How to get from Lilydale to Foster by bus and train?

From Lilydale to Foster by bus and train

To get from Lilydale to Foster in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 670 bus from Lilydale Station/West William St (Lilydale) station to Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy (Ringwood) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BELGRAVE train and finally take the YARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHA bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City) station to Pulhams Store/Main St (Foster) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 44 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

284minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 670
670
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Bus - YARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHA
YARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHA
Leaves from Lilydale Station/West William St (Lilydale)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lilydale Station/West William St (Lilydale)
    ID 28191
    130 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 670670
    Wait for bus
    670
    Ringwood
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy (Ringwood)
    ID 21318
    39 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ringwood
    130 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - BELGRAVEBELGRAVE
    Wait for train
    BELGRAVE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    36 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City)
    ID 20836
    260 m • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - YARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHAYARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHA
    Wait for bus
    YARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHA
    Yarram
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Pulhams Store/Main St (Foster)
    Ride to bus station
    Pulhams Store/Main St (Foster)
    ID 17358
    175 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Lilydale to Foster by bus and train via 679, BELGRAVE and YARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHA

To get from Lilydale to Foster in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 679 bus from Lilydale Station/East William St (Lilydale) station to Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy (Ringwood) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BELGRAVE train and finally take the YARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHA bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City) station to Pulhams Store/Main St (Foster) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 56 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

296minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 679
679
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Bus - YARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHA
YARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHA
Leaves from Lilydale Station/East William St (Lilydale)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lilydale Station/East William St (Lilydale)
    ID 28196
    160 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 679679
    Wait for bus
    679
    Ringwood
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy (Ringwood)
    ID 21005
    57 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ringwood
    160 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - BELGRAVEBELGRAVE
    Wait for train
    BELGRAVE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    36 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City)
    ID 20836
    260 m • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - YARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHAYARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHA
    Wait for bus
    YARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHA
    Yarram
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Pulhams Store/Main St (Foster)
    Ride to bus station
    Pulhams Store/Main St (Foster)
    ID 17358
    175 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Lilydale to Foster

The distance between Lilydale, Melbourne and Foster, Melbourne is approximately 232.87 km, which can typically be travelled in 284 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Lilydale to Foster by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Lilydale

Lilydale is located at Lilydale, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Lilydale Station/Main St (Lilydale).

Bus stations close to Lilydale:

  • Lilydale Station/Main St (Lilydale)
  • Lilydale Station/Maroondah Hwy (Lilydale)
  • Lilydale Station/West William St (Lilydale)

Public transport stations close to Foster, Melbourne

Foster is located at Foster, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Pulhams Store/Main St (Foster).

Bus stations close to Foster:

  • Pulhams Store/Main St (Foster)

Related Routes

Alternative route from Lilydale to Foster by bus and train via 679, BELGRAVE and YARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHA

To get from Lilydale to Foster in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 679 bus from Lilydale Station/East William St (Lilydale) station to Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy (Ringwood) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BELGRAVE train and finally take the YARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHA bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City) station to Pulhams Store/Main St (Foster) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 56 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

296minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 679
679
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Bus - YARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHA
YARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHA
Leaves from Lilydale Station/East William St (Lilydale)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lilydale Station/East William St (Lilydale)
    ID 28196
    160 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 679679
    Wait for bus
    679
    Ringwood
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy (Ringwood)
    ID 21005
    57 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ringwood
    160 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - BELGRAVEBELGRAVE
    Wait for train
    BELGRAVE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    36 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City)
    ID 20836
    260 m • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - YARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHAYARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHA
    Wait for bus
    YARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHA
    Yarram
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Pulhams Store/Main St (Foster)
    Ride to bus station
    Pulhams Store/Main St (Foster)
    ID 17358
    175 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Lilydale to Foster?

    The fastest way takes 284 minutes, using Bus line 670, Bus line BELGRAVE, Bus line YARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHA.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Lilydale to Foster?

    The alternative route takes 296 minutes, using Bus line 679, Bus line BELGRAVE, Bus line YARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHA.

  • Is there a direct bus between Lilydale and Foster?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 44 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Lilydale to Foster?

    The 670 bus line goes from Lilydale Station/West William St (Lilydale) station near Lilydale in Lilydale to Ringwood station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Ringwood station near Foster in Melbourne.

  • How long does it take to travel from Lilydale to Foster by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Lilydale in Lilydale and Foster in Melbourne by bus and train is about 4 hr 44 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Lilydale to get to Foster?

    Get on the 670 bus from the Lilydale Station/West William St (Lilydale) stop near Lilydale in Lilydale.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Lilydale and Foster?

    Get off the bus at the Ringwood stop, which is closest to Foster in Melbourne.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Lilydale to Foster?

    The ride from Lilydale to Foster costs A$5.30.

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