How to get from Mount Helen to Lilydale by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Mount Helen to Lilydale in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the ADELAIDE - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, BALLARAT, HORSHAM bus from Gear Ave/Warrenheip St (Mount Helen) station to Geelong Railway Station (Geelong) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG 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 45 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

285minA$13.84
Walk to bus stationBus - ADELAIDE - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, BALLARAT, HORSHAM
ADELAIDE - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, BALLARAT, HORSHAM
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Walk to Lilydale
Leaves from Gear Ave/Warrenheip St (Mount Helen)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Gear Ave/Warrenheip St (Mount Helen)
    ID 16268
    1.27 km • 16 min
  • 2
    Bus - ADELAIDE - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, BALLARAT, HORSHAMADELAIDE - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, BALLARAT, HORSHAM
    Wait for bus
    ADELAIDE - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, BALLARAT, HORSHAM
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Geelong Railway Station (Geelong)
    ID 3252
    87 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Geelong
    180 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONGGEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Wait for train
    GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Melbourne
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    70 min
  • 7
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    Lilydale
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Lilydale
    64 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 Mount Helen to Lilydale

The distance between Mount Helen, Melbourne and Lilydale, Melbourne is approximately 210.72 km, which can typically be travelled in 285 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Mount Helen 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 Mount Helen

Mount Helen is located at Mount Helen, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Greenhill Rd/Geelong Rd (Mount Helen).

Bus stations close to Mount Helen:

  • Greenhill Rd/Geelong Rd (Mount Helen)
  • Shire Ave/Geelong Rd (Mount Helen)
  • Park Lane/Vincent Dr (Mount Helen)

Public transport stations close to Lilydale, Melbourne

Lilydale is located at Lilydale, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Lilydale Marketplace/Hutchinson St (Lilydale).

Train stations close to Lilydale:

  • Mooroolbark
  • Lilydale

Bus stations close to Lilydale:

  • Lilydale Marketplace/Hutchinson St (Lilydale)
  • Albert Hill Rd/Maroondah Hwy (Lilydale)
  • Mccomb St/Cave Hill Rd (Lilydale)

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Mount Helen to Lilydale?

    The fastest way takes 285 minutes, using Bus line ADELAIDE - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, BALLARAT, HORSHAM, Bus line GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, Bus line LILYDALE.

  • Is there a direct bus between Mount Helen 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 45 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Mount Helen to Lilydale in Melbourne?

    The ADELAIDE - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, BALLARAT, HORSHAM bus line goes from Gear Ave/Warrenheip St (Mount Helen) station near Mount Helen to Melbourne station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Melbourne station near Lilydale in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Mount Helen and Lilydale in Melbourne by bus and train is about 4 hr 45 min.

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

    Get on the ADELAIDE - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, BALLARAT, HORSHAM bus from the Gear Ave/Warrenheip St (Mount Helen) stop near Mount Helen in Melbourne.

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

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

  • How much is the bus fare from Mount Helen to Lilydale?

    The ride from Mount Helen to Lilydale costs A$13.84.

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