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

From Essendon to Lilydale - Bal by bus and train

To get from Essendon to Lilydale - Bal in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Essendon station to Parliament 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 2 hr 26 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

146minA$5.30
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Bus - 679
679
Walk to Lilydale - Bal
Leaves from Essendon

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Essendon
  • 2
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Parliament
    18 min
  • 4
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    Lilydale
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ringwood
    40 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 from Essendon to Lilydale - Bal by bus and train via CRAIGIEBURN, BELGRAVE and 679

To get from Essendon to Lilydale - Bal in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Essendon station to Parliament station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BELGRAVE 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 2 hr 46 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

166minA$5.30
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Bus - 679
679
Walk to Lilydale - Bal
Leaves from Essendon

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Essendon
  • 2
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Parliament
    18 min
  • 4
    Train - BELGRAVEBELGRAVE
    Wait for train
    BELGRAVE
    Belgrave
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ringwood
    41 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
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Public transport directions from Essendon to Lilydale - Bal

The distance between Essendon, Melbourne and Lilydale - Bal, Melbourne is approximately 60.33 km, which can typically be travelled in 146 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Essendon 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 Essendon

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

Bus stations close to Essendon:

  • Essendon Station/Russell St (Essendon)
  • Essendon Station/Mt Alexander Rd (Essendon)
  • Lorraine St/Buckley St (Essendon)

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 from Essendon to Lilydale - Bal by bus and train via CRAIGIEBURN, BELGRAVE and 679

To get from Essendon to Lilydale - Bal in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Essendon station to Parliament station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BELGRAVE 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 2 hr 46 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

166minA$5.30
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Bus - 679
679
Walk to Lilydale - Bal
Leaves from Essendon

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Essendon
  • 2
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Parliament
    18 min
  • 4
    Train - BELGRAVEBELGRAVE
    Wait for train
    BELGRAVE
    Belgrave
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ringwood
    41 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

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 146 minutes, using Bus line CRAIGIEBURN, Bus line LILYDALE, Bus line 679.

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

    The alternative route takes 166 minutes, using Bus line CRAIGIEBURN, Bus line BELGRAVE, Bus line 679.

  • Is there a direct train between Essendon and Lilydale - Bal?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 26 min.

  • Which train line goes from Essendon to Lilydale - Bal?

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

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

    The total travel time between Essendon in Essendon and Lilydale - Bal in Melbourne by train and bus is about 2 hr 26 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Essendon to get to Lilydale - Bal?

    Get on the CRAIGIEBURN train from the City (Flinders Street) station near Essendon in Essendon.

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

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

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

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

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