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How to get fromSydney to Lilydaleby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Sydney to Lilydale by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Sydney International Airport to Melbourne Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane SYD - MEL
    2. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Lilydale Stationtrain train
    5h 1m
    $155–488

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Central Station to Southern Cross Coach Terminalbus bus Melbourne
    2. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Lilydale Stationtrain train Lilydale
    12h 43m
    $69–304

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Central Station to Southern Crosstrain train 623 / ...
    2. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Lilydale Stationtrain train Lilydale
    12h 18m
    $88–243

  4. Drive  850.8 km

    1. Drive from Sydney to Lilydalecar car 850.8 km
    9h 7m
    $154–222

  5. Fly Sydney International Airport to Avalon Airport, train

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Avalon Airport (AVV)plane plane SYD - AVV
    2. Take the train from Lara Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Lilydale Stationtrain train
    6h 40m
    $139–542

  6. Train to Newcastle Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Central Station to Hamilton Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane NTL - MEL
    3. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Lilydale Stationtrain train
    8h
    $157–413

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Central Station to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer Stbus bus
    13h 20m
    $129–185

Sydney to Lilydale by train

Calendar27Weekly Trains
Duration12h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$88Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 778.2 km
  • Duration: 5h 1m

What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Lilydale, VIC, Australia?

You can take a train from Central Station to Lilydale Station via Southern Cross and Southern Cross Station in around 12h 18m. Alternatively, FlixBus Australia operates a bus from Central Station to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St twice daily. Tickets cost $110–180 and the journey takes 11h 20m.

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