There are 6 ways to get from Griffith to Lilydale by bus, train, car, or plane
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Visitors Centre/Jondaryan Ave to Shepparton Station/Purcell Stbus
- Take the train from Shepparton Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain
- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Lilydale Stationtrain
8h 51m$19–46Train
- Take the train from Griffith Station to Junee Stationtrain 644
- Take the train from Junee Station to Southern Crosstrain 623 / ...
- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Lilydale Stationtrain
9h 42m$61–233Drive 459.6 km
- Drive from Griffith to Lilydalecar 459.6 km
5h 28m$82–119Fly to Melbourne Airport, train
- Fly from Griffith (GFF) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane GFF - MEL
- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Lilydale Stationtrain
7h 12m$508–840Bus
- Take the bus from Visitors Centre/Jondaryan Ave to Shepparton Station/Purcell Stbus Coach
- Take the bus from Shepparton Station/Purcell St to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer Stbus Coach
11h 20m$19–65Fly to Avalon Airport, train
- Fly from Griffith (GFF) to Avalon Airport (AVV)plane GFF - AVV
- Take the train from Lara Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain
- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Lilydale Stationtrain
8h 55m$524–880
Griffith to Lilydale by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Griffith to Lilydale is to bus and train which costs $19 - $50 and takes 8h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Griffith to Lilydale is to drive which takes 5h 28m and costs $80 - $120.
No, there is no direct bus from Griffith to Lilydale station. However, there are services departing from Visitors Centre/Jondaryan Ave and arriving at Lilydale Station/West William St via Shepparton Station/Purcell St, King St/Lonsdale St, Mitcham Rd/Whitehorse Rd and Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Griffith station to Lilydale station. However, there are services departing from Griffith Station and arriving at Lilydale Station via Junee Station and Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 42m.
The distance between Griffith and Lilydale is 503 km. The road distance is 459.6 km.
The best way to get from Griffith to Lilydale without a car is to bus and train which takes 8h 51m and costs $19 - $50.
It takes approximately 8h 51m to get from Griffith to Lilydale, including transfers.
Griffith to Lilydale bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Visitors Centre/Jondaryan Ave station.
Griffith to Lilydale train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Griffith Station.
The best way to get from Griffith to Lilydale is to train which takes 9h 42m and costs $60 - $240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $19 - $65 and takes 11h 20m.
What companies run services between Griffith, NSW, Australia and Lilydale, VIC, Australia?
You can take a train from Griffith Station to Lilydale Station via Junee Station, Southern Cross, and Southern Cross Station in around 9h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Visitors Centre/Jondaryan Ave to Lilydale Station/West William St via Shepparton Station/Purcell St, 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 11h 20m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Griffith to Melbourne Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $470–700
Flights from Griffith to Avalon Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–700
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Griffith to Melbourne Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $440–800
Flights from Griffith to Avalon Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–700
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- V-Line
Train from Shepparton Station to Southern Cross Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $9–13
Train from Lara Station to Southern Cross Station
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $8–12
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Trains Melbourne
Train from Southern Cross Station to Lilydale Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- Metro Trains Melbourne
- Schedules at
- Metro Trains Melbourne
Train from Southern Cross Station to Lilydale Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- Metro Trains Melbourne
- Schedules at
- Metro Trains Melbourne
Train from Southern Cross Station to Lilydale Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- Metro Trains Melbourne
- Schedules at
- Metro Trains Melbourne
Train from Southern Cross Station to Lilydale Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- Metro Trains Melbourne
- Schedules at
- Metro Trains Melbourne
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Train from Griffith Station to Junee Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $25–40
- First Class
- $35–55
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
Train from Junee Station to Southern Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–190
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $45–60
- First
- $60–85
- Sleeper
- $160–190
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- V/Line
Bus from Visitors Centre/Jondaryan Ave to Shepparton Station/Purcell St
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $4–27
- Website
- V/Line
- Schedules at
- V/Line
- Book at
- V/Line
Bus from Visitors Centre/Jondaryan Ave to Shepparton Station/Purcell St
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $4–27
- Website
- V/Line
- Schedules at
- V/Line
- Book at
- V/Line
Bus from Shepparton Station/Purcell St to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St
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More Questions & Answers
Griffith to Lilydale bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Shepparton Station/Purcell St.
Griffith to Lilydale train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Junee Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Griffith to Lilydale is 460 km. It takes approximately 5h 28m to drive from Griffith to Lilydale.
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