There are 4 ways to get from Tarneit to Lilydale by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Tarneit Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain Geelong
- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Lilydale Stationtrain Lilydale
2h 19m$18Drive 69 km
cheapest- Drive from Tarneit to Lilydalecar 69 km
1h 1m$13–18Bus
- Take the bus from Tarneit Station to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer Stbus
- Take the bus from King St/Lonsdale St to Mitcham Station/Colombo Stbus 907
- Take the bus from Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy to Lilydale Station/West William Stbus 670 / ...
3h 41m$19–30Taxi
- Take the taxi from Tarneit to Lilydaletaxi 69 km
1h 1m$150–190
Tarneit to Lilydale by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tarneit to Lilydale is to drive which costs $12 - $18 and takes 1h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Tarneit to Lilydale is to drive which takes 1h 1m and costs $12 - $18.
No, there is no direct bus from Tarneit to Lilydale station. However, there are services departing from Felix Way/Hummingbird Bvd and arriving at Lilydale Station/West William St via Tarneit Station, King St/Lonsdale St, Mitcham Rd/Whitehorse Rd and Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Tarneit station to Lilydale station. However, there are services departing from Tarneit Station and arriving at Lilydale Station via Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 19m.
The distance between Tarneit and Lilydale is 72 km. The road distance is 69 km.
The best way to get from Tarneit to Lilydale without a car is to train which takes 2h 19m and costs $18.
It takes approximately 2h 19m to get from Tarneit to Lilydale, including transfers.
Tarneit to Lilydale bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Tarneit Station.
Tarneit to Lilydale train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Tarneit Station.
The best way to get from Tarneit to Lilydale is to train which takes 2h 19m and costs $18. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $18 - $30 and takes 3h 41m.
What companies run services between Tarneit, VIC, Australia and Lilydale, VIC, Australia?
You can take a bus from Family St/Leakes Rd to Lilydale Station via Tarneit Station, Tarneit Station, and Southern Cross Station in around 2h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Felix Way/Hummingbird Bvd to Lilydale Station/West William St via Tarneit Station, Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St, King St/Lonsdale St, Mitcham Station/Colombo St, Mitcham Rd/Whitehorse Rd, and Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy in around 3h 41m.
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- V-Line
Train from Tarneit Station to Southern Cross Station
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $6
- Phone
- +61 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Trains Melbourne
Train from Southern Cross Station to Lilydale Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- Metro Trains Melbourne
- Schedules at
- Metro Trains Melbourne
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- V/Line
Bus from Tarneit Station to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- Transport Victoria
Bus from King St/Lonsdale St to Mitcham Station/Colombo St
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- Transport Victoria
- 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
- Transport Victoria
- Daily
- $0
- 2 hour ticket
- $0
- Website
- Public Transport Victoria
Bus from King St/Lonsdale St to Mitcham Station/Colombo St
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Schedules at
- Public Transport Victoria
Bus from Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy to Lilydale Station/West William St
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Schedules at
- Public Transport Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Estimated price
- $150–190
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Booking & Getting There
Tarneit to Lilydale bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St station.
Tarneit to Lilydale train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Southern Cross Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tarneit to Lilydale is 69 km. It takes approximately 1h 1m to drive from Tarneit to Lilydale.
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