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

By bus and train

To get from Thomastown to Lilydale - Bal in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the MERNDA train from Thomastown station to Flinders Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LILYDALE train and finally take the 679 bus from Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy (Ringwood) station to Kookaburra Lane/Hereford Rd (Mount Evelyn) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 4 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

184minA$5.30
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Bus - 679
679
Walk to Lilydale - Bal
Leaves from Thomastown

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Thomastown
  • 2
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    35 min
  • 4
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    Lilydale
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ringwood
    50 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy (Ringwood)
    ID 21005
    160 m • 3 min
  • 7
    Bus - 679679
    Wait for bus
    679
    Chirnside Park Sc
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kookaburra Lane/Hereford Rd (Mount Evelyn)
    ID 14582
    41 min
  • 9
    Walk to Lilydale - Bal
    Walk to
    Lilydale - Bal
    3.01 km • 38 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via MERNDA, 901 and 679

To get from Thomastown to Lilydale - Bal in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the MERNDA train from Thomastown station to Epping station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 901 bus and finally take the 679 bus from Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy (Ringwood) station to Kookaburra Lane/Hereford Rd (Mount Evelyn) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 13 min. The ride fare is A$3.30.

193minA$3.30
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Bus - 901
901
Bus - 679
679
Walk to Lilydale - Bal
Leaves from Thomastown

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Thomastown
  • 2
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    Mernda
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Epping
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Epping Station/Cooper St (Epping)
    ID 46332
    50 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 901901
    Wait for bus
    901
    Frankston
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy (Ringwood)
    ID 47252
    86 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy (Ringwood)
    ID 21005
    80 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 679679
    Wait for bus
    679
    Chirnside Park Sc
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kookaburra Lane/Hereford Rd (Mount Evelyn)
    ID 14582
    41 min
  • 10
    Walk to Lilydale - Bal
    Walk to
    Lilydale - Bal
    3.01 km • 38 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Thomastown to Lilydale - Bal

The distance between Thomastown, Melbourne and Lilydale - Bal, Melbourne is approximately 72.79 km, which can typically be travelled in 184 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Thomastown 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 Thomastown

Thomastown is located at Thomastown, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Thomastown Station/High St (Thomastown).

Train stations close to Thomastown:

  • Keon Park
  • Epping
  • Ruthven

Bus stations close to Thomastown:

  • Thomastown Station/High St (Thomastown)
  • Thomastown Station/Station St (Thomastown)
  • Spring St/High St (Thomastown)

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 MERNDA, 901 and 679

To get from Thomastown to Lilydale - Bal in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the MERNDA train from Thomastown station to Epping station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 901 bus and finally take the 679 bus from Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy (Ringwood) station to Kookaburra Lane/Hereford Rd (Mount Evelyn) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 13 min. The ride fare is A$3.30.

193minA$3.30
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Bus - 901
901
Bus - 679
679
Walk to Lilydale - Bal
Leaves from Thomastown

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Thomastown
  • 2
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    Mernda
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Epping
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Epping Station/Cooper St (Epping)
    ID 46332
    50 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 901901
    Wait for bus
    901
    Frankston
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy (Ringwood)
    ID 47252
    86 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy (Ringwood)
    ID 21005
    80 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 679679
    Wait for bus
    679
    Chirnside Park Sc
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kookaburra Lane/Hereford Rd (Mount Evelyn)
    ID 14582
    41 min
  • 10
    Walk to Lilydale - Bal
    Walk to
    Lilydale - Bal
    3.01 km • 38 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 184 minutes, using Bus line MERNDA, Bus line LILYDALE, Bus line 679.

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

    The alternative route takes 193 minutes, using Bus line MERNDA, Bus line 901, Bus line 679.

  • Is there a direct train between Thomastown 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 3 hr 4 min.

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

    The MERNDA train line goes from City (Flinders Street) station near Thomastown to Flinders Street station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Flinders Street station near Lilydale - Bal in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Thomastown and Lilydale - Bal in Melbourne by train and bus is about 3 hr 4 min.

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

    Get on the MERNDA train from the City (Flinders Street) station near Thomastown in Melbourne.

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

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

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

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

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