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

The cheapest way to get from Essendon to Lilydale is to train which costs $6 and takes 1h 39m.

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Essendon and Lilydale?

No, there is no direct bus from Essendon to Lilydale station. However, there are services departing from Thistle St/Mt Alexander Rd and arriving at Lilydale Station/West William St via Box Hill Bus Station/Station St and Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Essendon and Lilydale?

No, there is no direct train from Essendon station to Lilydale station. However, there are services departing from Essendon Station and arriving at Lilydale Station via Parliament Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 39m.

How far is it from Essendon to Lilydale?

The distance between Essendon and Lilydale is 47 km. The road distance is 47.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Essendon to Lilydale without a car is to train which takes 1h 39m and costs $6.

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

It takes approximately 1h 39m to get from Essendon to Lilydale, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essendon to Lilydale bus from?

Essendon to Lilydale bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Thistle St/Mt Alexander Rd station.

Where do I catch the Essendon to Lilydale train from?

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

Train or bus from Essendon to Lilydale?

The best way to get from Essendon to Lilydale is to train which takes 1h 39m and costs $6. Alternatively, you can line 903 bus and line 271 bus and line 670 bus, which costs $6 and takes 3h 45m.

Where does the Essendon to Lilydale bus arrive?

Essendon to Lilydale bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Box Hill Bus Station/Station St.

Where does the Essendon to Lilydale train arrive?

Essendon to Lilydale train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Parliament Station.

Can I drive from Essendon to Lilydale?

Yes, the driving distance between Essendon to Lilydale is 47 km. It takes approximately 42 min to drive from Essendon to Lilydale.

Where can I stay near Lilydale?

There are 674+ hotels available in Lilydale.

Essendon to Lilydale - 5 ways to travel via train, line 903 bus, car, and taxi

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

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best
1. Take the train from Essendon Station to Parliament Stationtrain Craigieburn
2. Take the train from Parliament Station to Lilydale Stationtrain Lilydale
1h 39m
$6
Line 903 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Thistle St/Mt Alexander Rd to Box Hill Bus Station/Station Stbus 903
2. Take the train from Box Hill Station to Lilydale Stationtrain Lilydale
2h 31m
$12
Drive 47.2 km
1. Drive from Essendon to Lilydalecar 47.2 km
42 min
$9–13
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Essendon to Lilydaletaxi 47.2 km
42 min
$110–140
Line 903 bus, line 271 bus, line 670 bus
1. Take the bus from Thistle St/Mt Alexander Rd to Box Hill Bus Station/Station Stbus 903
2. Take the bus from Box Hill Bus Station/Station St to Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwybus 271
3. Take the bus from Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy to Lilydale Station/West William Stbus 670 / ...
3h 45m
$6

Essendon to Lilydale by train

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Distance: 47.3 km
Duration: 1h 39m

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

You can take a train from Essendon Station to Lilydale Station via Parliament Station in around 1h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Thistle St/Mt Alexander Rd to Lilydale Station/West William St via Box Hill Bus Station/Station St and Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy in around 3h 45m.

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