What is the cheapest way to get from Carlton North to Lilydale?

The cheapest way to get from Carlton North to Lilydale is to drive which costs $7 - $11 and takes 33 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Carlton North to Lilydale?

The fastest way to get from Carlton North to Lilydale is to drive which takes 33 min and costs $7 - $11.

Is there a direct bus between Carlton North and Lilydale?

No, there is no direct bus from Carlton North to Lilydale station. However, there are services departing from Richardson St/ Rathdowne St and arriving at Lilydale Station/West William St via Swanston St/Lonsdale St, Mitcham Rd/Whitehorse Rd and Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Carlton North and Lilydale?

No, there is no direct train from Carlton North to Lilydale station. However, there are services departing from Reid St/Nicholson St #17 and arriving at Lilydale Station via Parliament Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 32m.

How far is it from Carlton North to Lilydale?

The distance between Carlton North and Lilydale is 41 km. The road distance is 39.6 km.

How do I travel from Carlton North to Lilydale without a car?

The best way to get from Carlton North to Lilydale without a car is to train which takes 1h 32m and costs $12.

How long does it take to get from Carlton North to Lilydale?

It takes approximately 1h 32m to get from Carlton North to Lilydale, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carlton North to Lilydale bus from?

Carlton North to Lilydale bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Swanston St/Lonsdale St station.

Where do I catch the Carlton North to Lilydale train from?

Carlton North to Lilydale train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Parliament Station.

Train or bus from Carlton North to Lilydale?

The best way to get from Carlton North to Lilydale is to train which takes 1h 32m and costs $12. Alternatively, you can line 907 bus and line 670 bus, which costs $12 and takes 2h 25m.

Where does the Carlton North to Lilydale bus arrive?

Carlton North to Lilydale bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Mitcham Station/Colombo St.

Where does the Carlton North to Lilydale train arrive?

Carlton North to Lilydale train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Lilydale Station.

Can I drive from Carlton North to Lilydale?

Yes, the driving distance between Carlton North to Lilydale is 40 km. It takes approximately 33 min to drive from Carlton North to Lilydale.

Where can I stay near Lilydale?

There are 672+ hotels available in Lilydale.

Carlton North to Lilydale - 4 ways to travel via train, and line 907 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Carlton North to Lilydale by train, bus, car, or taxi

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best
1. Take the train from Parliament Station to Lilydale Stationtrain Lilydale
1h 32m
$12
Drive 39.6 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Carlton North to Lilydalecar 39.6 km
33 min
$8–11
Line 907 bus, line 670 bus
1. Take the bus from Swanston St/Lonsdale St to Mitcham Station/Colombo Stbus 907
2. Take the bus from Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy to Lilydale Station/West William Stbus 670 / ...
2h 25m
$12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Carlton North to Lilydaletaxi 39.6 km
33 min
$90–120

Carlton North to Lilydale by tram and train

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Distance: 40.6 km
Duration: 1h 32m

What companies run services between Carlton North, VIC, Australia and Lilydale, VIC, Australia?

Metro Trains Melbourne operates a train from Parliament Station to Lilydale Station hourly. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 58 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Richardson St/ Rathdowne St to Lilydale Station/West William St via Swanston St/Lonsdale St, Mitcham Station/Colombo St, Mitcham Rd/Whitehorse Rd, and Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy in around 2h 25m.

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