How to get from Essendon to Research by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Essendon to Research in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Essendon station to Flagstaff station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 906 bus and finally take the 579 bus from Warrandyte Reserve/Heidelberg-Warrandyte Rd (Warrandyte) station to Post Office/Main Rd (Research) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 34 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

94minA$5.30
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Bus - 906
906
Bus - 579
579
Leaves from Essendon

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Essendon
  • 2
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flagstaff
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    County Court/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City)
    ID 19550
    260 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - 906906
    Wait for bus
    906
    Warrandyte
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Warrandyte Reserve/Heidelberg-Warrandyte Rd (Warrandyte)
    ID 4035
    51 min
  • 7
    Bus - 579579
    Wait for bus
    579
    Eltham
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Post Office/Main Rd (Research)
    Ride to bus station
    Post Office/Main Rd (Research)
    ID 7816
    13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via 510, HURSTBRIDGE and 578

To get from Essendon to Research in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 510 bus from Essendon Station/Russell St (Essendon) station to Ivanhoe Station/Norman St (Ivanhoe) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the HURSTBRIDGE train and finally 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 34 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

94minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 510
510
Train - HURSTBRIDGE
HURSTBRIDGE
Bus - 578
578
Walk to Research
Leaves from Essendon Station/Russell St (Essendon)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Essendon Station/Russell St (Essendon)
    ID 51773
    10 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 510510
    Wait for bus
    510
    Ivanhoe Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ivanhoe Station/Norman St (Ivanhoe)
    ID 21237
    40 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ivanhoe
    40 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - HURSTBRIDGEHURSTBRIDGE
    Wait for train
    HURSTBRIDGE
    Hurstbridge
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Eltham
    23 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Eltham Station/Main Rd (Eltham)
    ID 21490
    50 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 578578
    Wait for bus
    578
    Warrandyte
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Research Primary School/Main Rd (Research)
    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 Essendon to Research

The distance between Essendon, Melbourne and Research, Melbourne is approximately 49.59 km, which can typically be travelled in 94 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Essendon 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 Essendon

Essendon is located at Essendon, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Essendon Station/Russell St (Essendon).

Bus stations close to Essendon:

  • Essendon Station/Russell St (Essendon)
  • Essendon Station/Mt Alexander Rd (Essendon)
  • Lorraine St/Buckley St (Essendon)

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 510, HURSTBRIDGE and 578

To get from Essendon to Research in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 510 bus from Essendon Station/Russell St (Essendon) station to Ivanhoe Station/Norman St (Ivanhoe) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the HURSTBRIDGE train and finally 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 34 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

94minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 510
510
Train - HURSTBRIDGE
HURSTBRIDGE
Bus - 578
578
Walk to Research
Leaves from Essendon Station/Russell St (Essendon)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Essendon Station/Russell St (Essendon)
    ID 51773
    10 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 510510
    Wait for bus
    510
    Ivanhoe Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ivanhoe Station/Norman St (Ivanhoe)
    ID 21237
    40 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ivanhoe
    40 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - HURSTBRIDGEHURSTBRIDGE
    Wait for train
    HURSTBRIDGE
    Hurstbridge
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Eltham
    23 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Eltham Station/Main Rd (Eltham)
    ID 21490
    50 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 578578
    Wait for bus
    578
    Warrandyte
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Research Primary School/Main Rd (Research)
    ID 21035
    6 min
  • 10
    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 Essendon to Research?

    The fastest way takes 94 minutes, using Bus line CRAIGIEBURN, Bus line 906, Bus line 579.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Essendon to Research?

    The alternative route takes 94 minutes, using Bus line 510, Bus line HURSTBRIDGE, Bus line 578.

  • Is there a direct train between Essendon and Research?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 34 min.

  • Which train line goes from Essendon to Research?

    The CRAIGIEBURN train line goes from City (Flinders Street) station near Essendon in Essendon to Flagstaff station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Flagstaff station near Research in Melbourne.

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

    The total travel time between Essendon in Essendon and Research in Melbourne by train and bus is about 1 hr 34 min.

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

    Get on the CRAIGIEBURN train from the City (Flinders Street) station near Essendon in Essendon.

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

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

  • How much is the train fare from Essendon to Research?

    The ride from Essendon to Research costs A$5.30.

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