How to get from Melbourne Airport to Lilydale by bus, train and tram?

From Melbourne Airport to Lilydale by bus, train and tram

To get from Melbourne Airport to Lilydale in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line, one tram line and one train line: take the 478 bus from Melrose Dr/Watson Dr (Tullamarine) station to Dromana Ave/Matthews Ave (Airport West) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 59 tram and finally take the LILYDALE train from Melbourne Central station to Lilydale station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 28 min.

208min
Walk to bus stationBus - 478
478
Tram - 59
59
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Walk to Lilydale
Leaves from Melrose Dr/Watson Dr (Tullamarine)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Melrose Dr/Watson Dr (Tullamarine)
    4.75 km • 62 min
  • 2
    Bus - 478478
    Wait for bus
    478
    Airport West Sc
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dromana Ave/Matthews Ave (Airport West)
    ID 375585
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    59-Airport West/Matthews Ave (Airport West)
    ID 1320
    50 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Tram - 5959
    Wait for tram
    59
    Flinders Street Station (City)
  • 6
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    5-Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City)
    ID 3905
    41 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Melbourne Central
    140 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    Lilydale
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Lilydale
    61 min
  • 10
    Walk to Lilydale
    Walk to
    Lilydale
    50 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Melbourne Airport to Lilydale by bus and train

To get from Melbourne Airport to Lilydale in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 478 bus from Melrose Dr/Watson Dr (Tullamarine) station to Forum Pl/Melrose Dr (Tullamarine) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 902 bus and finally take the LILYDALE train from Nunawading station to Lilydale station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 28 min.

208min
Walk to bus stationBus - 478
478
Bus - 902
902
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Walk to Lilydale
Leaves from Melrose Dr/Watson Dr (Tullamarine)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Melrose Dr/Watson Dr (Tullamarine)
    4.75 km • 62 min
  • 2
    Bus - 478478
    Wait for bus
    478
    Airport West Sc
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Forum Pl/Melrose Dr (Tullamarine)
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sycamore Ave/Melrose Dr (Tullamarine)
    160 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 902902
    Wait for bus
    902
    Chelsea
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Nunawading Railway Station/Springvale Rd (Nunawading)
    ID 370081
    103 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Nunawading
    30 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    Lilydale
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Lilydale
    24 min
  • 10
    Walk to Lilydale
    Walk to
    Lilydale
    50 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Melbourne Airport to Lilydale

The distance between Melbourne Airport, Melbourne and Lilydale, Melbourne is approximately 61.53 km, which can typically be travelled in 208 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Melbourne Airport to Lilydale by bus, 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 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 Marketplace/Hutchinson St (Lilydale)
  • Mccomb St/Cave Hill Rd (Lilydale)

Related Routes

From Melbourne Airport to Lilydale by bus and train

To get from Melbourne Airport to Lilydale in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 478 bus from Melrose Dr/Watson Dr (Tullamarine) station to Forum Pl/Melrose Dr (Tullamarine) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 902 bus and finally take the LILYDALE train from Nunawading station to Lilydale station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 28 min.

208min
Walk to bus stationBus - 478
478
Bus - 902
902
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Walk to Lilydale
Leaves from Melrose Dr/Watson Dr (Tullamarine)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Melrose Dr/Watson Dr (Tullamarine)
    4.75 km • 62 min
  • 2
    Bus - 478478
    Wait for bus
    478
    Airport West Sc
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Forum Pl/Melrose Dr (Tullamarine)
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sycamore Ave/Melrose Dr (Tullamarine)
    160 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 902902
    Wait for bus
    902
    Chelsea
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Nunawading Railway Station/Springvale Rd (Nunawading)
    ID 370081
    103 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Nunawading
    30 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    Lilydale
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Lilydale
    24 min
  • 10
    Walk to Lilydale
    Walk to
    Lilydale
    50 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 208 minutes, using Bus line 478, Bus line 59, Bus line LILYDALE.

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

    The alternative route takes 208 minutes, using Bus line 478, Bus line 902, Bus line LILYDALE.

  • Is there a direct bus between Melbourne Airport and Lilydale?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line, one tram line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 28 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Melbourne Airport to Lilydale?

    The 478 bus line goes from Melrose Dr/Watson Dr (Tullamarine) station near Melbourne Airport in Melbourne Airport - Bal to Airport West Sc station. From there you’ll have to take one tram line and one train line till Airport West Sc station near Lilydale in Melbourne.

  • How long does it take to travel from Melbourne Airport to Lilydale by bus, tram and train?

    The total travel time between Melbourne Airport in Melbourne Airport - Bal and Lilydale in Melbourne by bus, tram and train is about 3 hr 28 min.

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

    Get on the 478 bus from the Melrose Dr/Watson Dr (Tullamarine) stop near Melbourne Airport in Melbourne Airport - Bal.

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

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

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