There are 6 ways to get from Lilydale to Melbourne Airport (MEL) by train, bus, rideshare, car, or taxi
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Lilydale Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain Lilydale
- Take the bus from Skybus Coach Terminal to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Drbus City - Melbourne Airport
1h 28m$34Drive 56.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Lilydale to Melbourne Airport (MEL)car 56.5 km
52 min$10–15Train, bus via Box Hill Bus Station/Station St
- Take the train from Lilydale Station to Box Hill Stationtrain Lilydale
- Take the bus from Box Hill Bus Station/Station St to Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Drbus Box Hill - Melbourne Airport
2h 17m$34Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Lilydale to Melbourne-MEL56.5 km
52 minTaxi
- Take the taxi from Lilydale to Melbourne Airport (MEL)taxi 56.5 km
52 min$130–160Bus
- Take the bus from Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy to Melbourne Airport/Grants Rdbus 901
3h 16m$12
Lilydale to Melbourne Airport (MEL) by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lilydale to Melbourne Airport (MEL) is to bus which costs $12 and takes 3h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Lilydale to Melbourne Airport (MEL) is to drive which takes 52 min and costs $10 - $15.
No, there is no direct bus from Lilydale station to Melbourne Airport (MEL). However, there are services departing from Lilydale Station/West William St and arriving at Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd via Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 16m.
The distance between Lilydale and Melbourne Airport (MEL) is 61 km. The road distance is 56.5 km.
The best way to get from Lilydale to Melbourne Airport (MEL) without a car is to train and bus which takes 1h 28m and costs $34.
It takes approximately 1h 28m to get from Lilydale to Melbourne Airport (MEL), including transfers.
Lilydale to Melbourne Airport (MEL) bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy.
Lilydale to Melbourne Airport (MEL) bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lilydale to Melbourne Airport (MEL) is 56 km. It takes approximately 52 min to drive from Lilydale to Melbourne Airport (MEL).
There are 3997+ hotels available in Melbourne Airport (MEL).
What companies run services between Lilydale, VIC, Australia and Melbourne Airport (MEL), Australia?
Metropolitan buses operates a bus from Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy to Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 2h 27m.
- Phone
- 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
Train from Lilydale Station to Box Hill Station
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- Metro Trains Melbourne
- Schedules at
- Metro Trains Melbourne
- Phone
- 1300 759 287
- [email protected]
- Website
- Skybus
Bus from Skybus Coach Terminal to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $28
- Website
- Skybus
- Schedules at
- Skybus
- Book at
- Skybus
Bus from Box Hill Bus Station/Station St to Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr
- 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
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Lilydale to Melbourne-MEL
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Estimated price
- $130–160
Dandenong Ranges Taxi Services
- Phone
- +61 3 9753 6933
Yarra Valley Taxis
- Phone
- 61 3 5962 4722
Emerald Taxi Service
- Phone
- +61 3 5968 4670
- Website
- 131008.com
Dandenong Cabs
- Phone
- +61 3 9799 8460
Dandenong Taxi 24
- Phone
- +61401638077
- Website
- dandenongtaxi24.com.au
Dandenong Taxi Cab Service
- Phone
- +61 3 87590231
- Website
- dandenongtaxicabservice.com.au
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Lilydale and Melbourne Airport (MEL). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.