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

From Research to Somerton by bus and train

To get from Research to Somerton in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train 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 HURSTBRIDGE train and finally take the 901 bus from Greensborough Station/Para Rd (Greensborough) station to Sydney Rd/Somerton Rd (Campbellfield) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 20 min. The ride fare is A$3.30.

80minA$3.30
Bus - 578
578
Train - HURSTBRIDGE
HURSTBRIDGE
Bus - 901
901
Walk to Somerton
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 train station
    Walk to train station
    Eltham
    50 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - HURSTBRIDGEHURSTBRIDGE
    Wait for train
    HURSTBRIDGE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Greensborough
    7 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Greensborough Station/Para Rd (Greensborough)
    ID 2707
    90 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 901901
    Wait for bus
    901
    Melbourne Airport
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sydney Rd/Somerton Rd (Campbellfield)
    ID 22268
    47 min
  • 10
    Walk to Somerton
    Walk to
    Somerton
    60 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Research to Somerton by bus

To get from Research to Somerton in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: 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 902 bus and finally take the 901 bus from George Ct/Para Rd (Greensborough) station to Sydney Rd/Somerton Rd (Campbellfield) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 48 min. The ride fare is A$3.30.

108minA$3.30
Bus - 578
578
Bus - 902
902
Bus - 901
901
Walk to Somerton
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 43683
    80 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 902902
    Wait for bus
    902
    Airport West
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    George Ct/Para Rd (Greensborough)
    ID 43433
    10 min
  • 7
    Bus - 901901
    Wait for bus
    901
    Melbourne Airport
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sydney Rd/Somerton Rd (Campbellfield)
    ID 22268
    48 min
  • 9
    Walk to Somerton
    Walk to
    Somerton
    60 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Research to Somerton

The distance between Research, Melbourne and Somerton, Melbourne is approximately 32.85 km, which can typically be travelled in 80 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Research to Somerton 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 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 Somerton, Melbourne

Somerton is located at Somerton, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Sydney Rd/Somerton Rd (Somerton).

Train stations close to Somerton:

  • Roxburgh Park
  • Upfield
  • Coolaroo

Bus stations close to Somerton:

  • Sydney Rd/Somerton Rd (Somerton)
  • Sydney Rd/Somerton Rd (Campbellfield)
  • Somerton Rd/Sydney Rd (Somerton)

Related Routes

From Research to Somerton by bus

To get from Research to Somerton in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: 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 902 bus and finally take the 901 bus from George Ct/Para Rd (Greensborough) station to Sydney Rd/Somerton Rd (Campbellfield) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 48 min. The ride fare is A$3.30.

108minA$3.30
Bus - 578
578
Bus - 902
902
Bus - 901
901
Walk to Somerton
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 43683
    80 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 902902
    Wait for bus
    902
    Airport West
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    George Ct/Para Rd (Greensborough)
    ID 43433
    10 min
  • 7
    Bus - 901901
    Wait for bus
    901
    Melbourne Airport
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sydney Rd/Somerton Rd (Campbellfield)
    ID 22268
    48 min
  • 9
    Walk to Somerton
    Walk to
    Somerton
    60 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 80 minutes, using Bus line 578, Bus line HURSTBRIDGE, Bus line 901.

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

    The alternative route takes 108 minutes, using Bus line 578, Bus line 902, Bus line 901.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 20 min.

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

    The 578 bus line goes from Eltham Station station near Research to Eltham Station/Main Rd (Eltham) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Eltham Station/Main Rd (Eltham) station near Somerton in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Research and Somerton in Melbourne by bus and train is about 1 hr 20 min.

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

    Get on the 578 bus from the Eltham Station stop near Research in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the bus at the Eltham Station/Main Rd (Eltham) stop, which is closest to Somerton in Melbourne.

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

    The ride from Research to Somerton costs A$3.30.

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