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

By bus and train

To get from Dandenong to Lilydale in Melbourne, take the 901 bus from Dandenong Station/Foster St (Dandenong) station to Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy (Ringwood) station. Next, take the LILYDALE train from Ringwood station to Lilydale station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 37 min. The ride fare is A$3.30.

97minA$3.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 901
901
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Walk to Lilydale
Leaves from Dandenong Station/Foster St (Dandenong)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dandenong Station/Foster St (Dandenong)
    ID 20157
    120 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 901901
    Wait for bus
    901
    Melbourne Airport
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy (Ringwood)
    ID 47252
    51 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ringwood
    80 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    Lilydale
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Lilydale
    31 min
  • 7
    Walk to Lilydale
    Walk to
    Lilydale
    10 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus

To get from Dandenong to Lilydale in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 901 bus from Dandenong Station/Foster St (Dandenong) station to Boronia Rd/Stud Rd (Wantirna) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 664 bus and finally take the 679 bus from Chirnside Park Sc/Maroondah Hwy (Chirnside Park) station to Lilydale Station/East William St (Lilydale) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 59 min.

119min
Walk to bus stationBus - 901
901
Bus - 664
664
Bus - 679
679
Walk to Lilydale
Leaves from Dandenong Station/Foster St (Dandenong)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dandenong Station/Foster St (Dandenong)
    ID 20157
    120 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 901901
    Wait for bus
    901
    Melbourne Airport
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Boronia Rd/Stud Rd (Wantirna)
    ID 15167
    40 min
  • 4
    Bus - 664664
    Wait for bus
    664
    Chirnside Park Sc
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Chirnside Park Sc/Maroondah Hwy (Chirnside Park)
    ID 21298
    39 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Chirnside Park Sc/Maroondah Hwy (Chirnside Park)
    ID 21300
    20 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 679679
    Wait for bus
    679
    Ringwood
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lilydale Station/East William St (Lilydale)
    ID 28196
    8 min
  • 9
    Walk to Lilydale
    Walk to
    Lilydale
    150 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Dandenong to Lilydale

The distance between Dandenong, Melbourne and Lilydale, Melbourne is approximately 36.72 km, which can typically be travelled in 97 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Dandenong to Lilydale 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 Dandenong

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

Train stations close to Dandenong:

  • Noble Park
  • Yarraman

Bus stations close to Dandenong:

  • Dandenong Station/Foster St (Dandenong)
  • Dandenong Railway Station (Dandenong)
  • Station St/Cheltenham Rd (Dandenong)

Public transport stations close to Lilydale, Melbourne

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

Train stations close to Lilydale:

  • Lilydale
  • Mooroolbark

Bus stations close to Lilydale:

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

Related Routes

By bus

To get from Dandenong to Lilydale in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 901 bus from Dandenong Station/Foster St (Dandenong) station to Boronia Rd/Stud Rd (Wantirna) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 664 bus and finally take the 679 bus from Chirnside Park Sc/Maroondah Hwy (Chirnside Park) station to Lilydale Station/East William St (Lilydale) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 59 min.

119min
Walk to bus stationBus - 901
901
Bus - 664
664
Bus - 679
679
Walk to Lilydale
Leaves from Dandenong Station/Foster St (Dandenong)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dandenong Station/Foster St (Dandenong)
    ID 20157
    120 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 901901
    Wait for bus
    901
    Melbourne Airport
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Boronia Rd/Stud Rd (Wantirna)
    ID 15167
    40 min
  • 4
    Bus - 664664
    Wait for bus
    664
    Chirnside Park Sc
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Chirnside Park Sc/Maroondah Hwy (Chirnside Park)
    ID 21298
    39 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Chirnside Park Sc/Maroondah Hwy (Chirnside Park)
    ID 21300
    20 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 679679
    Wait for bus
    679
    Ringwood
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lilydale Station/East William St (Lilydale)
    ID 28196
    8 min
  • 9
    Walk to Lilydale
    Walk to
    Lilydale
    150 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 97 minutes, using Bus line 901, Bus line LILYDALE.

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

    The alternative route takes 119 minutes, using Bus line 901, Bus line 664, Bus line 679.

  • Is there a direct bus between Dandenong and Lilydale in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 37 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Dandenong to Lilydale in Melbourne?

    The 901 bus line goes from Dandenong Station/Foster St (Dandenong) station near Dandenong to Melbourne Airport station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Melbourne Airport station near Lilydale in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from Dandenong to Lilydale in Melbourne by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Dandenong and Lilydale in Melbourne by bus and train is about 1 hr 37 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Dandenong to get to Lilydale in Melbourne?

    Get on the 901 bus from the Dandenong Station/Foster St (Dandenong) stop near Dandenong in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Dandenong and Lilydale in Melbourne?

    Get off the bus at the Melbourne Airport station, which is closest to Lilydale in Melbourne.

  • How much is the bus fare from Dandenong to Lilydale?

    The ride from Dandenong to Lilydale costs A$3.30.

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