What is the cheapest way to get from Lilydale to Mount Dandenong?

The cheapest way to get from Lilydale to Mount Dandenong is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 15 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Lilydale to Mount Dandenong?

The fastest way to get from Lilydale to Mount Dandenong is to taxi which takes 15 min and costs $35 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Lilydale and Mount Dandenong?

No, there is no direct bus from Lilydale to Mount Dandenong. However, there are services departing from Castella St/Maroondah Hwy and arriving at William Ricketts Sanctuary/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd via Mt Dandenong Rd/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 23m.

How far is it from Lilydale to Mount Dandenong?

The distance between Lilydale and Mount Dandenong is 21 km. The road distance is 14.1 km.

How do I travel from Lilydale to Mount Dandenong without a car?

The best way to get from Lilydale to Mount Dandenong without a car is to line 679 bus and line 688 bus which takes 1h 23m and costs $12.

How long does it take to get from Lilydale to Mount Dandenong?

It takes approximately 1h 23m to get from Lilydale to Mount Dandenong, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lilydale to Mount Dandenong bus from?

Lilydale to Mount Dandenong bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Castella St/Maroondah Hwy station.

Where does the Lilydale to Mount Dandenong bus arrive?

Lilydale to Mount Dandenong bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd/Leith Rd station.

Can I drive from Lilydale to Mount Dandenong?

Yes, the driving distance between Lilydale to Mount Dandenong is 14 km. It takes approximately 15 min to drive from Lilydale to Mount Dandenong.

Where can I stay near Mount Dandenong?

There are 786+ hotels available in Mount Dandenong.

Lilydale to Mount Dandenong - 4 ways to travel via train, and line 679 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Lilydale to Mount Dandenong by bus, taxi, car, or train

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Line 679 bus, line 688 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Castella St/Maroondah Hwy to Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd/Leith Rdbus 679
2. Take the bus from Mt Dandenong Rd/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd to William Ricketts Sanctuary/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rdbus 688
1h 23m
$12
Drive 14.1 km
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1. Drive from Lilydale to Mount Dandenongcar 14.1 km
15 min
$3–4
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Lilydale to Mount Dandenongtaxi 14.1 km
15 min
$35–45
Train, line 688 bus
1. Take the train from Lilydale Station to Croydon Stationtrain Lilydale
2. Take the bus from Croydon Station/Railway Ave to Fraser Rd/Ridge Rdbus 688
1h 25m
$12

Lilydale to Mount Dandenong by bus

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1h 23mAverage Duration

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Distance: 21.4 km
Duration: 1h 23m

What companies run services between Lilydale, VIC, Australia and Mount Dandenong, VIC, Australia?

You can take a bus from Castella St/Maroondah Hwy to William Ricketts Sanctuary/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd via Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd/Leith Rd and Mt Dandenong Rd/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd in around 1h 23m.

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