What is the cheapest way to get from Lakes Entrance to Lilydale?

The cheapest way to get from Lakes Entrance to Lilydale is to train which costs $16 - $35 and takes 6h 31m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lakes Entrance to Lilydale?

The fastest way to get from Lakes Entrance to Lilydale is to drive which takes 3h 48m and costs $55 - $80.

Is there a direct bus between Lakes Entrance and Lilydale?

No, there is no direct bus from Lakes Entrance station to Lilydale station. However, there are services departing from Police Station/Roadknight St and arriving at Lilydale Station/West William St via Traralgon Station/Princes St, Dandenong Station/Foster St and Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 7m.

Is there a direct train between Lakes Entrance and Lilydale?

No, there is no direct train from Lakes Entrance station to Lilydale station. However, there are services departing from Bairnsdale Station and arriving at Lilydale Station via Richmond Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 31m.

How far is it from Lakes Entrance to Lilydale?

The distance between Lakes Entrance and Lilydale is 343 km. The road distance is 306.9 km.

How do I travel from Lakes Entrance to Lilydale without a car?

The best way to get from Lakes Entrance to Lilydale without a car is to train which takes 6h 31m and costs $16 - $35.

How long does it take to get from Lakes Entrance to Lilydale?

It takes approximately 6h 31m to get from Lakes Entrance to Lilydale, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lakes Entrance to Lilydale bus from?

Lakes Entrance to Lilydale bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Police Station/Roadknight St.

Where do I catch the Lakes Entrance to Lilydale train from?

Lakes Entrance to Lilydale train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Bairnsdale Station.

Train or bus from Lakes Entrance to Lilydale?

The best way to get from Lakes Entrance to Lilydale is to train which takes 6h 31m and costs $16 - $35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $9 - $45 and takes 7h 7m.

Where does the Lakes Entrance to Lilydale bus arrive?

Lakes Entrance to Lilydale bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Traralgon Station/Princes St.

Where does the Lakes Entrance to Lilydale train arrive?

Lakes Entrance to Lilydale train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Richmond Station.

Can I drive from Lakes Entrance to Lilydale?

Yes, the driving distance between Lakes Entrance to Lilydale is 307 km. It takes approximately 3h 48m to drive from Lakes Entrance to Lilydale.

Where can I stay near Lilydale?

There are 672+ hotels available in Lilydale.

Lakes Entrance to Lilydale - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Lakes Entrance to Lilydale by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bairnsdale Station to Richmond Stationtrain Traralgon
6h 31m
$17–31
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Police Station/Roadknight St to Traralgon Station/Princes Stbus Coach
2. Take the bus from Traralgon Station/Princes St to Dandenong Station/Foster Stbus Traralgon
7h 7m
$9–43
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Police Station/Roadknight St to Traralgon Station/Princes Stbus Coach
2. Take the train from Traralgon Station to Dandenong Stationtrain Traralgon
6h 33m
$16–37
Drive 306.9 km
1. Drive from Lakes Entrance to Lilydalecar 306.9 km
3h 48m
$55–80

Lakes Entrance to Lilydale by bus and train

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6h 31mAverage Duration

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Distance: 343.1 km
Duration: 6h 31m

What companies run services between Lakes Entrance, VIC, Australia and Lilydale, VIC, Australia?

V/Line operates a train from Bairnsdale Station to Richmond Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $10–14 and the journey takes 3h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Police Station/Roadknight St to Lilydale Station/West William St via Traralgon Station/Princes St, Dandenong Station/Foster St, and Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy in around 7h 7m.

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