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

The cheapest way to get from Port Melbourne to Lilydale is to drive which costs $7 - $12 and takes 40 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Port Melbourne to Lilydale is to drive which takes 40 min and costs $7 - $12.

Is there a direct bus between Port Melbourne and Lilydale?

No, there is no direct bus from Port Melbourne to Lilydale station. However, there are services departing from Bay Street Shops/Bay St and arriving at Lilydale Station/West William St via County Court/Lonsdale St, Mitcham Rd/Whitehorse Rd and Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 41m.

Is there a direct train between Port Melbourne and Lilydale?

No, there is no direct train from Port Melbourne to Lilydale station. However, there are services departing from Graham St/Light Rail #128 and arriving at Lilydale Station via Box Hill Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 56m.

How far is it from Port Melbourne to Lilydale?

The distance between Port Melbourne and Lilydale is 42 km. The road distance is 43.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Port Melbourne to Lilydale without a car is to line 109 tram and train which takes 1h 56m and costs $12.

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

It takes approximately 1h 56m to get from Port Melbourne to Lilydale, including transfers.

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

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

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

Port Melbourne to Lilydale train services, operated by Yarra Trams, depart from Graham St/Light Rail #128 station.

Where does the Port Melbourne to Lilydale bus arrive?

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

Where does the Port Melbourne to Lilydale train arrive?

Port Melbourne to Lilydale train services, operated by Yarra Trams, arrive at Box Hill Central/Whitehorse Rd #58 station.

Can I drive from Port Melbourne to Lilydale?

Yes, the driving distance between Port Melbourne to Lilydale is 44 km. It takes approximately 40 min to drive from Port Melbourne to Lilydale.

Where can I stay near Lilydale?

There are 671+ hotels available in Lilydale.

Port Melbourne to Lilydale - 4 ways to travel via train, and line 109 tram

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

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Line 109 tram, train
best
1. Take the tram from Graham St/Light Rail #128 to Box Hill Central/Whitehorse Rd #58tram 109
2. Take the train from Box Hill Station to Lilydale Stationtrain Lilydale
1h 56m
$12
Drive 43.9 km
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1. Drive from Port Melbourne to Lilydalecar 43.9 km
40 min
$8–12
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 41m
$18
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Port Melbourne to Lilydaletaxi 43.9 km
40 min
$100–130

Port Melbourne to Lilydale by tram and train

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Distance: 41.6 km
Duration: 1h 56m

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

You can take a bus from Bay Street Shops/Bay St to Lilydale Station/West William St via A'Beckett St/Queen St, County Court/Lonsdale St, Mitcham Station/Colombo St, Mitcham Rd/Whitehorse Rd, and Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy in around 2h 41m.

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