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

By bus and train

To get from Lilydale to Lexton in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the LILYDALE train from Lilydale station to Southern Cross station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON train and finally take the BENDIGO - BALLARAT VIA MARYBOROUGH bus from Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central) station to Williamson St/Sunraysia Hwy (Lexton) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 22 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

202minA$13.84
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Bus - BENDIGO - BALLARAT VIA MARYBOROUGH
BENDIGO - BALLARAT VIA MARYBOROUGH
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
    Southern Cross
    53 min
  • 4
    Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTONBALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Wait for train
    BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Ballarat
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ballarat Station
    85 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central)
    ID 82
    90 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - BENDIGO - BALLARAT VIA MARYBOROUGHBENDIGO - BALLARAT VIA MARYBOROUGH
    Wait for bus
    BENDIGO - BALLARAT VIA MARYBOROUGH
    Ballarat
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Williamson St/Sunraysia Hwy (Lexton)
    Ride to bus station
    Williamson St/Sunraysia Hwy (Lexton)
    ID 23031
    50 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via LILYDALE, ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT and BENDIGO - BALLARAT VIA MARYBOROUGH

To get from Lilydale to Lexton in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the LILYDALE train from Lilydale station to Southern Cross station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT train and finally take the BENDIGO - BALLARAT VIA MARYBOROUGH bus from Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central) station to Williamson St/Sunraysia Hwy (Lexton) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 52 min. The ride fare is A$18.04.

292minA$18.04
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Bus - BENDIGO - BALLARAT VIA MARYBOROUGH
BENDIGO - BALLARAT VIA MARYBOROUGH
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
    Southern Cross
    53 min
  • 4
    Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARATARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Wait for train
    ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Ararat
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ballarat Station
    85 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central)
    ID 82
    90 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - BENDIGO - BALLARAT VIA MARYBOROUGHBENDIGO - BALLARAT VIA MARYBOROUGH
    Wait for bus
    BENDIGO - BALLARAT VIA MARYBOROUGH
    Ballarat
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Williamson St/Sunraysia Hwy (Lexton)
    Ride to bus station
    Williamson St/Sunraysia Hwy (Lexton)
    ID 23031
    50 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Lilydale to Lexton

The distance between Lilydale, Melbourne and Lexton, Melbourne is approximately 202.33 km, which can typically be travelled in 202 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Lilydale to Lexton 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 Lexton, Melbourne

Lexton is located at Lexton, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Williamson St/Sunraysia Hwy (Lexton).

Bus stations close to Lexton:

  • Williamson St/Sunraysia Hwy (Lexton)

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via LILYDALE, ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT and BENDIGO - BALLARAT VIA MARYBOROUGH

To get from Lilydale to Lexton in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the LILYDALE train from Lilydale station to Southern Cross station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT train and finally take the BENDIGO - BALLARAT VIA MARYBOROUGH bus from Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central) station to Williamson St/Sunraysia Hwy (Lexton) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 52 min. The ride fare is A$18.04.

292minA$18.04
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Bus - BENDIGO - BALLARAT VIA MARYBOROUGH
BENDIGO - BALLARAT VIA MARYBOROUGH
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
    Southern Cross
    53 min
  • 4
    Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARATARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Wait for train
    ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Ararat
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ballarat Station
    85 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central)
    ID 82
    90 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - BENDIGO - BALLARAT VIA MARYBOROUGHBENDIGO - BALLARAT VIA MARYBOROUGH
    Wait for bus
    BENDIGO - BALLARAT VIA MARYBOROUGH
    Ballarat
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Williamson St/Sunraysia Hwy (Lexton)
    Ride to bus station
    Williamson St/Sunraysia Hwy (Lexton)
    ID 23031
    50 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 202 minutes, using Bus line LILYDALE, Bus line BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON, Bus line BENDIGO - BALLARAT VIA MARYBOROUGH.

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

    The alternative route takes 292 minutes, using Bus line LILYDALE, Bus line ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT, Bus line BENDIGO - BALLARAT VIA MARYBOROUGH.

  • Is there a direct train between Lilydale and Lexton?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 22 min.

  • Which train line goes from Lilydale to Lexton?

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

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

    The total travel time between Lilydale in Lilydale and Lexton in Melbourne by train and bus is about 3 hr 22 min.

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

    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 Lexton?

    Get off the train at the Southern Cross stop, which is closest to Lexton in Melbourne.

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

    The ride from Lilydale to Lexton costs A$13.84.

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