How to get from Melbourne Airport MEL to Research by bus?

From Melbourne Airport MEL to Research by bus

To get from Melbourne Airport MEL to Research in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the SKYBUS EASTERN EXPRESS bus from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr station to Doncaster Shopping Centre/Williamsons Rd station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 902 bus and finally take the 578 bus from Eltham Station/Main Rd station to Research Ps/Main Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 41 min. The bus schedule from Melbourne Airport MEL may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Research on the Moovit app.

101min
Walk to bus stationBus - SKYBUS EASTERN EXPRESS
SKYBUS EASTERN EXPRESS
Bus - 902
902
Bus - 578
578
Walk to Research
Leaves from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr
    ID 45511
    30 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - SKYBUS EASTERN EXPRESSSKYBUS EASTERN EXPRESS
    Wait for bus
    SKYBUS EASTERN EXPRESS
    Box Hill
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Doncaster Shopping Centre/Williamsons Rd
    ID 19488
    51 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Doncaster Shopping Centre/Williamsons Rd
    ID 19273
    70 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 902902
    Wait for bus
    902
    Airport West Shopping Centre
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Eltham Station/Main Rd
    ID 43683
    15 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Eltham Station/Main Rd
    ID 21490
    60 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 578578
    Wait for bus
    578
    Warrandyte
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Research Ps/Main Rd
    ID 21035
    6 min
  • 10
    Walk to Research
    Walk to
    Research
    230 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Melbourne Airport MEL to Research

The distance between Melbourne Airport MEL, Melbourne and Research, Melbourne is approximately 54.81 km, which can typically be travelled in 101 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Melbourne Airport MEL to Research by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus timetable from Melbourne Airport MEL to Research

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

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Melbourne Airport MEL to Research?

    The fastest way takes 101 minutes, using Bus line SKYBUS EASTERN EXPRESS, Bus line 902, Bus line 578.

  • Is there a direct bus between Melbourne Airport MEL and Research?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 41 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Melbourne Airport MEL to Research?

    The SKYBUS EASTERN EXPRESS bus line goes from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr station near Melbourne Airport MEL in Melbourne Airport - Bal to Doncaster Shopping Centre/Williamsons Rd station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Doncaster Shopping Centre/Williamsons Rd station near Research in Melbourne.

  • How long does it take to travel from Melbourne Airport MEL to Research by bus?

    The total travel time between Melbourne Airport MEL in Melbourne Airport - Bal and Research in Melbourne by bus is about 1 hr 41 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Melbourne Airport MEL to get to Research?

    Get on the SKYBUS EASTERN EXPRESS bus from the Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr stop near Melbourne Airport MEL in Melbourne Airport - Bal.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Melbourne Airport MEL and Research?

    Get off the bus at the Doncaster Shopping Centre/Williamsons Rd stop, which is closest to Research in Melbourne.

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