How to get from Research to St Kilda by bus and train?

From Research to St Kilda by bus and train

To get from Research to St Kilda 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 246 bus from West Richmond Railway Station/Hoddle St (Richmond) station to Carlisle St/Barkly St (St Kilda) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 32 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

92minA$5.30
Bus - 578
578
Train - HURSTBRIDGE
HURSTBRIDGE
Bus - 246
246
Walk to St Kilda
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
    West Richmond
    40 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    West Richmond Railway Station/Hoddle St (Richmond)
    ID 1126
    50 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 246246
    Wait for bus
    246
    Elsternwick
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Carlisle St/Barkly St (St Kilda)
    ID 1108
    16 min
  • 10
    Walk to St Kilda
    Walk to
    St Kilda
    380 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Research to St Kilda by bus and train via 579, HURSTBRIDGE and 246

To get from Research to St Kilda 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 Eltham Station/Main Rd (Eltham) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the HURSTBRIDGE train and finally take the 246 bus from West Richmond Railway Station/Hoddle St (Richmond) station to Carlisle St/Barkly St (St Kilda) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 24 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

84minA$5.30
Bus - 579
579
Train - HURSTBRIDGE
HURSTBRIDGE
Bus - 246
246
Walk to St Kilda
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
    Eltham
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Eltham Station/Main Rd (Eltham)
    ID 21490
    11 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
    West Richmond
    40 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    West Richmond Railway Station/Hoddle St (Richmond)
    ID 1126
    50 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 246246
    Wait for bus
    246
    Elsternwick
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Carlisle St/Barkly St (St Kilda)
    ID 1108
    18 min
  • 10
    Walk to St Kilda
    Walk to
    St Kilda
    380 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Research to St Kilda

The distance between Research, Melbourne and St Kilda, Melbourne is approximately 33.72 km, which can typically be travelled in 92 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Research to St Kilda 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 St Kilda, Melbourne

St Kilda is located at St Kilda, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is 138-Luna Park/The Esplanade (St Kilda).

Bus stations close to St Kilda:

  • Blessington St/Barkly St (St Kilda)
  • Barkly St/Carlisle St (St Kilda)
  • Luna Park/The Esplanade (St Kilda)

Related Routes

Alternative route from Research to St Kilda by bus and train via 579, HURSTBRIDGE and 246

To get from Research to St Kilda 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 Eltham Station/Main Rd (Eltham) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the HURSTBRIDGE train and finally take the 246 bus from West Richmond Railway Station/Hoddle St (Richmond) station to Carlisle St/Barkly St (St Kilda) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 24 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

84minA$5.30
Bus - 579
579
Train - HURSTBRIDGE
HURSTBRIDGE
Bus - 246
246
Walk to St Kilda
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
    Eltham
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Eltham Station/Main Rd (Eltham)
    ID 21490
    11 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
    West Richmond
    40 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    West Richmond Railway Station/Hoddle St (Richmond)
    ID 1126
    50 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 246246
    Wait for bus
    246
    Elsternwick
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Carlisle St/Barkly St (St Kilda)
    ID 1108
    18 min
  • 10
    Walk to St Kilda
    Walk to
    St Kilda
    380 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Research to St Kilda?

    The fastest way takes 92 minutes, using Bus line 578, Bus line HURSTBRIDGE, Bus line 246.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Research to St Kilda?

    The alternative route takes 84 minutes, using Bus line 579, Bus line HURSTBRIDGE, Bus line 246.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 32 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Research to St Kilda 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 St Kilda in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Research and St Kilda in Melbourne by bus and train is about 1 hr 32 min.

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

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

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

    The ride from Research to St Kilda costs A$5.30.

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