There are 4 ways to get from Ripponlea to Lilydale by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Richmond Station to Lilydale Stationtrain Lilydale
1h 22m$6Bus
- Take the bus from Ripponlea Station/Glen Eira Rd to Glen Waverley Station/Railway Pdebus 623
- Take the bus from Glen Waverley Station/Railway Pde to Croydon Station/Railway Avebus 737 / ...
2h 37m$18Drive 41.8 km
- Drive from Ripponlea to Lilydalecar 41.8 km
41 min$9–13Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ripponlea to Lilydaletaxi 41.8 km
41 min$95–120
Ripponlea to Lilydale by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ripponlea to Lilydale is to train which costs $6 and takes 1h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Ripponlea to Lilydale is to drive which takes 41 min and costs $9 - $13.
No, there is no direct bus from Ripponlea station to Lilydale station. However, there are services departing from Ripponlea Station/Glen Eira Rd and arriving at Lilydale Station/West William St via Glen Waverley Station/Railway Pde and Croydon Station/Railway Ave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Ripponlea station to Lilydale station. However, there are services departing from Ripponlea Station and arriving at Lilydale Station via Richmond Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 22m.
The distance between Ripponlea and Lilydale is 42 km. The road distance is 41.8 km.
The best way to get from Ripponlea to Lilydale without a car is to train which takes 1h 22m and costs $6.
It takes approximately 1h 22m to get from Ripponlea to Lilydale, including transfers.
Ripponlea to Lilydale bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Ripponlea Station/Glen Eira Rd.
Ripponlea to Lilydale train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Richmond Station.
The best way to get from Ripponlea to Lilydale is to train which takes 1h 22m and costs $6. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $18 and takes 2h 37m.
What companies run services between Ripponlea, 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 bus from Ripponlea Station/Glen Eira Rd to Lilydale Station/West William St via Glen Waverley Station/Railway Pde and Croydon Station/Railway Ave in around 2h 37m.
- Phone
- +61 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Trains Melbourne
Train from Richmond Station to Lilydale Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- Metro Trains Melbourne
- Schedules at
- Metro Trains Melbourne
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- Transport Victoria
Bus from Ripponlea Station/Glen Eira Rd to Glen Waverley Station/Railway Pde
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- Transport Victoria
- Daily
- $12
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
Bus from Glen Waverley Station/Railway Pde to Croydon Station/Railway Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- Transport Victoria
- Daily
- $12
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
- Website
- Public Transport Victoria
Bus from Ripponlea Station/Glen Eira Rd to Glen Waverley Station/Railway Pde
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- Public Transport Victoria
Bus from Glen Waverley Station/Railway Pde to Croydon Station/Railway Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- Public Transport Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Estimated price
- $95–120
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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Booking & Getting There
Ripponlea to Lilydale bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Glen Waverley Station/Railway Pde.
Ripponlea to Lilydale train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Lilydale Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ripponlea to Lilydale is 42 km. It takes approximately 41 min to drive from Ripponlea to Lilydale.
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