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$16–20Line 907 bus, bus
cheapest- 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 Echuca Station/Sturt Stbus Coach
5h 33m$14–34Drive 230.7 km
- Drive from Lilydale to Echucacar 230.7 km
2h 55m$42–60
Lilydale to Echuca by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lilydale to Echuca is to train which costs $15 - $20 and takes 5h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Lilydale to Echuca is to drive which takes 2h 55m and costs $40 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Lilydale station to Echuca station. However, there are services departing from Mitcham Station/Colombo St and arriving at Echuca Station/Sturt St via Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 33m.
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 $15 - $20.
It takes approximately 5h 4m to get from Lilydale to Echuca, including transfers.
Lilydale to Echuca bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Mitcham Station/Colombo St.
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 $15 - $20. Alternatively, you can line 907 bus and bus, which costs $14 - $35 and takes 5h 33m.
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 train from Lilydale Station to Echuca Station/Sturt St via Mitcham Station, Mitcham Station/Colombo St, King St/Lonsdale St, and Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St in around 5h 33m.
- 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
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- vline.com.au
Train from Southern Cross Station to Echuca Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $10–14
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- transport.vic.gov.au
Bus from Mitcham Station/Colombo St to King St/Lonsdale St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://transport.vic.gov.au/
- Daily
- $12
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- vline.com.au
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Echuca Station/Sturt St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $3–23
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.vline.com.au/Timetables/Train-coach-timetables
- Book at
- https://www.vline.com.au/Plan-trip-buy-tickets
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More Questions & Answers
Lilydale to Echuca bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at King St/Lonsdale St 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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