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

By bus and train

To get from Sunshine to Research in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SUNBURY train from Sunshine station to Flagstaff 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 29 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

89minA$5.30
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
Train - HURSTBRIDGE
HURSTBRIDGE
Bus - 579
579
Leaves from Sunshine

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Sunshine
  • 2
    Train - SUNBURYSUNBURY
    Wait for train
    SUNBURY
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flagstaff
    17 min
  • 4
    Train - HURSTBRIDGEHURSTBRIDGE
    Wait for train
    HURSTBRIDGE
    Hurstbridge
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Eltham
    52 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 SUNBURY, 906 and 579

To get from Sunshine to Research in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the SUNBURY train from Sunshine 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 52 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

112minA$5.30
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
Bus - 906
906
Bus - 579
579
Leaves from Sunshine

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Sunshine
  • 2
    Train - SUNBURYSUNBURY
    Wait for train
    SUNBURY
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flagstaff
    17 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
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Public transport directions from Sunshine to Research

The distance between Sunshine, Melbourne and Research, Melbourne is approximately 43.24 km, which can typically be travelled in 89 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Sunshine 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 Sunshine

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

Train stations close to Sunshine:

  • Albion
  • Ginifer
  • Tottenham

Bus stations close to Sunshine:

  • Sunshine Station/Dickson St (Sunshine)
  • City Pl/Sun Cres (Sunshine)
  • Sunshine Railway Station (Sunshine)

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 SUNBURY, 906 and 579

To get from Sunshine to Research in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the SUNBURY train from Sunshine 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 52 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

112minA$5.30
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
Bus - 906
906
Bus - 579
579
Leaves from Sunshine

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Sunshine
  • 2
    Train - SUNBURYSUNBURY
    Wait for train
    SUNBURY
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flagstaff
    17 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

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Sunshine to Research?

    The fastest way takes 89 minutes, using Bus line SUNBURY, Bus line HURSTBRIDGE, Bus line 579.

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

    The alternative route takes 112 minutes, using Bus line SUNBURY, Bus line 906, Bus line 579.

  • Is there a direct train between Sunshine and Research?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 29 min.

  • Which train line goes from Sunshine to Research?

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

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

    The total travel time between Sunshine in Sunshine and Research in Melbourne by train and bus is about 1 hr 29 min.

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

    Get on the SUNBURY train from the City (Flinders Street) station near Sunshine in Sunshine.

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

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

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

    The ride from Sunshine to Research costs A$5.30.

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