What is the cheapest way to get from Lilydale to Eltham?

The cheapest way to get from Lilydale to Eltham is to drive which costs $4 - $7 and takes 30 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Lilydale to Eltham?

The fastest way to get from Lilydale to Eltham is to taxi which takes 30 min and costs $60 - $75.

Is there a direct bus between Lilydale and Eltham?

No, there is no direct bus from Lilydale station to Eltham. However, there are services departing from Lilydale Station/West William St and arriving at Bolton St/Main Rd via Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 34m.

How far is it from Lilydale to Eltham?

The distance between Lilydale and Eltham is 34 km. The road distance is 25.3 km.

How do I travel from Lilydale to Eltham without a car?

The best way to get from Lilydale to Eltham without a car is to train and line 901 bus which takes 1h 7m and costs $12.

How long does it take to get from Lilydale to Eltham?

It takes approximately 1h 7m to get from Lilydale to Eltham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lilydale to Eltham bus from?

Lilydale to Eltham bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Lilydale Station/West William St.

Where does the Lilydale to Eltham bus arrive?

Lilydale to Eltham bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy.

Can I drive from Lilydale to Eltham?

Yes, the driving distance between Lilydale to Eltham is 25 km. It takes approximately 30 min to drive from Lilydale to Eltham.

Where can I stay near Eltham?

There are 5099+ hotels available in Eltham.

Lilydale to Eltham - 5 ways to travel via train, line 901 bus, taxi, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Lilydale to Eltham by train, bus, taxi, or car

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Train, line 901 bus
best
1. Take the train from Lilydale Station to Blackburn Stationtrain Lilydale
2. Take the bus from Blackburn Station/Railway Rd to Bolton St/Main Rdbus 901
1h 7m
$12
Drive 25.3 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Lilydale to Elthamcar 25.3 km
30 min
$5–7
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Lilydale to Elthamtaxi 25.3 km
30 min
$60–75
Train, line 902 bus
1. Take the train from Lilydale Station to Nunawading Stationtrain Lilydale
2. Take the bus from Nunawading Station/Springvale Rd to Mt Pleasant Rd/Main Rdbus 902
1h 11m
$12
Line 670 bus, line 901 bus
1. Take the bus from Lilydale Station/West William St to Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwybus 670 / ...
2. Take the bus from Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy to Bolton St/Main Rdbus 901
1h 34m
$6

Lilydale to Eltham by train and bus

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1h 7mAverage Duration

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Distance: 34.3 km
Duration: 1h 7m

What companies run services between Lilydale, VIC, Australia and Eltham, VIC, Australia?

You can take a bus from Lilydale Station/West William St to Bolton St/Main Rd via Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy in around 1h 34m.

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