There are 5 ways to get from Lilydale to Benalla by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Lilydale Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain Lilydale
- Take the train from Southern Cross to Benalla Stationtrain 622 / ...
3h 59m$26–156Train via Benalla Station
cheapest- Take the train from Lilydale Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain Lilydale
- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Benalla Stationtrain Seymour
4h 8m$14–18Bus
- Take the bus from Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy to Broadmeadows Station/Pascoe Vale Rdbus 901
- Take the bus from Broadmeadows Station, Railway Cres to Benalla Station, Coach Stopbus 6204 / ...
6h 18m$23–30Drive 190.3 km
- Drive from Lilydale to Benallacar 190.3 km
2h 17m$35–50Train via Glenroy
- Take the train from Lilydale Station to Flinders Street Stationtrain Lilydale
- Take the train from Broadmeadows Station to Benalla Stationtrain 622 / ...
4h 17m$14–156
Lilydale to Benalla by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lilydale to Benalla is to train via Benalla Station which costs $14 - $19 and takes 4h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Lilydale to Benalla is to drive which takes 2h 17m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Lilydale station to Benalla station. However, there are services departing from Lilydale Station/West William St and arriving at Benalla Station, Coach Stop via Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy and Broadmeadows Station, Railway Cres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Lilydale station to Benalla station. However, there are services departing from Lilydale Station and arriving at Benalla Station via Southern Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 59m.
The distance between Lilydale and Benalla is 236 km. The road distance is 190.3 km.
The best way to get from Lilydale to Benalla without a car is to train which takes 3h 59m and costs $25 - $160.
It takes approximately 3h 59m to get from Lilydale to Benalla, including transfers.
Lilydale to Benalla bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy.
Lilydale to Benalla train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Lilydale Station.
The best way to get from Lilydale to Benalla is to train which takes 3h 59m and costs $25 - $160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $22 - $30 and takes 6h 18m.
What companies run services between Lilydale, VIC, Australia and Benalla, VIC, Australia?
You can take a train from Lilydale Station to Benalla Station via Southern Cross Station and Southern Cross in around 3h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lilydale Station/West William St to Benalla Station, Coach Stop via Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy, Broadmeadows Station/Pascoe Vale Rd, and Broadmeadows Station, Railway Cres in around 6h 18m.
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- metrotrains.com.au
Train from Lilydale Station to Southern Cross Station
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/timetables/?line=Alamein&dir=1&ts=1678780587323
Train from Lilydale Station to Southern Cross Station
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/timetables/?line=Alamein&dir=1&ts=1678780587323
Train from Lilydale Station to Flinders Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/timetables/?line=Alamein&dir=1&ts=1678780587323
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Southern Cross to Benalla Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–150
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $27–35
- First
- $35–50
- Sleeper
- $130–150
Train from Broadmeadows Station to Benalla Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–150
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $26–35
- First
- $35–50
- Sleeper
- $130–150
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- vline.com.au
Train from Southern Cross Station to Benalla Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $9–13
Train from Broadmeadows Station to Benalla Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $9–13
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- transport.vic.gov.au
Bus from Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy to Broadmeadows Station/Pascoe Vale Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- https://transport.vic.gov.au/
- Daily
- $0
- 2 hour ticket
- $0
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Bus from Broadmeadows Station, Railway Cres to Benalla Station, Coach Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–24
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
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More Questions & Answers
Lilydale to Benalla bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Broadmeadows Station/Pascoe Vale Rd.
Lilydale to Benalla train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Southern Cross Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lilydale to Benalla is 190 km. It takes approximately 2h 17m to drive from Lilydale to Benalla.
There are 30+ hotels available in Benalla.















