The average bus between Melbourne and Research takes 1h 12m and the fastest bus takes 1h 4m. The bus service runs several times per day from Melbourne to Research. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Melbourne and Research. The earliest departure is at 8:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Melbourne is at 7:32 PM which arrives into Research at 8:43 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

1h 7m • 1 change

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1h 13m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne to Research. However, there are services departing from Melbourne station and arriving at Research station via Warrandyte Reserve/Heidelberg-Warrandyte Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 12m.
Melbourne to Research bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Swanston St/Lonsdale St station.
Melbourne to Research bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Warrandyte Reserve/Heidelberg-Warrandyte Rd station.
The distance between Melbourne and Research is 23.2 km. The road distance is 39 km.
Metropolitan buses operates a bus from Swanston St/Lonsdale St to Warrandyte Reserve/Heidelberg-Warrandyte Rd every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 47 min.