What is the cheapest way to get from St Kilda to Lilydale?

The cheapest way to get from St Kilda to Lilydale is to train which costs $6 and takes 1h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from St Kilda to Lilydale?

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

Is there a direct bus between St Kilda and Lilydale?

No, there is no direct bus from St Kilda to Lilydale station. However, there are services departing from Barkly St/Carlisle St and arriving at Lilydale Station/West William St via Glen Waverley Station/Railway Pde and Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 52m.

Is there a direct train between St Kilda and Lilydale?

No, there is no direct train from St Kilda station to Lilydale station. However, there are services departing from Balaclava Station and arriving at Lilydale Station via Richmond Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 20m.

How far is it from St Kilda to Lilydale?

The distance between St Kilda and Lilydale is 41 km. The road distance is 43.2 km.

How do I travel from St Kilda to Lilydale without a car?

The best way to get from St Kilda to Lilydale without a car is to train which takes 1h 20m and costs $6.

How long does it take to get from St Kilda to Lilydale?

It takes approximately 1h 20m to get from St Kilda to Lilydale, including transfers.

Where do I catch the St Kilda to Lilydale bus from?

St Kilda to Lilydale bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Barkly St/Carlisle St station.

Where do I catch the St Kilda to Lilydale train from?

St Kilda to Lilydale train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Richmond Station.

Train or bus from St Kilda to Lilydale?

The best way to get from St Kilda to Lilydale is to train which takes 1h 20m and costs $6. Alternatively, you can line 623 bus and line 742 bus and line 670 bus, which costs $6 and takes 2h 52m.

Where does the St Kilda to Lilydale bus arrive?

St Kilda to Lilydale bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Glen Waverley Station/Railway Pde.

Where does the St Kilda to Lilydale train arrive?

St Kilda to Lilydale train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Lilydale Station.

Can I drive from St Kilda to Lilydale?

Yes, the driving distance between St Kilda to Lilydale is 43 km. It takes approximately 40 min to drive from St Kilda to Lilydale.

Where can I stay near Lilydale?

There are 671+ hotels available in Lilydale.

St Kilda to Lilydale - 5 ways to travel via train, and line 623 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from St Kilda to Lilydale by train, bus, car, taxi, or tram

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1. Take the train from Richmond Station to Lilydale Stationtrain Lilydale
1h 20m
$6
Line 623 bus, line 742 bus, line 670 bus
1. Take the bus from Barkly St/Carlisle St to Glen Waverley Station/Railway Pdebus 623
2. Take the bus from Glen Waverley Station/Railway Pde to Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwybus 742
3. Take the bus from Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy to Lilydale Station/West William Stbus 670 / ...
2h 52m
$6
Drive 43.2 km
1. Drive from St Kilda to Lilydalecar 43.2 km
40 min
$8–12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from St Kilda to Lilydaletaxi 43.2 km
40 min
$100–130
Line 16 tram, train
1. Take the tram from Barkly St/Carlisle St #33 to Glenferrie Station/Glenferrie Rd #74tram 16
2. Take the train from Glenferrie Station to Lilydale Stationtrain Lilydale
1h 44m
$12

St Kilda to Lilydale by train

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Distance: 40.9 km
Duration: 1h 20m

What companies run services between St Kilda, 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 Barkly St/Carlisle St to Lilydale Station/West William St via Glen Waverley Station/Railway Pde and Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy in around 2h 52m.

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