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How to get from Southern Cross to Research by bus and train?

From Southern Cross to Research by bus and train

To get from Southern Cross to Research in Melbourne, take the HURSTBRIDGE train from Southern Cross station to Eltham station. Next, 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 8 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

68minA$5.30
Train - HURSTBRIDGE
HURSTBRIDGE
Bus - 579
579
Leaves from Southern Cross

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Southern Cross
  • 2
    Train - HURSTBRIDGEHURSTBRIDGE
    Wait for train
    HURSTBRIDGE
    Hurstbridge
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Eltham
    54 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Eltham Station/Main Rd (Eltham)
    ID 21490
    50 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 579579
    Wait for bus
    579
    Warrandyte
  • 6
    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 Southern Cross to Research by bus and train via HURSTBRIDGE and 578

To get from Southern Cross to Research in Melbourne, take the HURSTBRIDGE train from Southern Cross station to Eltham station. Next, take the 578 bus from Eltham Station/Main Rd (Eltham) station to Research Primary School/Main Rd (Research) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 11 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

71minA$5.30
Train - HURSTBRIDGE
HURSTBRIDGE
Bus - 578
578
Walk to Research
Leaves from Southern Cross

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Southern Cross
  • 2
    Train - HURSTBRIDGEHURSTBRIDGE
    Wait for train
    HURSTBRIDGE
    Hurstbridge
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Eltham
    54 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Eltham Station/Main Rd (Eltham)
    ID 21490
    50 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 578578
    Wait for bus
    578
    Warrandyte
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Research Primary School/Main Rd (Research)
    ID 21035
    6 min
  • 7
    Walk to Research
    Walk to
    Research
    230 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Southern Cross to Research

The distance between Southern Cross, Melbourne and Research, Melbourne is approximately 32.16 km, which can typically be travelled in 68 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Southern Cross 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 Southern Cross

Southern Cross is located at Southern Cross, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is 122-Southern Cross Railway Station/Spencer St (Melbourne City).

Bus stations close to Southern Cross:

  • Southern Cross Station/Collins St (Melbourne City)
  • Skybus Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City)
  • Southern Cross Station/Spencer St (Melbourne City)

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)

Alternative route from Southern Cross to Research by bus and train via HURSTBRIDGE and 578

To get from Southern Cross to Research in Melbourne, take the HURSTBRIDGE train from Southern Cross station to Eltham station. Next, take the 578 bus from Eltham Station/Main Rd (Eltham) station to Research Primary School/Main Rd (Research) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 11 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

71minA$5.30
Train - HURSTBRIDGE
HURSTBRIDGE
Bus - 578
578
Walk to Research
Leaves from Southern Cross

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Southern Cross
  • 2
    Train - HURSTBRIDGEHURSTBRIDGE
    Wait for train
    HURSTBRIDGE
    Hurstbridge
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Eltham
    54 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Eltham Station/Main Rd (Eltham)
    ID 21490
    50 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 578578
    Wait for bus
    578
    Warrandyte
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Research Primary School/Main Rd (Research)
    ID 21035
    6 min
  • 7
    Walk to Research
    Walk to
    Research
    230 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Southern Cross to Research?

    The fastest way takes 68 minutes, using Bus line HURSTBRIDGE, Bus line 579.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Southern Cross to Research?

    The alternative route takes 71 minutes, using Bus line HURSTBRIDGE, Bus line 578.

  • Is there a direct train between Southern Cross and Research?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 8 min.

  • Which train line goes from Southern Cross to Research?

    The HURSTBRIDGE train line goes from Hurstbridge station near Southern Cross in Docklands to Eltham station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Eltham station near Research in Melbourne.

  • How long does it take to travel from Southern Cross to Research by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Southern Cross in Docklands and Research in Melbourne by train and bus is about 1 hr 8 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Southern Cross to get to Research?

    Get on the HURSTBRIDGE train from the Hurstbridge station near Southern Cross in Docklands.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Southern Cross and Research?

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

  • When is the last train from Southern Cross to Research?

    The last train from Southern Cross in Docklands to Research in Melbourne is the Hurstbridge - City (Flinders Street) line. It leaves the Southern Cross station at 18:06.

  • How much is the train fare from Southern Cross to Research?

    The ride from Southern Cross to Research costs A$5.30.

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