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

The cheapest way to get from Cranbourne to Lilydale is to line 893 bus and line 901 bus and line 670 bus which costs $6 and takes 2h 41m.

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 23m.

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 81 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 train which takes 2h 21m and costs $12.

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

It takes approximately 2h 21m 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 Metropolitan buses, 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 train which takes 2h 21m and costs $12. Alternatively, you can line 893 bus and line 901 bus, which costs $12 and takes 2h 23m.

Where does the Cranbourne to Lilydale bus arrive?

Cranbourne to Lilydale bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, 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 674+ hotels available in Lilydale.

Cranbourne to Lilydale - 5 ways to travel via train, and line 893 bus

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best
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
Line 893 bus, line 901 bus, line 670 bus
cheapest
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 41m
$6
Line 893 bus, line 901 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
2h 23m
$12
Drive 49.1 km
1. Drive from Cranbourne to Lilydalecar 49.1 km
42 min
$9–13
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Cranbourne to Lilydaletaxi 49.1 km
42 min
$110–140

Cranbourne to Lilydale by train

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2h 21mAverage Duration

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Distance: 81.4 km
Duration: 2h 21m

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

You can take a train from Cranbourne Station to Lilydale Station via Town Hall Station and Flinders Street Station in around 2h 21m. Alternatively, 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 23m.

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