What is the cheapest way to get from North Melbourne to Lilydale?

The cheapest way to get from North Melbourne to Lilydale is to drive which costs $7 - $11 and takes 36 min.

What is the fastest way to get from North Melbourne to Lilydale?

The fastest way to get from North Melbourne to Lilydale is to drive which takes 36 min and costs $7 - $11.

Is there a direct bus between North Melbourne and Lilydale?

No, there is no direct bus from North Melbourne to Lilydale station. However, there are services departing from County Court/Lonsdale St and arriving at Lilydale Station/West William St via Mitcham Rd/Whitehorse Rd and Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 3m.

Is there a direct train between North Melbourne and Lilydale?

No, there is no direct train from North Melbourne to Lilydale station. However, there are services departing from Haines St/Abbotsford St #16 and arriving at Lilydale Station via Melbourne Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 37m.

How far is it from North Melbourne to Lilydale?

The distance between North Melbourne and Lilydale is 42 km. The road distance is 41.5 km.

How do I travel from North Melbourne to Lilydale without a car?

The best way to get from North Melbourne to Lilydale without a car is to train which takes 1h 37m and costs $12.

How long does it take to get from North Melbourne to Lilydale?

It takes approximately 1h 37m to get from North Melbourne to Lilydale, including transfers.

Where do I catch the North Melbourne to Lilydale bus from?

North Melbourne to Lilydale bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from County Court/Lonsdale St station.

Where do I catch the North Melbourne to Lilydale train from?

North Melbourne to Lilydale train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Melbourne Central Station.

Train or bus from North Melbourne to Lilydale?

The best way to get from North Melbourne to Lilydale is to train which takes 1h 37m and costs $12. Alternatively, you can line 907 bus and line 670 bus, which costs $12 and takes 2h 3m.

Where does the North Melbourne to Lilydale bus arrive?

North Melbourne to Lilydale bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Mitcham Station/Colombo St.

Where does the North Melbourne to Lilydale train arrive?

North Melbourne to Lilydale train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Lilydale Station.

Can I drive from North Melbourne to Lilydale?

Yes, the driving distance between North Melbourne to Lilydale is 42 km. It takes approximately 36 min to drive from North Melbourne to Lilydale.

Where can I stay near Lilydale?

There are 671+ hotels available in Lilydale.

North Melbourne to Lilydale - 4 ways to travel via train, and line 907 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from North Melbourne to Lilydale by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Melbourne Central Station to Lilydale Stationtrain Lilydale
1h 37m
$12
Drive 41.5 km
cheapest
1. Drive from North Melbourne to Lilydalecar 41.5 km
36 min
$8–11
Line 907 bus, line 670 bus
1. Take the bus from County Court/Lonsdale St to Mitcham Station/Colombo Stbus 907
2. Take the bus from Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy to Lilydale Station/West William Stbus 670 / ...
2h 3m
$12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from North Melbourne to Lilydaletaxi 41.5 km
36 min
$95–120

North Melbourne to Lilydale by tram and train

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Distance: 41.6 km
Duration: 1h 37m

What companies run services between North Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Lilydale, VIC, Australia?

Metro Trains Melbourne operates a train from Melbourne Central Station to Lilydale Station hourly. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 1h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from County Court/Lonsdale St to Lilydale Station/West William St via Mitcham Station/Colombo St, Mitcham Rd/Whitehorse Rd, and Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy in around 2h 3m.

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