Is it feasible to visit the Yarra Valley by public transport?
What public transport options are there for getting to the Yarra Valley from Melbourne, and do they stop at tourist sites or are they just local services? It looks like there's no train access to the Yarra Valley at the least.
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You can catch a train out to Lilydale which is the end of the line and on the edge of the Yarra Valley. From there, you're reliant on public buses. Bus #927 will take you to Healesville Sanctuary which is the biggest tourist attraction in the Yarra Valley.
Alternatively, there is also a bus that runs all the way from the city out to Healesville, but it only goes a couple of times per day.
If you are wanting to visit wineries, your best option is to get on a tour bus that takes you around to a few different ones.
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How do you get around Yarra Valley?
From Melbourne, travel along the Eastern Freeway and continue onto Eastlink tollway. Exit at Ringwood Bypass and turn left onto the Maroondah Highway and follow the road through Ringwood and Lilydale to Healesville. At Coldstream, leave the Maroondah Highway and turn onto the Melba Highway to Yarra Glen.How do I spend a day in Yarra Valley?
Yarra Valley One-day itineraryDo you need a car to get around Melbourne?
You don't need a car in either Sydney or Melbourne. Both have excellent public transport, covered by Opal & Myki cards respectively. If you are doing day trips beyond the cities, rent a car for that on the day you go.How to spend a day at Yarra Valley | Melbourne Travel Guide
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