There are 6 ways to get from Lilydale to Pakenham by bus, train, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Line 901 bus, train
best- Take the bus from Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy to Dandenong Station/Foster Stbus 901
- Take the train from Dandenong Station to Pakenham Stationtrain Pakenham
1h 55m$16–22Line 670 bus, line 901 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Lilydale Station/West William St to Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwybus 670 / ...
- Take the bus from Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy to Dandenong Station/Foster Stbus 901
- Take the bus from Dandenong Station/Foster St to Pakenham Station/Railway Avebus
3h 21m$7–17Train
- Take the train from Lilydale Station to Richmond Stationtrain Lilydale
- Take the train from Richmond Station to Pakenham Stationtrain Traralgon
2h 15m$14–18Drive 50.3 km
- Drive from Lilydale to Pakenhamcar 50.3 km
46 min$9–13Taxi
- Take the taxi from Lilydale to Pakenhamtaxi 50.3 km
46 min$120–150Line 670 bus, line 901 bus, train
- Take the bus from Lilydale Station/West William St to Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwybus 670 / ...
- Take the bus from Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy to Dandenong Station/Foster Stbus 901
- Take the train from Dandenong Station to Pakenham Stationtrain
2h 15m$11–17
Lilydale to Pakenham by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lilydale to Pakenham is to drive which costs $9 - $13 and takes 46 min.
The fastest way to get from Lilydale to Pakenham is to drive which takes 46 min and costs $9 - $13.
No, there is no direct bus from Lilydale station to Pakenham station. However, there are services departing from Lilydale Station/West William St and arriving at Pakenham Station/Railway Ave via Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy and Dandenong Station/Foster St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Lilydale station to Pakenham station. However, there are services departing from Lilydale Station and arriving at Pakenham Station via Richmond Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 15m.
The distance between Lilydale and Pakenham is 66 km. The road distance is 50.3 km.
The best way to get from Lilydale to Pakenham without a car is to line 901 bus and train which takes 1h 55m and costs $16 - $23.
It takes approximately 1h 55m to get from Lilydale to Pakenham, including transfers.
Lilydale to Pakenham bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Lilydale Station/West William St.
Lilydale to Pakenham train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Lilydale Station.
The best way to get from Lilydale to Pakenham is to train which takes 2h 15m and costs $13 - $18. Alternatively, you can line 670 bus and line 901 bus and bus, which costs $6 - $17 and takes 3h 21m.
What companies run services between Lilydale, VIC, Australia and Pakenham, VIC, Australia?
You can take a train from Lilydale Station to Pakenham Station via Richmond Station in around 2h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lilydale Station/West William St to Pakenham Station/Railway Ave via Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy and Dandenong Station/Foster St in around 3h 21m.
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- metrotrains.com.au
Train from Dandenong Station to Pakenham Station
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/timetables/?line=Alamein&dir=1&ts=1678780587323
Train from Lilydale Station to Richmond Station
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/timetables/?line=Alamein&dir=1&ts=1678780587323
Train from Dandenong Station to Pakenham Station
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- 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 Dandenong Station to Pakenham Station
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $7–11
Train from Richmond Station to Pakenham Station
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $8–12
Train from Dandenong Station to Pakenham Station
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $7–11
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- transport.vic.gov.au
Bus from Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy to Dandenong Station/Foster St
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://transport.vic.gov.au/
- Daily
- $12
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
Bus from Lilydale Station/West William St to Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://transport.vic.gov.au/
- Daily
- $12
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
Bus from Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy to Dandenong Station/Foster St
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Website
- https://transport.vic.gov.au/
- Daily
- $0
- 2 hour ticket
- $0
Bus from Lilydale Station/West William St to Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://transport.vic.gov.au/
- Daily
- $12
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
Bus from Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy to Dandenong Station/Foster St
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Website
- https://transport.vic.gov.au/
- Daily
- $0
- 2 hour ticket
- $0
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- vline.com.au
Bus from Dandenong Station/Foster St to Pakenham Station/Railway Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–11
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Estimated price
- $120–150
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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More Questions & Answers
Lilydale to Pakenham bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy.
Lilydale to Pakenham train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Richmond Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lilydale to Pakenham is 50 km. It takes approximately 46 min to drive from Lilydale to Pakenham.
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