What is the cheapest way to get from Carrum Downs to Lilydale?

The cheapest way to get from Carrum Downs to Lilydale is to bus and line 670 bus which costs $6 and takes 2h 16m.

What is the fastest way to get from Carrum Downs to Lilydale?

The fastest way to get from Carrum Downs to Lilydale is to drive which takes 37 min and costs $8 - $13.

Is there a direct bus between Carrum Downs and Lilydale?

No, there is no direct bus from Carrum Downs to Lilydale station. However, there are services departing from Hall Rd/Frankston-Dandenong Rd and arriving at Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 58m.

Is there a direct train between Carrum Downs and Lilydale?

No, there is no direct train from Carrum Downs station to Lilydale station. However, there are services departing from Kananook Station and arriving at Lilydale Station via Richmond Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 25m.

How far is it from Carrum Downs to Lilydale?

The distance between Carrum Downs and Lilydale is 55 km. The road distance is 49.6 km.

How do I travel from Carrum Downs to Lilydale without a car?

The best way to get from Carrum Downs to Lilydale without a car is to bus which takes 1h 58m and costs $12.

How long does it take to get from Carrum Downs to Lilydale?

It takes approximately 1h 58m to get from Carrum Downs to Lilydale, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carrum Downs to Lilydale bus from?

Carrum Downs to Lilydale bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Hall Rd/Frankston-Dandenong Rd station.

Where do I catch the Carrum Downs to Lilydale train from?

Carrum Downs to Lilydale train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Kananook Station.

Train or bus from Carrum Downs to Lilydale?

The best way to get from Carrum Downs to Lilydale is to bus which takes 1h 58m and costs $12. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $12 and takes 2h 25m.

Where does the Carrum Downs to Lilydale bus arrive?

Carrum Downs to Lilydale bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy.

Where does the Carrum Downs to Lilydale train arrive?

Carrum Downs to Lilydale train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Richmond Station.

Can I drive from Carrum Downs to Lilydale?

Yes, the driving distance between Carrum Downs to Lilydale is 50 km. It takes approximately 37 min to drive from Carrum Downs to Lilydale.

Where can I stay near Lilydale?

There are 672+ hotels available in Lilydale.

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There are 5 ways to get from Carrum Downs to Lilydale by bus, train, car, or taxi

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Hall Rd/Frankston-Dandenong Rd to Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwybus 901
1h 58m
$12
Bus, line 670 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Hall Rd/Frankston-Dandenong Rd to Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwybus 901
2. Take the bus from Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy to Lilydale Station/West William Stbus 670 / ...
2h 16m
$6
Train
1. Take the train from Kananook Station to Richmond Stationtrain Frankston
2. Take the train from Richmond Station to Lilydale Stationtrain Lilydale
2h 25m
$12
Drive 49.6 km
1. Drive from Carrum Downs to Lilydalecar 49.6 km
37 min
$9–13
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Carrum Downs to Lilydaletaxi 49.6 km
37 min
$110–140

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Distance: 54.7 km
Duration: 1h 58m

What companies run services between Carrum Downs, VIC, Australia and Lilydale, VIC, Australia?

Metropolitan buses operates a bus from Hall Rd/Frankston-Dandenong Rd to Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 1h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hall Rd/Frankston-Dandenong Rd to Lilydale Station via Kananook Station/Wells Rd, Kananook Station, and Richmond Station in around 2h 25m.

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