There are 5 ways to get from Lilydale to Melton by train, bus, car, or taxi
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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 Melton Stationtrain Ballarat
2h 12m$18Drive 76.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Lilydale to Meltoncar 76.8 km
1h 9m$17–24Bus via Melbourne
- Take the bus from Mitcham Station/Colombo St to King St/Lonsdale Stbus 907
- Take the bus from Lonsdale St/Spencer St to Sunshine Station/Dickson Stbus 216
- Take the bus from Sunshine Station/Dickson St to Melton Bus Interchange/Palmerston Stbus 456
3h 45m$30Taxi
- Take the taxi from Lilydale to Meltontaxi 76.8 km
1h 9m$170–210Bus
- Take the bus from Box Hill Bus Station/Station St to Sunshine Station/Dickson Stbus 903
- Take the bus from Sunshine Station/Dickson St to Melton Bus Interchange/Palmerston Stbus 456
3h 50m$18
Lilydale to Melton by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lilydale to Melton is to train which costs $18 and takes 2h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Lilydale to Melton is to drive which takes 1h 9m and costs $16 - $24.
No, there is no direct bus from Lilydale station to Melton. However, there are services departing from Lilydale Station/West William St and arriving at Melton Bus Interchange/Palmerston St via Mitcham Station/Colombo St, Lonsdale St/Spencer St and Sunshine Station/Dickson St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Lilydale station to Melton station. However, there are services departing from Lilydale Station and arriving at Melton Station via Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 12m.
The distance between Lilydale and Melton is 84 km. The road distance is 76.8 km.
The best way to get from Lilydale to Melton without a car is to train which takes 2h 12m and costs $18.
It takes approximately 2h 12m to get from Lilydale to Melton, including transfers.
Lilydale to Melton bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Mitcham Station/Colombo St.
Lilydale to Melton train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Lilydale Station.
The best way to get from Lilydale to Melton is to train which takes 2h 12m and costs $18. Alternatively, you can bus via Melbourne, which costs $30 and takes 3h 45m.
What companies run services between Lilydale, VIC, Australia and Melton, VIC, Australia?
You can take a train from Lilydale Station to Melton Bus Interchange/Palmerston St via Southern Cross Station, Melton Station, and Melton Station/Brooklyn Rd in around 2h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lilydale Station/West William St to Melton Bus Interchange/Palmerston St via Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy, Ringwood Station, Mitcham Station, Mitcham Station/Colombo St, King St/Lonsdale St, Lonsdale St/Spencer St, and Sunshine Station/Dickson St in around 3h 45m.
- 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 Melton Station
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $6
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- Transport Victoria
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
Bus from Lonsdale St/Spencer St to Sunshine Station/Dickson St
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- Transport Victoria
- Daily
- $12
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
Bus from Sunshine Station/Dickson St to Melton Bus Interchange/Palmerston St
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- Transport Victoria
- Daily
- $12
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
Bus from Box Hill Bus Station/Station St to Sunshine Station/Dickson St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- Transport Victoria
- Daily
- $12
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
Bus from Sunshine Station/Dickson St to Melton Bus Interchange/Palmerston St
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- Transport Victoria
- Daily
- $12
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
- Website
- 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
Bus from Lonsdale St/Spencer St to Sunshine Station/Dickson St
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Schedules at
- Public Transport Victoria
Bus from Sunshine Station/Dickson St to Melton Bus Interchange/Palmerston St
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- Public Transport Victoria
Bus from Box Hill Bus Station/Station St to Sunshine Station/Dickson St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- Public Transport Victoria
Bus from Sunshine Station/Dickson St to Melton Bus Interchange/Palmerston St
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- Public Transport Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Estimated price
- $170–210
Dandenong Ranges Taxis
- Phone
- +61 3 9753 6933
13cabs
- Phone
- +61 132227
- Website
- 13cabs.com.au
Yarra Valley Taxis
- Phone
- 61 3 5962 4722
Dandenong Cabs
- Phone
- +61 435 980 710
- Website
- dandenongtaxicabs.com
Dandenong Taxi 24
- Phone
- +61 435 981 305
- Website
- 13dandenongtaxi24.com.au
Dandenong Taxi Cab Service
- Phone
- +61 435 980 710
- Website
- dandenongtaxicabs.com
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Booking & Getting There
Lilydale to Melton bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at King St/Lonsdale St station.
Lilydale to Melton train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Southern Cross Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lilydale to Melton is 77 km. It takes approximately 1h 9m to drive from Lilydale to Melton.
There are 333+ hotels available in Melton.











