There are 3 ways to get from Lilydale to Kyneton 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 Kyneton Stationtrain Bendigo
2h 35m$12Bus
- Take the bus from Lilydale Station/West William St to Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwybus 670 / ...
- 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 Kyneton Station/Kyneton-Trentham Rdbus
4h 4m$19–34Drive 120 km
- Drive from Lilydale to Kynetoncar 120 km
1h 32m$26–37
Lilydale to Kyneton by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lilydale to Kyneton is to train which costs $12 and takes 2h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Lilydale to Kyneton is to drive which takes 1h 32m and costs $25 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Lilydale station to Kyneton station. However, there are services departing from Lilydale Station/West William St and arriving at Kyneton Station/Kyneton-Trentham Rd via Mitcham Station/Colombo St and Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Lilydale station to Kyneton station. However, there are services departing from Lilydale Station and arriving at Kyneton Station via Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 35m.
The distance between Lilydale and Kyneton is 132 km. The road distance is 120 km.
The best way to get from Lilydale to Kyneton without a car is to train which takes 2h 35m and costs $12.
It takes approximately 2h 35m to get from Lilydale to Kyneton, including transfers.
Lilydale to Kyneton bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Lilydale Station/West William St.
Lilydale to Kyneton train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Lilydale Station.
The best way to get from Lilydale to Kyneton is to train which takes 2h 35m and costs $12. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $18 - $35 and takes 4h 4m.
What companies run services between Lilydale, VIC, Australia and Kyneton, VIC, Australia?
You can take a train from Lilydale Station to Kyneton Station via Southern Cross Station in around 2h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lilydale Station/West William St to Kyneton Station/Kyneton-Trentham Rd 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 4m.
- 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 Kyneton Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $6
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- Transport Victoria
Bus from Lilydale Station/West William St to Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- Transport Victoria
- Daily
- $12
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
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
- Website
- Public Transport Victoria
Bus from Lilydale Station/West William St to Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Schedules at
- Public Transport Victoria
Bus from Mitcham Station/Colombo St to King St/Lonsdale St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Schedules at
- Public Transport Victoria
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- V/Line
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Kyneton Station/Kyneton-Trentham Rd
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Booking & Getting There
Lilydale to Kyneton bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy.
Lilydale to Kyneton train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Southern Cross Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lilydale to Kyneton is 120 km. It takes approximately 1h 32m to drive from Lilydale to Kyneton.
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