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

The cheapest way to get from Hamilton to Lilydale is to bus and train which costs $16 - $40 and takes 5h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hamilton to Lilydale is to drive which takes 4h 2m and costs $55 - $85.

Is there a direct bus between Hamilton and Lilydale?

No, there is no direct bus from Hamilton station to Lilydale station. However, there are services departing from Hamilton Station/Station St and arriving at Lilydale Station/West William St via Ballarat, King St/Lonsdale St, Mitcham Rd/Whitehorse Rd and Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 15m.

How far is it from Hamilton to Lilydale?

The distance between Hamilton and Lilydale is 333 km. The road distance is 326.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Hamilton to Lilydale without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 40m and costs $16 - $40.

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

It takes approximately 5h 40m to get from Hamilton to Lilydale, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hamilton to Lilydale bus from?

Hamilton to Lilydale bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Hamilton Station/Station St.

Where does the Hamilton to Lilydale bus arrive?

Hamilton to Lilydale bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Ballarat Station/Lydiard St.

Can I drive from Hamilton to Lilydale?

Yes, the driving distance between Hamilton to Lilydale is 326 km. It takes approximately 4h 2m to drive from Hamilton to Lilydale.

Where can I stay near Lilydale?

There are 672+ hotels available in Lilydale.

Hamilton to Lilydale - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Hamilton to Lilydale by bus, train, car, or plane

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Bus, train
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1. Take the bus from Hamilton Station/Station St to Ballarat Station/Lydiard Stbus
2. Take the train from Ballarat Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Lilydale Stationtrain
5h 40m
$17–38
Bus
1. Take the bus from Hamilton Station/Station St to Ballarat Station/Lydiard Stbus Coach
2. Take the bus from Ballarat to Southern Cross Coach Terminalbus Melbourne
7h 15m
$110–131
Drive 326.2 km
1. Drive from Hamilton to Lilydalecar 326.2 km
4h 2m
$59–85
Bus, fly, train
1. Take the bus from Hamilton Station/Station St to Tourist Information Centre/Jubilee Hwy Eastbus
2. Fly from Mount Gambier Airport (MGB) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane MGB - MEL
3. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Lilydale Stationtrain
6h 4m
$255–395

Hamilton to Lilydale by bus and train

14Weekly Services

5h 40mAverage Duration

$17Cheapest Price

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Distance: 332.6 km
Duration: 5h 40m

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

You can take a bus from Hamilton Station/Station St to Lilydale Station/West William St via Ballarat, Southern Cross Coach Terminal, King St/Lonsdale St, Mitcham Station/Colombo St, Mitcham Rd/Whitehorse Rd, and Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy in around 7h 15m.

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