How to get from Research to South Melbourne by bus, train and tram?

By bus, train and tram

To get from Research to South Melbourne in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line 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 HURSTBRIDGE train and finally take the 109 tram from 19-North Richmond Railway Station/Victoria St (Richmond) station to 126-Montague St/Light Rail (South Melbourne) 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 - 578
578
Train - HURSTBRIDGE
HURSTBRIDGE
Tram - 109
109
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
    North Richmond
    39 min
  • 7
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    19-North Richmond Railway Station/Victoria St (Richmond)
    ID 19732
    20 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Tram - 109109
    Wait for tram
    109
    Port Melbourne
  • 9
    Ride to tram station 126-Montague St/Light Rail (South Melbourne)
    Ride to tram station
    126-Montague St/Light Rail (South Melbourne)
    ID 19722
    25 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and tram

To get from Research to South Melbourne 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 109 tram from 15-Smith St/Victoria Pde (East Melbourne) station to 126-Montague St/Light Rail (South Melbourne) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 27 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

87minA$5.30
Bus - 579
579
Bus - 906
906
Tram - 109
109
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
    Clarendon St/Victoria Pde (East Melbourne)
    ID 47722
    43 min
  • 6
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    15-Smith St/Victoria Pde (East Melbourne)
    ID 19728
    60 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Tram - 109109
    Wait for tram
    109
    Port Melbourne
  • 8
    Ride to tram station 126-Montague St/Light Rail (South Melbourne)
    Ride to tram station
    126-Montague St/Light Rail (South Melbourne)
    ID 19722
    21 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Research to South Melbourne

The distance between Research, Melbourne and South Melbourne, Melbourne is approximately 32.54 km, which can typically be travelled in 90 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Research to South Melbourne by bus, train 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 South Melbourne, Melbourne

South Melbourne is located at South Melbourne, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Montague St/Normanby Rd (South Melbourne).

Bus stations close to South Melbourne:

  • Montague St/Normanby Rd (South Melbourne)
  • Johnston St/Normanby Rd (Port Melbourne)
  • Ingles St/Normanby Rd (Port Melbourne)

Related Routes

By bus and tram

To get from Research to South Melbourne 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 109 tram from 15-Smith St/Victoria Pde (East Melbourne) station to 126-Montague St/Light Rail (South Melbourne) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 27 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

87minA$5.30
Bus - 579
579
Bus - 906
906
Tram - 109
109
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
    Clarendon St/Victoria Pde (East Melbourne)
    ID 47722
    43 min
  • 6
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    15-Smith St/Victoria Pde (East Melbourne)
    ID 19728
    60 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Tram - 109109
    Wait for tram
    109
    Port Melbourne
  • 8
    Ride to tram station 126-Montague St/Light Rail (South Melbourne)
    Ride to tram station
    126-Montague St/Light Rail (South Melbourne)
    ID 19722
    21 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Research to South Melbourne?

    The fastest way takes 90 minutes, using Bus line 578, Bus line HURSTBRIDGE, Bus line 109.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Research to South Melbourne?

    The alternative route takes 87 minutes, using Bus line 579, Bus line 906, Bus line 109.

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

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

  • Which bus line goes from Research to South Melbourne 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 train line and one tram line till Eltham Station/Main Rd (Eltham) station near South Melbourne in Melbourne

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

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

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

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

  • How much is the total bus, train and tram fare from Research to South Melbourne?

    The ride from Research to South Melbourne costs A$5.30.

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