There are 3 ways to get from Lilydale to Echuca 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 Echuca Stationtrain Bendigo
5h 4m$12Bus
- Take the bus from Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy to Melbourne Airport/Grants Rdbus 901
- Take the bus from Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd to Echuca Station/Sturt Stbus Coach
6h 44m$14–34Drive 230.7 km
- Drive from Lilydale to Echucacar 230.7 km
2h 55m$42–61
Lilydale to Echuca by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lilydale to Echuca is to train which costs $12 and takes 5h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Lilydale to Echuca is to drive which takes 2h 55m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Lilydale station to Echuca station. However, there are services departing from Lilydale Station/West William St and arriving at Echuca Station/Sturt St via Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy and Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Lilydale station to Echuca station. However, there are services departing from Lilydale Station and arriving at Echuca Station via Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 4m.
The distance between Lilydale and Echuca is 290 km. The road distance is 230.7 km.
The best way to get from Lilydale to Echuca without a car is to train which takes 5h 4m and costs $12.
It takes approximately 5h 4m to get from Lilydale to Echuca, including transfers.
Lilydale to Echuca bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy.
Lilydale to Echuca train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Lilydale Station.
The best way to get from Lilydale to Echuca is to train which takes 5h 4m and costs $12. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $13 - $35 and takes 6h 44m.
What companies run services between Lilydale, VIC, Australia and Echuca, VIC, Australia?
You can take a train from Lilydale Station to Echuca Station via Southern Cross Station in around 5h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lilydale Station/West William St to Echuca Station/Sturt St via Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy and Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd in around 6h 44m.
- Phone
- +61 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
- V-Line
Train from Southern Cross Station to Echuca Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $6
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- Transport Victoria
Bus from Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy to Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- Transport Victoria
- Daily
- $12
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
- Website
- Public Transport Victoria
Bus from Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy to Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- Public Transport Victoria
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- V/Line
Bus from Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd to Echuca Station/Sturt St
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Booking & Getting There
Lilydale to Echuca bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd station.
Lilydale to Echuca train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Southern Cross Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lilydale to Echuca is 231 km. It takes approximately 2h 55m to drive from Lilydale to Echuca.
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