There are 3 ways to get from Lilydale to Paynesville by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Richmond Station to Bairnsdale Stationtrain Traralgon
7h 15m$18–24Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Dandenong Station/Foster St to Traralgon Station/Princes Stbus Traralgon
- Take the bus from Traralgon Station/Princes St to Bairnsdalebus Traralgon
8h 34m$10–46Drive 278.1 km
- Drive from Lilydale to Paynesvillecar 278.1 km
3h 31m$50–72
Lilydale to Paynesville by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lilydale to Paynesville is to train which costs $17 - $24 and takes 7h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Lilydale to Paynesville is to drive which takes 3h 31m and costs $45 - $75.
No, there is no direct bus from Lilydale station to Paynesville. However, there are services departing from Lilydale Station/West William St and arriving at King St/Paynesville Rd via Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy, Dandenong Station/Foster St, Traralgon Station/Princes St and Bairnsdale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Lilydale station to Paynesville station. However, there are services departing from Lilydale Station and arriving at Bairnsdale Station via Richmond Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 15m.
The distance between Lilydale and Paynesville is 323 km. The road distance is 278.1 km.
The best way to get from Lilydale to Paynesville without a car is to train which takes 7h 15m and costs $17 - $24.
It takes approximately 7h 15m to get from Lilydale to Paynesville, including transfers.
Lilydale to Paynesville bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Dandenong Station/Foster St.
Lilydale to Paynesville train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Richmond Station.
The best way to get from Lilydale to Paynesville is to train which takes 7h 15m and costs $17 - $24. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $9 - $50 and takes 8h 34m.
What companies run services between Lilydale, VIC, Australia and Paynesville, VIC, Australia?
V/Line operates a train from Richmond Station to Bairnsdale Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $10–14 and the journey takes 3h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lilydale Station/West William St to King St/Paynesville Rd via Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy, Dandenong Station/Foster St, Traralgon Station/Princes St, and Bairnsdale in around 8h 34m.
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- V-Line
Train from Richmond Station to Bairnsdale Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $10–14
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- V/Line
Bus from Dandenong Station/Foster St to Traralgon Station/Princes St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $1–18
- Website
- V/Line
- Schedules at
- V/Line
- Book at
- V/Line
Bus from Traralgon Station/Princes St to Bairnsdale
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More Questions & Answers
Lilydale to Paynesville bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Traralgon Station/Princes St.
Lilydale to Paynesville train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Bairnsdale Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lilydale to Paynesville is 278 km. It takes approximately 3h 31m to drive from Lilydale to Paynesville.
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