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

By bus and train

To get from Research to Southbank in Melbourne, take the 578 bus from Post Office/Main Rd (Research) station to Eltham Station/Main Rd (Eltham) station. Next, take the HURSTBRIDGE train from Eltham station to Flinders Street station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 10 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

70minA$5.30
Bus - 578
578
Train - HURSTBRIDGE
HURSTBRIDGE
Walk to Southbank
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
    Walk to Southbank
    Walk to
    Southbank
    480 m • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via 579, 906 and MERNDA

To get from Research to Southbank in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train 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 MERNDA train from Victoria Park station to Flinders Street station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 18 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

78minA$5.30
Bus - 579
579
Bus - 906
906
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Walk to Southbank
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
    Johnston St/Hoddle St (Abbotsford)
    ID 1293
    37 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Victoria Park
    160 m • 3 min
  • 7
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    9 min
  • 9
    Walk to Southbank
    Walk to
    Southbank
    480 m • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Research to Southbank

The distance between Research, Melbourne and Southbank, Melbourne is approximately 30.23 km, which can typically be travelled in 70 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Research to Southbank 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 Southbank, Melbourne

Southbank is located at Southbank, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Victorian College Of the Arts/Southbank Bvd (Southbank).

Train stations close to Southbank:

  • Flinders Street

Bus stations close to Southbank:

  • Victorian College Of the Arts/Southbank Bvd (Southbank)
  • Kavanagh St/Southbank Bvd (Southbank)
  • City Rd/Southbank Bvd (Southbank)

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via 579, 906 and MERNDA

To get from Research to Southbank in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train 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 MERNDA train from Victoria Park station to Flinders Street station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 18 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

78minA$5.30
Bus - 579
579
Bus - 906
906
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Walk to Southbank
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
    Johnston St/Hoddle St (Abbotsford)
    ID 1293
    37 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Victoria Park
    160 m • 3 min
  • 7
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    9 min
  • 9
    Walk to Southbank
    Walk to
    Southbank
    480 m • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 70 minutes, using Bus line 578, Bus line HURSTBRIDGE.

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

    The alternative route takes 78 minutes, using Bus line 579, Bus line 906, Bus line MERNDA.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 10 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Research to Southbank 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 till Eltham Station/Main Rd (Eltham) station near Southbank in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Research and Southbank in Melbourne by bus and train is about 1 hr 10 min.

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

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

  • How much is the bus fare from Research to Southbank?

    The ride from Research to Southbank costs A$5.30.

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