What is the cheapest way to get from Phillip Island to Lilydale?

The cheapest way to get from Phillip Island to Lilydale is to bus and line 901 bus which costs $7 - $22 and takes 4h 6m.

What is the fastest way to get from Phillip Island to Lilydale?

The fastest way to get from Phillip Island to Lilydale is to drive which takes 1h 48m and costs $23 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Phillip Island and Lilydale?

No, there is no direct bus from Phillip Island to Lilydale station. However, there are services departing from Ventnor Beach Rd/Gap Rd and arriving at Lilydale Station/West William St via Dandenong Station/Foster St and Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.

How far is it from Phillip Island to Lilydale?

The distance between Phillip Island and Lilydale is 153 km. The road distance is 129.2 km.

How do I travel from Phillip Island to Lilydale without a car?

The best way to get from Phillip Island to Lilydale without a car is to bus and line 901 bus which takes 4h 6m and costs $7 - $22.

How long does it take to get from Phillip Island to Lilydale?

It takes approximately 4h 6m to get from Phillip Island to Lilydale, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Phillip Island to Lilydale bus from?

Phillip Island to Lilydale bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Ventnor Beach Rd/Gap Rd station.

Where does the Phillip Island to Lilydale bus arrive?

Phillip Island to Lilydale bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Dandenong Station/Foster St.

Can I drive from Phillip Island to Lilydale?

Yes, the driving distance between Phillip Island to Lilydale is 129 km. It takes approximately 1h 48m to drive from Phillip Island to Lilydale.

Where can I stay near Lilydale?

There are 672+ hotels available in Lilydale.

Phillip Island to Lilydale - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 901 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Phillip Island to Lilydale by bus, train, car, or taxi

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Bus, line 901 bus
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1. Take the bus from Ventnor Beach Rd/Gap Rd to Dandenong Station/Foster Stbus Coach
2. Take the bus from Dandenong Station/Foster St to Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwybus 901
4h 6m
$8–22
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Ventnor Beach Rd/Gap Rd to Station St/High Stbus
2. Take the train from Cranbourne Station to Town Hall Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Lilydale Stationtrain
4h 15m
$13–27
Drive 129.2 km
1. Drive from Phillip Island to Lilydalecar 129.2 km
1h 48m
$24–34
Taxi, train
1. Take the taxi from Phillip Island to Stony Point Stationtaxi
2. Take the train from Frankston Station to Richmond Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Richmond Station to Lilydale Stationtrain
4h 20m
$188–221

Phillip Island to Lilydale by bus

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Distance: 152.6 km
Duration: 4h 6m

What companies run services between Phillip Island, VIC, Australia and Lilydale, VIC, Australia?

You can take a bus from Ventnor Beach Rd/Gap Rd to Lilydale Station/West William St via Dandenong Station/Foster St and Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy in around 4h 6m.

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