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

By bus and train

To get from Lake Bolac to Lilydale in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON bus from Information Centre/Glenelg Hwy (Lake Bolac) station to Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON train and finally take the LILYDALE train from Southern Cross station to Lilydale station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 33 min. The ride fare is A$21.30.

273minA$21.30
Bus - MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON
MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Walk to Lilydale
Leaves from Information Centre/Glenelg Hwy (Lake Bolac)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Lake Bolac
  • 2
    Bus - MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTONMT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON
    Wait for bus
    MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central)
    ID 82
    81 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ballarat Station
    90 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTONBALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Wait for train
    BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Melbourne
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    87 min
  • 7
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    Lilydale
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Lilydale
    61 min
  • 9
    Walk to Lilydale
    Walk to
    Lilydale
    10 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Lake Bolac to Lilydale

The distance between Lake Bolac, Melbourne and Lilydale, Melbourne is approximately 253.27 km, which can typically be travelled in 273 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Lake Bolac 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 Lake Bolac

Lake Bolac is located at Lake Bolac, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Bush Nursing Centre/Montgomery St (Lake Bolac).

Bus stations close to Lake Bolac:

  • Bush Nursing Centre/Montgomery St (Lake Bolac)
  • Information Centre/Glenelg Hwy (Lake Bolac)
  • Lake Bolac College/Montgomery St (Lake Bolac)

Public transport stations close to Lilydale, Melbourne

Lilydale is located at Lilydale, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Lilydale Station/West William St (Lilydale).

Train stations close to Lilydale:

  • Lilydale
  • Mooroolbark

Bus stations close to Lilydale:

  • Lilydale Station/West William St (Lilydale)
  • Albert Hill Rd/Maroondah Hwy (Lilydale)
  • Lilydale Station/East William St (Lilydale)

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 273 minutes, using Bus line MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON, Bus line BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON, Bus line LILYDALE.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 33 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Lake Bolac to Lilydale in Melbourne?

    The MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON bus line goes from Melbourne station near Lake Bolac to Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central) station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central) station near Lilydale in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Lake Bolac and Lilydale in Melbourne by bus and train is about 4 hr 33 min.

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

    Get on the MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON bus from the Melbourne stop near Lake Bolac in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the bus at the Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central) station, which is closest to Lilydale in Melbourne.

  • How much is the bus fare from Lake Bolac to Lilydale?

    The ride from Lake Bolac to Lilydale costs A$21.30.

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