What is the cheapest way to get from Sunbury to Lilydale?

The cheapest way to get from Sunbury to Lilydale is to train via Melbourne which costs $12 and takes 2h 13m.

What is the fastest way to get from Sunbury to Lilydale?

The fastest way to get from Sunbury to Lilydale is to drive which takes 1h 3m and costs $13 - $19.

Is there a direct bus between Sunbury and Lilydale?

No, there is no direct bus from Sunbury station to Lilydale station. However, there are services departing from Sunbury Station/Brook St and arriving at Lilydale Station/West William St via Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd and Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.

Is there a direct train between Sunbury and Lilydale?

No, there is no direct train from Sunbury station to Lilydale station. However, there are services departing from Sunbury Station and arriving at Lilydale Station via Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h.

How far is it from Sunbury to Lilydale?

The distance between Sunbury and Lilydale is 78 km. The road distance is 73.9 km.

How do I travel from Sunbury to Lilydale without a car?

The best way to get from Sunbury to Lilydale without a car is to train which takes 2h and costs $14 - $17.

How long does it take to get from Sunbury to Lilydale?

It takes approximately 2h to get from Sunbury to Lilydale, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sunbury to Lilydale bus from?

Sunbury to Lilydale bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd station.

Where do I catch the Sunbury to Lilydale train from?

Sunbury to Lilydale train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Sunbury Station.

Train or bus from Sunbury to Lilydale?

The best way to get from Sunbury to Lilydale is to train which takes 2h and costs $14 - $17. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $18 and takes 4h 6m.

Where does the Sunbury to Lilydale bus arrive?

Sunbury to Lilydale bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy.

Where does the Sunbury to Lilydale train arrive?

Sunbury to Lilydale train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Southern Cross Station.

Can I drive from Sunbury to Lilydale?

Yes, the driving distance between Sunbury to Lilydale is 74 km. It takes approximately 1h 3m to drive from Sunbury to Lilydale.

Where can I stay near Lilydale?

There are 676+ hotels available in Lilydale.

Sunbury to Lilydale - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Sunbury to Lilydale by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Sunbury Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain Bendigo
2. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Lilydale Stationtrain Lilydale
2h
$14–17
Train via Melbourne
cheapest
1. Take the train from Sunbury Station to Town Hall Stationtrain Sunbury
2. Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Lilydale Stationtrain Lilydale
2h 13m
$12
Bus
1. Take the bus from Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd to Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwybus 901
4h 6m
$18
Drive 73.9 km
1. Drive from Sunbury to Lilydalecar 73.9 km
1h 3m
$14–19
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Sunbury to Lilydaletaxi 73.9 km
1h 3m
$170–210
Train via Melbourne #2
1. Take the train from Sunbury Station to Town Hall Stationtrain Sunbury
2. Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Lilydale Stationtrain Lilydale
2h 28m
$12

Sunbury to Lilydale by train

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Distance: 78.4 km
Duration: 2h

What companies run services between Sunbury, VIC, Australia and Lilydale, VIC, Australia?

You can take a train from Sunbury Station to Lilydale Station via Southern Cross Station in around 2h. Alternatively, Metropolitan buses operates a bus from Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd to Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 2h 38m.

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