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

The cheapest way to get from Brisbane to Lilydale is to train via Sydney which costs $140 - $550 and takes 27h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Brisbane to Lilydale is to fly and train which takes 5h 54m and costs $180 - $370.

Is there a direct bus between Brisbane and Lilydale?

No, there is no direct bus from Brisbane to Lilydale station. However, there are services departing from Brisbane and arriving at Lilydale Station/West William St via Sydney Central Station and Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 41m.

Is there a direct train between Brisbane and Lilydale?

No, there is no direct train from Brisbane station to Lilydale station. However, there are services departing from Roma Street Station and arriving at Lilydale Station via Central Station and Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 43m.

How far is it from Brisbane to Lilydale?

The distance between Brisbane and Lilydale is 1454 km. The road distance is 1647.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Brisbane to Lilydale without a car is to train via Sydney which takes 27h 43m and costs $140 - $550.

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

It takes approximately 5h 54m to get from Brisbane to Lilydale, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Brisbane to Lilydale bus from?

Brisbane to Lilydale bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Brisbane station.

Where do I catch the Brisbane to Lilydale train from?

Brisbane to Lilydale train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Roma Street Station.

Train or bus from Brisbane to Lilydale?

The best way to get from Brisbane to Lilydale is to train via Sydney which takes 27h 43m and costs $140 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $290 - $600 and takes 32h 41m.

Where does the Brisbane to Lilydale bus arrive?

Brisbane to Lilydale bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Central Station.

Where does the Brisbane to Lilydale train arrive?

Brisbane to Lilydale train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Central Station.

Can I drive from Brisbane to Lilydale?

Yes, the driving distance between Brisbane to Lilydale is 1648 km. It takes approximately 18h 42m to drive from Brisbane to Lilydale.

Where can I stay near Lilydale?

There are 671+ hotels available in Lilydale.

Brisbane to Lilydale - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 8 ways to get from Brisbane to Lilydale by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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Fly Brisbane Airport to Melbourne Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane BNE - MEL
2. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Lilydale Stationtrain
5h 54m
$182–368
Train via Sydney
cheapest
1. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Stationtrain 32
2. Take the train from Central Station to Southern Crosstrain 623 / ...
3. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Lilydale Stationtrain
27h 43m
$141–505
Bus
1. Take the bus from Brisbane to Central Stationbus Sydney
2. Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Melbournebus Au100-3 / ...
32h 41m
$294–572
Drive 1,647.7 km
1. Drive from Brisbane to Lilydalecar 1,647.7 km
18h 42m
$297–428
Bus to Gold Coast Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Gold Coast Airportbus
2. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane OOL - MEL
3. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Lilydale Stationtrain
6h 48m
$195–461
Fly Brisbane Airport to Avalon Airport, train
1. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Avalon Airport (AVV)plane BNE - AVV
2. Take the train from Lara Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Lilydale Stationtrain
7h 37m
$168–528
Bus to Gold Coast Airport, fly to Avalon Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Gold Coast Airportbus
2. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Avalon Airport (AVV)plane OOL - AVV
3. Take the train from Lara Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain
4. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Lilydale Stationtrain
8h 32m
$201–681
Train
1. Take the train from Brisbane to Southern Crosstrain
2. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Lilydale Stationtrain Lilydale
2d 3h
$2,696–3,696

Brisbane to Lilydale by train

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27h 43mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,453.8 km
Duration: 5h 54m

What companies run services between Brisbane, QLD, Australia and Lilydale, VIC, Australia?

You can take a train from Roma Street Station to Lilydale Station via Central Station, Southern Cross, and Southern Cross Station in around 27h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Brisbane to Lilydale Station/West William St via Central Station, Sydney Central Station, Melbourne, Southern Cross Station, Ringwood Station, and Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy in around 32h 41m.

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