There are 6 ways to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Lake Mountain by train, bus, taxi, rideshare, or car
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Train, bus, taxi
best- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Lilydale Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Lilydale Station/Main St to Falls Rd/Pack Rdbus 684
- Take the taxi from Falls Rd/Pack Rd to Lake Mountaintaxi
4h 47m$105–125Drive 128.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Lake Mountaincar 128.6 km
2h 15m$23–33Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Melbourne-MEL to Lake Mountain128.6 km
2h 15mLine 907 bus, bus, taxi
- Take the bus from King St/Lonsdale St to Mitcham Station/Colombo Stbus 907
- Take the bus from Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy to Falls Rd/Pack Rdbus 684
- Take the taxi from Falls Rd/Pack Rd to Lake Mountaintaxi
5h 15m$105–125Bus
- Take the bus from Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd to Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwybus 901
- Take the bus from Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy to Falls Rd/Pack Rdbus 684
5h 52m$77–97Train, taxi
- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Lilydale Stationtrain Lilydale
- Take the taxi from Lilydale Station to Lake Mountaintaxi
3h 33m$234–274
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Lake Mountain is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Lake Mountain is to drive which takes 2h 15m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Lake Mountain. However, there are services departing from Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd and arriving at Falls Rd/Pack Rd via Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 52m.
The distance between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Lake Mountain is 146 km. The road distance is 128.6 km.
The best way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Lake Mountain without a car is to train and bus and taxi which takes 4h 47m and costs $100 - $130.
It takes approximately 4h 47m to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Lake Mountain, including transfers.
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Lake Mountain bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd station.
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Lake Mountain bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy.
Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Lake Mountain is 129 km. It takes approximately 2h 15m to drive from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Lake Mountain.
There are 46+ hotels available in Lake Mountain.
What companies run services between Melbourne Airport (MEL), Australia and Lake Mountain, VIC, Australia?
You can take a bus from Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd to Lake Mountain via Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy and Falls Rd/Pack Rd in around 5h 52m.
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Trains Melbourne
Train from Southern Cross Station to Lilydale Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- Metro Trains Melbourne
- Schedules at
- Metro Trains Melbourne
Train from Southern Cross Station to Lilydale Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- Metro Trains Melbourne
- Schedules at
- Metro Trains Melbourne
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- Transport Victoria
Bus from Lilydale Station/Main St to Falls Rd/Pack Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- Transport Victoria
- Daily
- $12
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
Bus from King St/Lonsdale St to Mitcham Station/Colombo St
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- Transport Victoria
- Daily
- $12
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
Bus from Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy to Falls Rd/Pack Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Transport Victoria
- Daily
- $0
- 2 hour ticket
- $0
Bus from Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd to Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- Transport Victoria
- Daily
- $12
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
Bus from Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy to Falls Rd/Pack Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- Transport Victoria
- Daily
- $12
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Melbourne-MEL to Lake Mountain
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Estimated price
- $65–240
Yarra Valley Taxis
- Phone
- 61 3 5962 4722
Yarra Valley Taxis
- Phone
- 61 3 5962 4722
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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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Lake Mountain. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.






