What is the cheapest way to get from Ballarat to Lilydale?

The cheapest way to get from Ballarat to Lilydale is to train which costs $14 - $18 and takes 2h 56m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ballarat to Lilydale?

The fastest way to get from Ballarat to Lilydale is to drive which takes 1h 52m and costs $26 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Ballarat and Lilydale?

No, there is no direct bus from Ballarat to Lilydale station. However, there are services departing from Ballarat and arriving at Lilydale Station/West William St via King St/Lonsdale St, Mitcham Rd/Whitehorse Rd and Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Ballarat and Lilydale?

No, there is no direct train from Ballarat station to Lilydale station. However, there are services departing from Ballarat Station and arriving at Lilydale Station via Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 56m.

How far is it from Ballarat to Lilydale?

The distance between Ballarat and Lilydale is 154 km. The road distance is 149 km.

How do I travel from Ballarat to Lilydale without a car?

The best way to get from Ballarat to Lilydale without a car is to train which takes 2h 56m and costs $14 - $18.

How long does it take to get from Ballarat to Lilydale?

It takes approximately 2h 56m to get from Ballarat to Lilydale, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ballarat to Lilydale bus from?

Ballarat to Lilydale bus services, operated by Firefly Express, depart from Ballarat station.

Where do I catch the Ballarat to Lilydale train from?

Ballarat to Lilydale train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Ballarat Station.

Train or bus from Ballarat to Lilydale?

The best way to get from Ballarat to Lilydale is to train which takes 2h 56m and costs $14 - $18. Alternatively, you can bus and line 907 bus, which costs $107 - $111 and takes 3h 55m.

Where does the Ballarat to Lilydale bus arrive?

Ballarat to Lilydale bus services, operated by Firefly Express, arrive at Southern Cross Coach Terminal station.

Where does the Ballarat to Lilydale train arrive?

Ballarat to Lilydale train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Southern Cross Station.

Can I drive from Ballarat to Lilydale?

Yes, the driving distance between Ballarat to Lilydale is 149 km. It takes approximately 1h 52m to drive from Ballarat to Lilydale.

Where can I stay near Lilydale?

There are 672+ hotels available in Lilydale.

Ballarat to Lilydale - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 907 bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Ballarat to Lilydale by train, bus, or car

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Train
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1. Take the train from Ballarat Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain Ballarat
2. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Lilydale Stationtrain Lilydale
2h 56m
$15–18
Bus, line 907 bus
1. Take the bus from Ballarat to Southern Cross Coach Terminalbus Melbourne
2. Take the bus from King St/Lonsdale St to Mitcham Station/Colombo Stbus 907
3h 55m
$107–111
Drive 149 km
1. Drive from Ballarat to Lilydalecar 149 km
1h 52m
$27–39
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ballarat to Melbourne Airportbus
2. Take the bus from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr to Box Hill Bus Station/Station Stbus Box Hill - Melbourne Airport
4h 1m
$86

Ballarat to Lilydale by train

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Distance: 153.7 km
Duration: 2h 56m

What companies run services between Ballarat, VIC, Australia and Lilydale, VIC, Australia?

You can take a train from Ballarat Station to Lilydale Station via Southern Cross Station in around 2h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ballarat to Lilydale Station/West William St via Southern Cross Coach Terminal, King St/Lonsdale St, Mitcham Station/Colombo St, Mitcham Rd/Whitehorse Rd, and Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy in around 3h 55m.

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