How to get from Research to Reservoir by bus and tram?

From Research to Reservoir by bus and tram

To get from Research to Reservoir in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one tram line: take the 579 bus from Post Office/Main Rd (Research) station to Webb St/Yarra St (Warrandyte) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 906 bus and finally take the 11 tram from 12-St Vincents Plaza/Victoria Pde (Fitzroy) station to 47-West Preston/Gilbert Rd (Preston) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 30 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

90minA$5.30
Bus - 579
579
Bus - 906
906
Tram - 11
11
Leaves from Post Office/Main Rd (Research)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Research
  • 2
    Bus - 579579
    Wait for bus
    579
    Warrandyte
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Webb St/Yarra St (Warrandyte)
    ID 4407
    12 min
  • 4
    Bus - 906906
    Wait for bus
    906
    City (King/Lonsdale Sts)
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Eye & Ear Hospital/Victoria Pde (East Melbourne)
    ID 47723
    44 min
  • 6
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    12-St Vincents Plaza/Victoria Pde (Fitzroy)
    ID 18051
    110 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Tram - 1111
    Wait for tram
    11
    West Preston
  • 8
    Ride to tram station 47-West Preston/Gilbert Rd (Preston)
    Ride to tram station
    47-West Preston/Gilbert Rd (Preston)
    ID 4484
    29 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Research to Reservoir by bus and tram via 578, 513 and 11

To get from Research to Reservoir in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one tram line: take the 578 bus from Post Office/Main Rd (Research) station to Eltham Station/Main Rd (Eltham) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 513 bus and finally take the 11 tram from 40-Bell St/Gilbert Rd (Preston) station to 47-West Preston/Gilbert Rd (Preston) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 52 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

112minA$5.30
Bus - 578
578
Bus - 513
513
Tram - 11
11
Leaves from Post Office/Main Rd (Research)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Research
  • 2
    Bus - 578578
    Wait for bus
    578
    Eltham Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Eltham Station/Main Rd (Eltham)
    ID 21490
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Eltham Station/Main Rd (Eltham)
    ID 48397
    70 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 513513
    Wait for bus
    513
    Glenroy
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gilbert Rd/Bell St (Preston)
    ID 10040
    54 min
  • 7
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    40-Bell St/Gilbert Rd (Preston)
    ID 4167
    50 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Tram - 1111
    Wait for tram
    11
    West Preston
  • 9
    Ride to tram station 47-West Preston/Gilbert Rd (Preston)
    Ride to tram station
    47-West Preston/Gilbert Rd (Preston)
    ID 4484
    5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Research to Reservoir

The distance between Research, Melbourne and Reservoir, Melbourne is approximately 48.55 km, which can typically be travelled in 90 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Research to Reservoir by bus and tram, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Research

Research is located at Research, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Research Primary School/Main Rd (Research).

Train stations close to Research:

  • Eltham

Bus stations close to Research:

  • Research Primary School/Main Rd (Research)
  • Research Park/Main Rd (Research)
  • Beddoe St/Research-Warrandyte Rd (Research)

Public transport stations close to Reservoir, Melbourne

Reservoir is located at Reservoir, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Gilbert Rd/Regent St (Preston).

Bus stations close to Reservoir:

  • Gilbert Rd/Regent St (Preston)
  • Haig St/Gilbert Rd (Reservoir)
  • Crispe St/Haig St (Reservoir)

Related Routes

Alternative route from Research to Reservoir by bus and tram via 578, 513 and 11

To get from Research to Reservoir in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one tram line: take the 578 bus from Post Office/Main Rd (Research) station to Eltham Station/Main Rd (Eltham) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 513 bus and finally take the 11 tram from 40-Bell St/Gilbert Rd (Preston) station to 47-West Preston/Gilbert Rd (Preston) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 52 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

112minA$5.30
Bus - 578
578
Bus - 513
513
Tram - 11
11
Leaves from Post Office/Main Rd (Research)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Research
  • 2
    Bus - 578578
    Wait for bus
    578
    Eltham Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Eltham Station/Main Rd (Eltham)
    ID 21490
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Eltham Station/Main Rd (Eltham)
    ID 48397
    70 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 513513
    Wait for bus
    513
    Glenroy
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gilbert Rd/Bell St (Preston)
    ID 10040
    54 min
  • 7
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    40-Bell St/Gilbert Rd (Preston)
    ID 4167
    50 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Tram - 1111
    Wait for tram
    11
    West Preston
  • 9
    Ride to tram station 47-West Preston/Gilbert Rd (Preston)
    Ride to tram station
    47-West Preston/Gilbert Rd (Preston)
    ID 4484
    5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 90 minutes, using Bus line 579, Bus line 906, Bus line 11.

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

    The alternative route takes 112 minutes, using Bus line 578, Bus line 513, Bus line 11.

  • Is there a direct bus between Research and Reservoir in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one tram line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 30 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Research to Reservoir in Melbourne?

    The 579 bus line goes from Warrandyte station near Research to Webb St/Yarra St (Warrandyte) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one tram line till Webb St/Yarra St (Warrandyte) station near Reservoir in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from Research to Reservoir in Melbourne by bus and tram?

    The total travel time between Research and Reservoir in Melbourne by bus and tram is about 1 hr 30 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Research to get to Reservoir in Melbourne?

    Get on the 579 bus from the Warrandyte stop near Research in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Research and Reservoir in Melbourne?

    Get off the bus at the Webb St/Yarra St (Warrandyte) station, which is closest to Reservoir in Melbourne.

  • How much is the total bus and tram fare from Research to Reservoir?

    The ride from Research to Reservoir costs A$5.30.

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