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How to get fromMelbourne to Eildonby train, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Melbourne to Eildon by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

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    1. Take the train from Melbourne Central Station to Lilydale Stationtrain train Lilydale
    2. Take the bus from Lilydale Station/Main St to Eildon SC/Main Stbus bus 684
    3h 57m
    $12

  2. Drive  137.4 km

    1. Drive from Melbourne to Eildoncar car 137.4 km
    2h
    $25–36

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Swanston St/Lonsdale St to Mitcham Station/Colombo Stbus bus 907
    2. Take the bus from Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy to Eildon SC/Main Stbus bus 684
    4h 26m
    $12

Melbourne to Eildon by train and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration3h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$12Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 163.8 km
  • Duration: 3h 57m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Eildon, VIC, Australia?

You can take a bus from Swanston St/Lonsdale St to Eildon SC/Main St via Mitcham Station/Colombo St, Mitcham Rd/Whitehorse Rd, and Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy in around 4h 26m.

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