What is the cheapest way to get from Pakenham to Lilydale?

The cheapest way to get from Pakenham to Lilydale is to bus which costs $6 and takes 2h 29m.

What is the fastest way to get from Pakenham to Lilydale?

The fastest way to get from Pakenham to Lilydale is to drive which takes 47 min and costs $9 - $13.

Is there a direct bus between Pakenham and Lilydale?

No, there is no direct bus from Pakenham station to Lilydale. However, there are services departing from Pakenham Station/Railway Ave and arriving at Lilydale Post Office/Maroondah Hwy via Gembrook Rd/Main St and Belgrave Station/Belgrave-Gembrook Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 29m.

Is there a direct train between Pakenham and Lilydale?

No, there is no direct train from Pakenham station to Lilydale station. However, there are services departing from Pakenham Station and arriving at Lilydale Station via Richmond Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 4m.

How far is it from Pakenham to Lilydale?

The distance between Pakenham and Lilydale is 90 km. The road distance is 50.3 km.

How do I travel from Pakenham to Lilydale without a car?

The best way to get from Pakenham to Lilydale without a car is to train which takes 2h 4m and costs $12.

How long does it take to get from Pakenham to Lilydale?

It takes approximately 2h 4m to get from Pakenham to Lilydale, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Pakenham to Lilydale bus from?

Pakenham to Lilydale bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Pakenham Station/Railway Ave.

Where do I catch the Pakenham to Lilydale train from?

Pakenham to Lilydale train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Pakenham Station.

Train or bus from Pakenham to Lilydale?

The best way to get from Pakenham to Lilydale is to train which takes 2h 4m and costs $12. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $6 and takes 2h 29m.

Where does the Pakenham to Lilydale bus arrive?

Pakenham to Lilydale bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Gembrook Rd/Main St station.

Where does the Pakenham to Lilydale train arrive?

Pakenham to Lilydale train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Richmond Station.

Can I drive from Pakenham to Lilydale?

Yes, the driving distance between Pakenham to Lilydale is 50 km. It takes approximately 47 min to drive from Pakenham to Lilydale.

Where can I stay near Lilydale?

There are 676+ hotels available in Lilydale.

Pakenham to Lilydale - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Pakenham to Lilydale by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Pakenham Station to Richmond Stationtrain Traralgon
2. Take the train from Richmond Station to Lilydale Stationtrain Lilydale
2h 4m
$12
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Pakenham Station/Railway Ave to Gembrook Rd/Main Stbus 840
2. Take the bus from Gembrook Rd/Main St to Belgrave Station/Belgrave-Gembrook Rdbus 695
3. Take the bus from Belgrave Station/Belgrave-Gembrook Rd to Lilydale Post Office/Maroondah Hwybus 663
2h 29m
$6
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Pakenham Station to Dandenong Stationtrain
2. Take the bus from Dandenong Station/Foster St to Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwybus 901
3. Take the bus from Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy to Lilydale Station/West William Stbus 670 / ...
2h 13m
$17–18
Drive 50.3 km
1. Drive from Pakenham to Lilydalecar 50.3 km
47 min
$9–13
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Pakenham to Lilydaletaxi 50.3 km
47 min
$120–150

Pakenham to Lilydale by train

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2h 4mAverage Duration

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Distance: 89.9 km
Duration: 2h 4m

What companies run services between Pakenham, VIC, Australia and Lilydale, VIC, Australia?

You can take a train from Pakenham Station to Lilydale Station via Richmond Station in around 2h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pakenham Station/Railway Ave to Lilydale Post Office/Maroondah Hwy via Gembrook Rd/Main St and Belgrave Station/Belgrave-Gembrook Rd in around 2h 29m.

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