How to get from Lilydale to Lara by train?

By train

To get from Lilydale to Lara in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the LILYDALE train from Lilydale station to Ringwood station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LILYDALE train and finally take the GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG train from Southern Cross station to Lara station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 51 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

171minA$5.30
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
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
    Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONGGEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Wait for train
    GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Geelong
  • 7
    Ride to train station Lara
    Ride to train station
    Lara
    47 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Lilydale to Lara

The distance between Lilydale, Melbourne and Lara, Melbourne is approximately 104.49 km, which can typically be travelled in 171 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Lilydale to Lara by 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 Lara, Melbourne

Lara is located at Lara, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Lara Railway Station (Lara).

Train stations close to Lara:

  • Lara

Bus stations close to Lara:

  • Lara Railway Station (Lara)
  • Lara Station/Hicks St (Lara)
  • Mcclelland Ave/Rennie St (Lara)

Related Routes

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 171 minutes, using Bus line LILYDALE, Bus line LILYDALE, Bus line GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG.

  • Is there a direct train between Lilydale and Lara?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 51 min.

  • Which train line goes from Lilydale to Lara?

    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 till Ringwood station near Lara in Melbourne.

  • How long does it take to travel from Lilydale to Lara by train?

    The total travel time between Lilydale in Lilydale and Lara in Melbourne by train is about 2 hr 51 min.

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

    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 Lara?

    Get off the train at the Ringwood station, which is closest to Lara in Melbourne.

  • How much is the train fare from Lilydale to Lara?

    The ride from Lilydale to Lara costs A$5.30.

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