The average bus between Research and Melbourne takes 1h 27m and the fastest bus takes 1h 19m. The bus service runs several times per day from Research to Melbourne. 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 Research and Melbourne. The earliest departure is at 9:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Research is at 7:30 PM which arrives into Melbourne at 8:49 PM. All services require a transfer at Melbourne Hill Rd/Heidelberg-Warrandyte Rd and take an average of 1h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

1h 29m • 1 change

1h 28m • 1 change

1h 26m • 1 change

1h 26m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct bus from Research to Melbourne. However, there are services departing from Research station and arriving at Melbourne station via Melbourne Hill Rd/Heidelberg-Warrandyte Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 27m.
Research to Melbourne bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from 19 Research-Warrandyte Rd station.
Research to Melbourne bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Elizabeth St/Lonsdale St station.
The distance between Research and Melbourne is 23.2 km. The road distance is 39 km.
You can take a bus from 19 Research-Warrandyte Rd to Elizabeth St/Lonsdale St via Melbourne Hill Rd/Heidelberg-Warrandyte Rd and Warrandyte Reserve/Heidelberg-Warrandyte Rd in around 1h 20m.