRANKSTON, HURSTBRIDGE and 579

To get from South Yarra to Research in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the FRANKSTON train from South Yarra 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 23 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

83minA$5.30
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Train - HURSTBRIDGE
HURSTBRIDGE
Bus - 579
579
Leaves from South Yarra

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    South Yarra
  • 2
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    7 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
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Public transport directions from South Yarra to Research

The distance between South Yarra, Melbourne and Research, Melbourne is approximately 33.34 km, which can typically be travelled in 70 min. Moovit will show you the directions from South Yarra 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 South Yarra

South Yarra is located at South Yarra, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Darling St/Alexandra Ave (South Yarra).

Train stations close to South Yarra:

  • South Yarra

Bus stations close to South Yarra:

  • Darling St/Alexandra Ave (South Yarra)
  • Caroline St/Alexandra Ave (South Yarra)
  • Darling Gardens/Alexandra Ave (South Yarra)

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 FRANKSTON, HURSTBRIDGE and 579

To get from South Yarra to Research in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the FRANKSTON train from South Yarra 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 23 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

83minA$5.30
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Train - HURSTBRIDGE
HURSTBRIDGE
Bus - 579
579
Leaves from South Yarra

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    South Yarra
  • 2
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    7 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

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from South Yarra to Research?

    The fastest way takes 70 minutes, using Bus line PAKENHAM, Bus line HURSTBRIDGE, Bus line 579.

  • What is the alternative route to get from South Yarra to Research?

    The alternative route takes 83 minutes, using Bus line FRANKSTON, Bus line HURSTBRIDGE, Bus line 579.

  • Is there a direct train between South Yarra 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 10 min.

  • Which train line goes from South Yarra to Research in Melbourne?

    The PAKENHAM train line goes from City (Flinders Street) station near South Yarra to Parliament station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Parliament station near Research in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between South Yarra and Research in Melbourne by train and bus is about 1 hr 10 min.

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

    Get on the PAKENHAM train from the City (Flinders Street) station near South Yarra in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the train at the Parliament stop, which is closest to Research in Melbourne.

  • How much is the total train and bus fare from South Yarra to Research?

    The ride from South Yarra to Research costs A$5.30.

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