How to get from South Melbourne to Lilydale by train and tram?

From South Melbourne to Lilydale by train and tram

To get from South Melbourne to Lilydale in Melbourne, take the 109 tram from 126-Montague St/Light Rail (South Melbourne) station to 10-Parliament Railway Station/Macarthur St (East Melbourne) station. Next, take the LILYDALE train from Parliament station to Lilydale station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 34 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

94minA$5.30
Tram - 109
109
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Walk to Lilydale
Leaves from 126-Montague St/Light Rail (South Melbourne)
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from tram station
    Start from tram station
    South Melbourne
  • 2
    Tram - 109109
    Wait for tram
    109
    Box Hill
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    10-Parliament Railway Station/Macarthur St (East Melbourne)
    ID 17915
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Parliament
    80 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    Lilydale
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Lilydale
    65 min
  • 7
    Walk to Lilydale
    Walk to
    Lilydale
    10 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From South Melbourne to Lilydale by bus and train

To get from South Melbourne to Lilydale in Melbourne, take the 235 bus from Montague St/Normanby Rd (South Melbourne) station to Southern Cross Station/Spencer St (Melbourne City) station. Next, take the LILYDALE train from Southern Cross station to Lilydale station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 24 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

84minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 235
235
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Walk to Lilydale
Leaves from Montague St/Normanby Rd (South Melbourne)
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Montague St/Normanby Rd (South Melbourne)
    ID 40255
    240 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 235235
    Wait for bus
    235
    City (Queen Victoria Market)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Southern Cross Station/Spencer St (Melbourne City)
    ID 27744
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross
    170 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    Lilydale
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Lilydale
    59 min
  • 7
    Walk to Lilydale
    Walk to
    Lilydale
    10 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from South Melbourne to Lilydale
The distance between South Melbourne, Melbourne and Lilydale, Melbourne is approximately 45.6 km, which can typically be travelled in 94 min. Moovit will show you the directions from South Melbourne to Lilydale by train and tram, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.
Public transport stations close to South Melbourne

South Melbourne is located at South Melbourne, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is 126-Montague St/Light Rail (South Melbourne).

Bus stations close to South Melbourne:

  • Montague St/Normanby Rd (South Melbourne)
  • Port Melbourne Cricket Ground/Williamstown Rd (Port Melbourne)
  • Johnston St/Normanby Rd (Port Melbourne)
Public transport stations close to Lilydale, Melbourne

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

Train stations close to Lilydale:

  • Mooroolbark
  • Lilydale

Bus stations close to Lilydale:

  • Castella St/Maroondah Hwy (Lilydale)
  • Lilydale Post Office/Maroondah Hwy (Lilydale)
  • Lilydale Station/Main St (Lilydale)
Related Routes

From South Melbourne to Lilydale by bus and train

To get from South Melbourne to Lilydale in Melbourne, take the 235 bus from Montague St/Normanby Rd (South Melbourne) station to Southern Cross Station/Spencer St (Melbourne City) station. Next, take the LILYDALE train from Southern Cross station to Lilydale station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 24 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

84minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 235
235
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Walk to Lilydale
Leaves from Montague St/Normanby Rd (South Melbourne)
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Montague St/Normanby Rd (South Melbourne)
    ID 40255
    240 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 235235
    Wait for bus
    235
    City (Queen Victoria Market)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Southern Cross Station/Spencer St (Melbourne City)
    ID 27744
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross
    170 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    Lilydale
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Lilydale
    59 min
  • 7
    Walk to Lilydale
    Walk to
    Lilydale
    10 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from South Melbourne to Lilydale?

    The fastest way takes 94 minutes, using Bus line 109, Bus line LILYDALE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from South Melbourne to Lilydale?

    The alternative route takes 84 minutes, using Bus line 235, Bus line LILYDALE.

  • Is there a direct tram between South Melbourne and Lilydale in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take one tram line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 34 min.

  • Which tram line goes from South Melbourne to Lilydale in Melbourne?

    The 109 tram line goes from Box Hill station near South Melbourne to 10-Parliament Railway Station/Macarthur St (East Melbourne) station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till 10-Parliament Railway Station/Macarthur St (East Melbourne) station near Lilydale in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between South Melbourne and Lilydale in Melbourne by tram and train is about 1 hr 34 min.

  • Where do I get on the tram near South Melbourne to get to Lilydale in Melbourne?

    Get on the 109 tram from the Box Hill station near South Melbourne in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the tram when travelling between South Melbourne and Lilydale in Melbourne?

    Get off the tram at the 10-Parliament Railway Station/Macarthur St (East Melbourne) station, which is closest to Lilydale in Melbourne.

  • When is the last train from South Melbourne to Lilydale in Melbourne?

    The last train from South Melbourne to Lilydale in Melbourne is the Lilydale - City (Flinders Street) line. It leaves the Southern Cross station at 09:38.

  • How much is the tram fare from South Melbourne to Lilydale?

    The ride from South Melbourne to Lilydale costs A$5.30.

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