There are 4 ways to get from Lilydale to Stawell by train, bus, or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Lilydale Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain
- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Ballarat Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Stawell Station/Napier Stbus
5h 23m$13–29Bus
- Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Stawellbus Adelaide
6h 48m$81–84Drive 268.2 km
- Drive from Lilydale to Stawellcar 268.2 km
3h 14m$56–81Train
- Take the train from Lilydale Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain Lilydale
- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Stawell Stationtrain The Overland
5h 26m$86–176
Lilydale to Stawell by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lilydale to Stawell is to train and bus which costs $12 - $29 and takes 5h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Lilydale to Stawell is to drive which takes 3h 14m and costs $55 - $80.
No, there is no direct bus from Lilydale station to Stawell. However, there are services departing from Lilydale Station/West William St and arriving at Stawell via Mitcham Station/Colombo St and Southern Cross Coach Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Lilydale station to Stawell station. However, there are services departing from Lilydale Station and arriving at Stawell Station via Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 26m.
The distance between Lilydale and Stawell is 277 km. The road distance is 268.2 km.
The best way to get from Lilydale to Stawell without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 23m and costs $12 - $29.
It takes approximately 5h 23m to get from Lilydale to Stawell, including transfers.
Lilydale to Stawell bus services, operated by Firefly Express, depart from Southern Cross Coach Terminal station.
Lilydale to Stawell train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Lilydale Station.
The best way to get from Lilydale to Stawell is to bus which takes 6h 48m and costs $80 - $84. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $85 - $180 and takes 5h 26m.
What companies run services between Lilydale, VIC, Australia and Stawell, VIC, Australia?
Firefly Express operates a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Stawell once daily. Tickets cost $63–66 and the journey takes 3h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lilydale Station to Stawell Station via Southern Cross Station in around 5h 26m.
- 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
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 Ballarat Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $6
- Phone
- 1800 703 357
- [email protected]
- Website
- Journey Beyond
Train from Southern Cross Station to Stawell Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $80–170
- Website
- Journey Beyond
- Red Standard
- $80–100
- Red Premium
- $140–170
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- V/Line
Bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Stawell Station/Napier St
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- Transport Victoria
Bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Stawell Station/Napier St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- Transport Victoria
- Phone
- 1300 730 740
- [email protected]
- Website
- Firefly Express
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Stawell
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $63–66
- Website
- Firefly Express
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Booking & Getting There
Lilydale to Stawell bus services, operated by Firefly Express, arrive at Stawell station.
Lilydale to Stawell train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Southern Cross Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lilydale to Stawell is 268 km. It takes approximately 3h 14m to drive from Lilydale to Stawell.
There are 147+ hotels available in Stawell.