There are 5 ways to get from Prahran to Lilydale by train, bus, car, taxi, or tram
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Train
best- Take the train from Richmond Station to Lilydale Stationtrain Lilydale
1h 16m$6Line 907 bus, line 670 bus
- Take the bus from St Vincent's Hospital/Victoria Pde to Mitcham Station/Colombo Stbus 907
- Take the bus from Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy to Lilydale Station/West William Stbus 670 / ...
2h 20m$18Drive 39.2 km
- Drive from Prahran to Lilydalecar 39.2 km
39 min$7–11Taxi
- Take the taxi from Prahran to Lilydaletaxi 39.2 km
39 min$90–120Line 72 tram, train
- Take the tram from Williams Rd/Malvern Rd #34 to Camberwell Station/Burke Rd #64tram 72
- Take the train from Camberwell Station to Lilydale Stationtrain Lilydale
1h 25m$12
Prahran to Lilydale by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Prahran to Lilydale is to train which costs $6 and takes 1h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Prahran to Lilydale is to drive which takes 39 min and costs $7 - $11.
No, there is no direct bus from Prahran to Lilydale station. However, there are services departing from St Vincent's Hospital/Victoria Pde 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 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Prahran station to Lilydale station. However, there are services departing from Hawksburn Station and arriving at Lilydale Station via Richmond Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 16m.
The distance between Prahran and Lilydale is 38 km. The road distance is 39.2 km.
The best way to get from Prahran to Lilydale without a car is to train which takes 1h 16m and costs $6.
It takes approximately 1h 16m to get from Prahran to Lilydale, including transfers.
Prahran to Lilydale bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from St Vincent's Hospital/Victoria Pde station.
Prahran to Lilydale train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Richmond Station.
The best way to get from Prahran to Lilydale is to train which takes 1h 16m and costs $6. Alternatively, you can line 907 bus and line 670 bus, which costs $18 and takes 2h 20m.
What companies run services between Prahran, VIC, Australia and Lilydale, VIC, Australia?
Metro Trains Melbourne operates a train from Richmond Station to Lilydale Station every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 55 min. Alternatively, you can take a train from Hawksburn Station to Lilydale Station/West William St via Parliament Station, St Vincent's Hospital/Victoria Pde, Mitcham Station/Colombo St, Mitcham Rd/Whitehorse Rd, and Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy in around 2h 20m.
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- metrotrains.com.au
Train from Richmond Station to Lilydale Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/timetables/?line=Alamein&dir=1&ts=1678780587323
Train from Camberwell Station to Lilydale Station
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/timetables/?line=Alamein&dir=1&ts=1678780587323
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- yarratrams.com.au
Tram from Williams Rd/Malvern Rd #34 to Camberwell Station/Burke Rd #64
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://yarratrams.com.au/
- Daily
- $11
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- transport.vic.gov.au
Bus from St Vincent's Hospital/Victoria Pde to Mitcham Station/Colombo St
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://transport.vic.gov.au/
- Daily
- $12
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
Bus from Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy to Lilydale Station/West William St
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Website
- https://transport.vic.gov.au/
- Daily
- $0
- 2 hour ticket
- $0
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Estimated price
- $90–120
13CABS
- Phone
- 132227
- Website
- 13cabs.com.au
Crown Cabs
- Phone
- 1300 12 13 14
- Website
- crowncabs.com.au
Melbourne Silver Premium Cabs
- Phone
- +61 422 502 251
- Website
- melbournesilverpremiumcabs.com.au
Silver Service Taxi Melbourne Airport
- Phone
- +61 412 456 588
- Website
- silver-taximelbourne.com.au
Silver Top Taxi
- Phone
- 13 10 08
- Website
- silvertop.com.au
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More Questions & Answers
Prahran to Lilydale bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Mitcham Station/Colombo St.
Prahran to Lilydale train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Lilydale Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Prahran to Lilydale is 39 km. It takes approximately 39 min to drive from Prahran to Lilydale.
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