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

By bus and train

To get from Melton to Research in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT train from Melton station to Southern Cross 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 2 hr 4 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

124minA$5.30
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Train - HURSTBRIDGE
HURSTBRIDGE
Bus - 578
578
Walk to Research
Leaves from Melton

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Melton
  • 2
    Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARATARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Wait for train
    ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    39 min
  • 4
    Train - HURSTBRIDGEHURSTBRIDGE
    Wait for train
    HURSTBRIDGE
    Hurstbridge
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Eltham
    51 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Eltham Station/Main Rd (Eltham)
    ID 21490
    50 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 578578
    Wait for bus
    578
    Warrandyte
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Research Primary School/Main Rd (Research)
    ID 21035
    6 min
  • 9
    Walk to Research
    Walk to
    Research
    230 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT, HURSTBRIDGE and 579

To get from Melton to Research in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT train from Melton station to Southern Cross 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 2 hr 16 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

136minA$5.30
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Train - HURSTBRIDGE
HURSTBRIDGE
Bus - 579
579
Leaves from Melton

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Melton
  • 2
    Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARATARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Wait for train
    ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    39 min
  • 4
    Train - HURSTBRIDGEHURSTBRIDGE
    Wait for train
    HURSTBRIDGE
    Hurstbridge
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Eltham
    51 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 Melton to Research

The distance between Melton, Melbourne and Research, Melbourne is approximately 69.7 km, which can typically be travelled in 124 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Melton 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 Melton

Melton is located at Melton, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Melton Station/Staughton St (Melton South).

Train stations close to Melton:

  • Cobblebank

Bus stations close to Melton:

  • Melton Station/Staughton St (Melton South)
  • Melton Railway Station (Melton South)
  • Exford Rd/Staughton St (Melton South)

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 ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT, HURSTBRIDGE and 579

To get from Melton to Research in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT train from Melton station to Southern Cross 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 2 hr 16 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

136minA$5.30
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Train - HURSTBRIDGE
HURSTBRIDGE
Bus - 579
579
Leaves from Melton

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Melton
  • 2
    Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARATARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Wait for train
    ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    39 min
  • 4
    Train - HURSTBRIDGEHURSTBRIDGE
    Wait for train
    HURSTBRIDGE
    Hurstbridge
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Eltham
    51 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 Melton to Research?

    The fastest way takes 124 minutes, using Bus line ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT, Bus line HURSTBRIDGE, Bus line 578.

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

    The alternative route takes 136 minutes, using Bus line ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT, Bus line HURSTBRIDGE, Bus line 579.

  • Is there a direct train between Melton and Research?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 4 min.

  • Which train line goes from Melton to Research?

    The ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT train line goes from Melbourne station near Melton in Melton South to Southern Cross station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Southern Cross station near Research in Melbourne.

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

    The total travel time between Melton in Melton South and Research in Melbourne by train and bus is about 2 hr 4 min.

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

    Get on the ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT train from the Melbourne station near Melton in Melton South.

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

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

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

    The ride from Melton to Research costs A$5.30.

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