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

From Lilydale to Thomastown by bus and train

To get from Lilydale to Thomastown in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the LILYDALE train from Lilydale station to Ringwood station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 901 bus and finally take the MERNDA train from Epping station to Thomastown station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 58 min. The ride fare is A$3.30.

118minA$3.30
Walk to train stationTrain - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Bus - 901
901
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Leaves from Lilydale

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Lilydale
    10 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ringwood
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy (Ringwood)
    ID 47252
    80 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 901901
    Wait for bus
    901
    Melbourne Airport
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Epping Station/Cooper St (Epping)
    ID 46332
    83 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Epping
    50 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 9
    Ride to train station Thomastown
    Ride to train station
    Thomastown
    5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Lilydale to Thomastown by train

To get from Lilydale to Thomastown in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the LILYDALE train from Lilydale station to Ringwood station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BELGRAVE train and finally take the MERNDA train from Flinders Street station to Thomastown station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 9 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

129minA$5.30
Walk to train stationTrain - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Leaves from Lilydale

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Lilydale
    10 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ringwood
    16 min
  • 4
    Train - BELGRAVEBELGRAVE
    Wait for train
    BELGRAVE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    42 min
  • 6
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    Mernda
  • 7
    Ride to train station Thomastown
    Ride to train station
    Thomastown
    43 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Lilydale to Thomastown

The distance between Lilydale, Melbourne and Thomastown, Melbourne is approximately 60.13 km, which can typically be travelled in 118 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Lilydale to Thomastown 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 Lilydale

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

Train stations close to Lilydale:

  • Lilydale

Bus stations close to Lilydale:

  • Lilydale Station/Main St (Lilydale)
  • Lilydale Station/Maroondah Hwy (Lilydale)
  • Lilydale Station/West William St (Lilydale)

Public transport stations close to Thomastown, Melbourne

Thomastown is located at Thomastown, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Mount View Rd/Main St (Thomastown).

Train stations close to Thomastown:

  • Thomastown
  • Keon Park
  • Epping

Bus stations close to Thomastown:

  • Mount View Rd/Main St (Thomastown)
  • Wilgah St/The Boulevard (Thomastown)
  • Spring St/High St (Thomastown)

Related Routes

From Lilydale to Thomastown by train

To get from Lilydale to Thomastown in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the LILYDALE train from Lilydale station to Ringwood station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BELGRAVE train and finally take the MERNDA train from Flinders Street station to Thomastown station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 9 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

129minA$5.30
Walk to train stationTrain - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Leaves from Lilydale

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Lilydale
    10 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ringwood
    16 min
  • 4
    Train - BELGRAVEBELGRAVE
    Wait for train
    BELGRAVE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    42 min
  • 6
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    Mernda
  • 7
    Ride to train station Thomastown
    Ride to train station
    Thomastown
    43 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 118 minutes, using Bus line LILYDALE, Bus line 901, Bus line MERNDA.

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

    The alternative route takes 129 minutes, using Bus line LILYDALE, Bus line BELGRAVE, Bus line MERNDA.

  • Is there a direct train between Lilydale and Thomastown in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 58 min.

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

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

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

    The total travel time between Lilydale and Thomastown in Melbourne by train and bus is about 1 hr 58 min.

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

    Get on the LILYDALE train from the Lilydale station near Lilydale in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the train at the City (Flinders Street) station, which is closest to Thomastown in Melbourne.

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

    The ride from Lilydale to Thomastown costs A$3.30.