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

The cheapest way to get from Dubbo to Lilydale is to bus which costs $70 - $110 and takes 14h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dubbo to Lilydale is to fly and train which takes 5h 5m and costs $410 - $750.

Is there a direct train between Dubbo and Lilydale?

No, there is no direct train from Dubbo station to Lilydale station. However, there are services departing from Dubbo Station and arriving at Lilydale Station via Central Station and Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 17m.

How far is it from Dubbo to Lilydale?

The distance between Dubbo and Lilydale is 762 km. The road distance is 814.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Dubbo to Lilydale without a car is to bus and train which takes 12h 17m and costs $70 - $240.

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

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

Where do I catch the Dubbo to Lilydale bus from?

Dubbo to Lilydale bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1.

Where do I catch the Dubbo to Lilydale train from?

Dubbo to Lilydale train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Dubbo Station.

Train or bus from Dubbo to Lilydale?

The best way to get from Dubbo to Lilydale is to bus which takes 14h 45m and costs $70 - $110. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $100 - $440 and takes 20h 17m.

Where does the Dubbo to Lilydale bus arrive?

Dubbo to Lilydale bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 2.

Where does the Dubbo to Lilydale train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Dubbo to Lilydale?

Yes, the driving distance between Dubbo to Lilydale is 814 km. It takes approximately 9h 19m to drive from Dubbo to Lilydale.

Where can I stay near Lilydale?

There are 671+ hotels available in Lilydale.

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

Q: Is there a direct bus between Dubbo and Lilydale?

No, there is no direct bus from Dubbo station to Lilydale station. However, there are services departing from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1 and arriving at Lilydale Station/West William St via Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 1, King St/Lonsdale St, Mitcham Rd/Whitehorse Rd and Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 45m.

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There are 8 ways to get from Dubbo to Lilydale by plane, train, bus, or car

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Fly Dubbo City Regional Airport to Melbourne Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Dubbo City Regional Airport (DBO) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane DBO - MEL
2. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Lilydale Stationtrain
5h 5m
$419–741
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1 to Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 2bus 792
2. Take the train from Cootamundra Station to Southern Crosstrain 623 / ...
3. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Lilydale Stationtrain
12h 17m
$72–232
Bus, train via Gundagai
1. Take the bus from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1 to Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 2bus 792
2. Take the bus from Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 1 to Gundagai Visitor Information Centre, Sheridan Stbus 729 / ...
3. Take the bus from Gundagai to Southern Cross Coach Terminalbus
4. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Lilydale Stationtrain
14h 39m
$135–154
Drive 814.5 km
1. Drive from Dubbo to Lilydalecar 814.5 km
9h 19m
$146–211
Drive to Orange Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport, train
1. Drive from Dubbo to Orange-Airport-OAGcar
2. Fly from Orange Airport (OAG) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane OAG - MEL
3. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Lilydale Stationtrain
5h 49m
$362–675
Fly Dubbo City Regional Airport to Avalon Airport, train
1. Fly from Dubbo City Regional Airport (DBO) to Avalon Airport (AVV)plane DBO - AVV
2. Take the train from Lara Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Lilydale Stationtrain
8h 29m
$505–831
Bus
1. Take the bus from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1 to Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 2bus 792
2. Take the bus from Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 1 to Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer Stbus 6101 / ...
14h 45m
$73–108
Train
1. Take the train from Dubbo Station to Central Stationtrain 428
2. Take the train from Central Station to Southern Crosstrain 623 / ...
3. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Lilydale Stationtrain
20h 17m
$108–438

Dubbo to Lilydale by bus and train

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12h 17mAverage Duration

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Distance: 762.1 km
Duration: 5h 5m

What companies run services between Dubbo, NSW, Australia and Lilydale, VIC, Australia?

You can take a bus from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1 to Lilydale Station/West William St via Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 1, Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer St, King St/Lonsdale St, Mitcham Station/Colombo St, Mitcham Rd/Whitehorse Rd, and Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy in around 14h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Dubbo Station to Lilydale Station via Central Station, Southern Cross, and Southern Cross Station in around 20h 17m.

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