How to get from Lilydale to Lake Gardens by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Lilydale to Lake Gardens in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the LILYDALE train from Lilydale station to Ringwood station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LILYDALE train and finally take the BALLARAT - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City) station to Wendouree Railway Station (Wendouree) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 27 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

207minA$13.84
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Bus - BALLARAT - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Walk to Lake Gardens
Leaves from Lilydale

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Lilydale
  • 2
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ringwood
    27 min
  • 4
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    53 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City)
    ID 20836
    260 m • 4 min
  • 7
    Bus - BALLARAT - MELBOURNE VIA MELTONBALLARAT - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Wait for bus
    BALLARAT - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Ballarat
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Wendouree Railway Station (Wendouree)
    ID 43469
    92 min
  • 9
    Walk to Lake Gardens
    Walk to
    Lake Gardens
    330 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Lilydale to Lake Gardens

The distance between Lilydale, Melbourne and Lake Gardens, Melbourne is approximately 162.4 km, which can typically be travelled in 207 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Lilydale to Lake Gardens 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 Lake Gardens, Melbourne

Lake Gardens is located at Lake Gardens, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Ballarat Horticulture Centre/Gillies St N (Lake Gardens).

Train stations close to Lake Gardens:

  • Wendouree
  • Ballarat Station

Bus stations close to Lake Gardens:

  • Ballarat Horticulture Centre/Gillies St N (Lake Gardens)
  • Gregory St/Gillies St N (Lake Wendouree)
  • Stirling Dr/Gillies St N (Lake Gardens)

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Lilydale to Lake Gardens?

    The fastest way takes 207 minutes, using Bus line LILYDALE, Bus line LILYDALE, Bus line BALLARAT - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON.

  • Is there a direct train between Lilydale and Lake Gardens?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 27 min.

  • Which train line goes from Lilydale to Lake Gardens?

    The LILYDALE train line goes from City (Flinders Street) station near Lilydale in Lilydale to Ringwood station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Ringwood station near Lake Gardens in Melbourne.

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

    The total travel time between Lilydale in Lilydale and Lake Gardens in Melbourne by train and bus is about 3 hr 27 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Lilydale to get to Lake Gardens?

    Get on the LILYDALE train from the City (Flinders Street) station near Lilydale in Lilydale.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Lilydale and Lake Gardens?

    Get off the train at the Ringwood stop, which is closest to Lake Gardens in Melbourne.

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

    The ride from Lilydale to Lake Gardens costs A$13.84.

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