How to get from South Melbourne to Lilydale - Bal by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from South Melbourne to Lilydale - Bal in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the LILYDALE train from Southern Cross station to Ringwood station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LILYDALE train and finally take the 683 bus from Lilydale Station/Main St (Lilydale) station to Boundary Rd/Warburton Hwy (Lilydale) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 10 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

130minA$5.30
Walk to train stationTrain - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Bus - 683
683
Leaves from Southern Cross

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross
    1.69 km • 22 min
  • 2
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    Lilydale
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ringwood
    47 min
  • 4
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    Lilydale
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Lilydale
    31 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lilydale Station/Main St (Lilydale)
    ID 28199
    10 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 683683
    Wait for bus
    683
    Warburton
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Boundary Rd/Warburton Hwy (Lilydale)
    Ride to bus station
    Boundary Rd/Warburton Hwy (Lilydale)
    ID 7557
    9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via BELGRAVE, 664 and 683

To get from South Melbourne to Lilydale - Bal in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the BELGRAVE train from Southern Cross station to Bayswater station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 664 bus and finally take the 683 bus from Chirnside Park Sc/Maroondah Hwy (Chirnside Park) station to Boundary Rd/Warburton Hwy (Lilydale) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 27 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

147minA$5.30
Walk to train stationTrain - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Bus - 664
664
Bus - 683
683
Leaves from Southern Cross

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross
    1.69 km • 22 min
  • 2
    Train - BELGRAVEBELGRAVE
    Wait for train
    BELGRAVE
    Belgrave
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bayswater
    54 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bayswater Station/Station St (Bayswater)
    ID 40183
    70 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 664664
    Wait for bus
    664
    Chirnside Park Sc
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Chirnside Park Sc/Maroondah Hwy (Chirnside Park)
    ID 21298
    29 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Chirnside Park Sc/Maroondah Hwy (Chirnside Park)
    ID 21301
    20 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 683683
    Wait for bus
    683
    Warburton
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Boundary Rd/Warburton Hwy (Lilydale)
    Ride to bus station
    Boundary Rd/Warburton Hwy (Lilydale)
    ID 7557
    16 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from South Melbourne to Lilydale - Bal

The distance between South Melbourne, Melbourne and Lilydale - Bal, Melbourne is approximately 47.75 km, which can typically be travelled in 130 min. Moovit will show you the directions from South Melbourne to Lilydale - Bal 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 South Melbourne

South Melbourne is located at South Melbourne, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Raglan St/Crockford St (Port Melbourne).

Bus stations close to South Melbourne:

  • Raglan St/Crockford St (Port Melbourne)
  • Montague St/City Rd (South Melbourne)
  • Ingles St/Normanby Rd (Port Melbourne)

Public transport stations close to Lilydale - Bal, Melbourne

Lilydale - Bal is located at Lilydale - Bal, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Boundary Rd/Warburton Hwy (Lilydale).

Bus stations close to Lilydale - Bal:

  • Boundary Rd/Warburton Hwy (Lilydale)
  • Old Gippsland Rd/Warburton Hwy (Lilydale)
  • Wandin North Ps/Warburton Hwy (Wandin North)

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via BELGRAVE, 664 and 683

To get from South Melbourne to Lilydale - Bal in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the BELGRAVE train from Southern Cross station to Bayswater station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 664 bus and finally take the 683 bus from Chirnside Park Sc/Maroondah Hwy (Chirnside Park) station to Boundary Rd/Warburton Hwy (Lilydale) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 27 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

147minA$5.30
Walk to train stationTrain - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Bus - 664
664
Bus - 683
683
Leaves from Southern Cross

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross
    1.69 km • 22 min
  • 2
    Train - BELGRAVEBELGRAVE
    Wait for train
    BELGRAVE
    Belgrave
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bayswater
    54 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bayswater Station/Station St (Bayswater)
    ID 40183
    70 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 664664
    Wait for bus
    664
    Chirnside Park Sc
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Chirnside Park Sc/Maroondah Hwy (Chirnside Park)
    ID 21298
    29 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Chirnside Park Sc/Maroondah Hwy (Chirnside Park)
    ID 21301
    20 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 683683
    Wait for bus
    683
    Warburton
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Boundary Rd/Warburton Hwy (Lilydale)
    Ride to bus station
    Boundary Rd/Warburton Hwy (Lilydale)
    ID 7557
    16 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 130 minutes, using Bus line LILYDALE, Bus line LILYDALE, Bus line 683.

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

    The alternative route takes 147 minutes, using Bus line BELGRAVE, Bus line 664, Bus line 683.

  • Is there a direct train between South Melbourne and Lilydale - Bal in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 10 min.

  • Which train line goes from South Melbourne to Lilydale - Bal in Melbourne?

    The LILYDALE train line goes from Southern Cross station near South Melbourne to Lilydale station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Lilydale station near Lilydale - Bal in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between South Melbourne and Lilydale - Bal in Melbourne by train and bus is about 2 hr 10 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near South Melbourne to get to Lilydale - Bal in Melbourne?

    Get on the LILYDALE train from the Southern Cross station near South Melbourne in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the train at the Lilydale stop, which is closest to Lilydale - Bal in Melbourne.

  • How much is the total train and bus fare from South Melbourne to Lilydale - Bal?

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

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