How to get from Research to South Yarra by bus and train?

From Research to South Yarra by bus and train

To get from Research to South Yarra in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train 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 HURSTBRIDGE train and finally take the FRANKSTON train from Flinders Street station to South Yarra station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 9 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

69minA$5.30
Bus - 578
578
Train - HURSTBRIDGE
HURSTBRIDGE
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
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
    Flinders Street
    45 min
  • 7
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    Frankston
  • 8
    Ride to train station South Yarra
    Ride to train station
    South Yarra
    7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Research to South Yarra by bus and train via 578, HURSTBRIDGE and PAKENHAM

To get from Research to South Yarra in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train 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 HURSTBRIDGE train and finally take the PAKENHAM train from Flinders Street station to South Yarra station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 12 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

72minA$5.30
Bus - 578
578
Train - HURSTBRIDGE
HURSTBRIDGE
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
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
    Flinders Street
    45 min
  • 7
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    Pakenham
  • 8
    Ride to train station South Yarra
    Ride to train station
    South Yarra
    6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Research to South Yarra

The distance between Research, Melbourne and South Yarra, Melbourne is approximately 33.8 km, which can typically be travelled in 69 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Research to South Yarra 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 South Yarra, Melbourne

South Yarra is located at South Yarra, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Darling Gardens/Alexandra Ave (South Yarra).

Train stations close to South Yarra:

  • South Yarra

Bus stations close to South Yarra:

  • Darling Gardens/Alexandra Ave (South Yarra)
  • Toorak Rd/Punt Rd (South Yarra)
  • Chapel St/Alexandra Ave (South Yarra)

Related Routes

Alternative route from Research to South Yarra by bus and train via 578, HURSTBRIDGE and PAKENHAM

To get from Research to South Yarra in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train 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 HURSTBRIDGE train and finally take the PAKENHAM train from Flinders Street station to South Yarra station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 12 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

72minA$5.30
Bus - 578
578
Train - HURSTBRIDGE
HURSTBRIDGE
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
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
    Flinders Street
    45 min
  • 7
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    Pakenham
  • 8
    Ride to train station South Yarra
    Ride to train station
    South Yarra
    6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 69 minutes, using Bus line 578, Bus line HURSTBRIDGE, Bus line FRANKSTON.

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

    The alternative route takes 72 minutes, using Bus line 578, Bus line HURSTBRIDGE, Bus line PAKENHAM.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 9 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Research to South Yarra 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 2 train lines till Eltham Station/Main Rd (Eltham) station near South Yarra in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Research and South Yarra in Melbourne by bus and train is about 1 hr 9 min.

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

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

  • How much is the bus fare from Research to South Yarra?

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

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