There are 3 ways to get from Lilydale to Geelong 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 Geelong Stationtrain Geelong
2h 8m$14–18Line 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 Geelong Station/Railway Tcebus Geelong
3h 37m$12–28Drive 112.7 km
- Drive from Lilydale to Geelongcar 112.7 km
1h 30m$21–30
Lilydale to Geelong by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lilydale to Geelong is to train which costs $13 - $18 and takes 2h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Lilydale to Geelong is to drive which takes 1h 30m and costs $20 - $30.
No, there is no direct bus from Lilydale station to Geelong station. However, there are services departing from Mitcham Station/Colombo St and arriving at Geelong Station/Railway Tce via Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Lilydale station to Geelong station. However, there are services departing from Lilydale Station and arriving at Geelong Station via Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 8m.
The distance between Lilydale and Geelong is 121 km. The road distance is 112.7 km.
The best way to get from Lilydale to Geelong without a car is to train which takes 2h 8m and costs $13 - $18.
It takes approximately 2h 8m to get from Lilydale to Geelong, including transfers.
Lilydale to Geelong bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Mitcham Station/Colombo St.
Lilydale to Geelong train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Lilydale Station.
The best way to get from Lilydale to Geelong is to train which takes 2h 8m and costs $13 - $18. Alternatively, you can line 907 bus and bus, which costs $12 - $28 and takes 3h 37m.
What companies run services between Lilydale, VIC, Australia and Geelong, VIC, Australia?
You can take a train from Lilydale Station to Geelong Station via Southern Cross Station in around 2h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lilydale Station to Geelong Station/Railway Tce via Mitcham Station, Mitcham Station/Colombo St, King St/Lonsdale St, and Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St in around 3h 37m.
- 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 Geelong Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $8–12
- 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 Geelong Station/Railway Tce
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $1–16
- 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 Geelong bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at King St/Lonsdale St station.
Lilydale to Geelong train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Southern Cross Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lilydale to Geelong is 113 km. It takes approximately 1h 30m to drive from Lilydale to Geelong.
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