There are 3 ways to get from Lilydale to Bendigo 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 Station to Bendigo Stationtrain Bendigo
3h 21m$12Bus
- Take the bus from Mitcham Station/Colombo St to King St/Lonsdale Stbus 907
- Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Bendigo Station/Railway Plbus Bendigo / ...
4h 48m$20–39Drive 180.8 km
- Drive from Lilydale to Bendigocar 180.8 km
2h 22m$33–48
Lilydale to Bendigo by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lilydale to Bendigo is to train which costs $12 and takes 3h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Lilydale to Bendigo is to drive which takes 2h 22m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Lilydale station to Bendigo station. However, there are services departing from Lilydale Station/West William St and arriving at Bendigo Station/Railway Pl via Mitcham Station/Colombo St and Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Lilydale station to Bendigo station. However, there are services departing from Lilydale Station and arriving at Bendigo Station via Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 21m.
The distance between Lilydale and Bendigo is 202 km. The road distance is 180.8 km.
The best way to get from Lilydale to Bendigo without a car is to train which takes 3h 21m and costs $12.
It takes approximately 3h 21m to get from Lilydale to Bendigo, including transfers.
Lilydale to Bendigo bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Mitcham Station/Colombo St.
Lilydale to Bendigo train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Lilydale Station.
The best way to get from Lilydale to Bendigo is to train which takes 3h 21m and costs $12. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $19 - $40 and takes 4h 48m.
What companies run services between Lilydale, VIC, Australia and Bendigo, VIC, Australia?
You can take a train from Lilydale Station to Bendigo Station via Southern Cross Station in around 3h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lilydale Station/West William St to Bendigo Station/Railway Pl via Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy, Ringwood Station, Mitcham Station, Mitcham Station/Colombo St, King St/Lonsdale St, and Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St in around 4h 48m.
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Trains Melbourne
Train from Lilydale Station to Southern Cross Station
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- Metro Trains Melbourne
- Schedules at
- Metro Trains Melbourne
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- Transport Victoria
Bus from Mitcham Station/Colombo St to King St/Lonsdale St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- Transport Victoria
- Daily
- $12
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
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Booking & Getting There
Lilydale to Bendigo bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at King St/Lonsdale St station.
Lilydale to Bendigo train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Southern Cross Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lilydale to Bendigo is 181 km. It takes approximately 2h 22m to drive from Lilydale to Bendigo.
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