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

The cheapest way to get from Cranbourne to Lilydale is to drive which costs $8 - $13 and takes 42 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Cranbourne to Lilydale is to drive which takes 42 min and costs $8 - $13.

Is there a direct bus between Cranbourne and Lilydale?

No, there is no direct bus from Cranbourne to Lilydale station. However, there are services departing from Cranbourne Park SC/Lyall St and arriving at Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy via Dandenong Station/Foster St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Cranbourne and Lilydale?

No, there is no direct train from Cranbourne station to Lilydale station. However, there are services departing from Cranbourne Station and arriving at Lilydale Station via Flinders Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 21m.

How far is it from Cranbourne to Lilydale?

The distance between Cranbourne and Lilydale is 60 km. The road distance is 49.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Cranbourne to Lilydale without a car is to bus via Ringwood Station which takes 2h 15m and costs $18.

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

It takes approximately 2h 15m to get from Cranbourne to Lilydale, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cranbourne to Lilydale bus from?

Cranbourne to Lilydale bus services, operated by Public Transport Victoria, depart from Cranbourne Park SC/Lyall St station.

Where do I catch the Cranbourne to Lilydale train from?

Cranbourne to Lilydale train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Cranbourne Station.

Train or bus from Cranbourne to Lilydale?

The best way to get from Cranbourne to Lilydale is to bus via Ringwood Station which takes 2h 15m and costs $18. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $12 and takes 2h 21m.

Where does the Cranbourne to Lilydale bus arrive?

Cranbourne to Lilydale bus services, operated by Public Transport Victoria, arrive at Dandenong Station/Foster St.

Where does the Cranbourne to Lilydale train arrive?

Cranbourne to Lilydale train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Town Hall Station.

Can I drive from Cranbourne to Lilydale?

Yes, the driving distance between Cranbourne to Lilydale is 49 km. It takes approximately 42 min to drive from Cranbourne to Lilydale.

Where can I stay near Lilydale?

There are 678+ hotels available in Lilydale.

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

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Bus via Ringwood Station
best
1. Take the bus from Cranbourne Park SC/Lyall St to Dandenong Station/Foster Stbus 893 / ...
2. Take the bus from Dandenong Station/Foster St to Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwybus 901
2h 15m
$18
Drive 49.1 km
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1. Drive from Cranbourne to Lilydalecar 49.1 km
42 min
$9–13
Train
1. Take the train from Cranbourne Station to Town Hall Stationtrain Cranbourne
2. Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Lilydale Stationtrain Lilydale
2h 21m
$12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Cranbourne to Lilydaletaxi 49.1 km
42 min
$110–140
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cranbourne Park SC/Lyall St to Dandenong Station/Foster Stbus 893 / ...
2. Take the bus from Dandenong Station/Foster St to Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwybus 901
3. Take the bus from Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy to Lilydale Station/West William Stbus 670 / ...
2h 28m
$18

Cranbourne to Lilydale by bus and train

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Distance: 59.7 km
Duration: 2h 15m

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

You can take a bus from Cranbourne Park SC/Lyall St to Lilydale Station via Dandenong Station/Foster St, Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy, and Ringwood Station in around 2h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cranbourne Station to Lilydale Station via Town Hall Station and Flinders Street Station in around 2h 21m.

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