How to get from Melbourne to Lakes Entrance by bus and train?

From Melbourne to Lakes Entrance by bus and train

To get from Melbourne to Lakes Entrance in Lakes Entrance, take the MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON train from Flinders Street station to Sale station. Next, take the MARLO - MELBOURNE VIA LAKE TYERS BEACH & LAKES ENTRANCE bus from Sale Railway Station (Sale) station to Police Station/Roadknight St (Lakes Entrance) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 26 min. The ride fare is A$17.08.

326minA$17.08
Train - MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON
MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON
Bus - MARLO - MELBOURNE VIA LAKE TYERS BEACH & LAKES ENTRANCE
MARLO - MELBOURNE VIA LAKE TYERS BEACH & LAKES ENTRANCE
Walk to Lakes Entrance
Leaves from Flinders Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Melbourne
  • 2
    Train - MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGONMELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON
    Wait for train
    MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON
    Bairnsdale
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Sale
    178 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sale Railway Station (Sale)
    ID 16302
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - MARLO - MELBOURNE VIA LAKE TYERS BEACH & LAKES ENTRANCEMARLO - MELBOURNE VIA LAKE TYERS BEACH & LAKES ENTRANCE
    Wait for bus
    MARLO - MELBOURNE VIA LAKE TYERS BEACH & LAKES ENTRANCE
    Marlo
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Police Station/Roadknight St (Lakes Entrance)
    ID 16558
    107 min
  • 7
    Walk to Lakes Entrance
    Walk to
    Lakes Entrance
    Esplanade
    400 m • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Melbourne to Lakes Entrance

The distance between Melbourne, Lakes Entrance and Lakes Entrance, Lakes Entrance is approximately 311.86 km, which can typically be travelled in 326 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Melbourne to Lakes Entrance by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Lakes Entrance – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Melbourne

Melbourne is located at Melbourne, Lakes Entrance and the nearest public transport station is Flinders Street.

Train stations close to Melbourne:

  • Flinders Street

Bus stations close to Melbourne:

  • Casino/Southbank/Queens Bridge St (Southbank)
  • Flinders St/Queens Bridge St (Melbourne City)
  • Banana Alley Vaults/Flinders St (Melbourne City)

Public transport stations close to Lakes Entrance, Lakes Entrance

Lakes Entrance is located at Esplanade, Lakes Entrance and the nearest public transport station is Lakes Plaza/Church St (Lakes Entrance).

Bus stations close to Lakes Entrance:

  • Lakes Plaza/Church St (Lakes Entrance)
  • Bulmer St/Church St (Lakes Entrance)
  • Carpenter St/Church St (Lakes Entrance)

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Melbourne to Lakes Entrance?

    The fastest way takes 326 minutes, using Bus line MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON, Bus line MARLO - MELBOURNE VIA LAKE TYERS BEACH & LAKES ENTRANCE.

  • Is there a direct train between Melbourne and Lakes Entrance?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 5 hr 26 min.

  • Which train line goes from Melbourne to Lakes Entrance?

    The MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON train line goes from Bairnsdale station near Melbourne in Melbourne to Sale station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Sale station near Lakes Entrance in Lakes Entrance.

  • How long does it take to travel from Melbourne to Lakes Entrance by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Melbourne in Melbourne and Lakes Entrance in Lakes Entrance by train and bus is about 5 hr 26 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Melbourne to get to Lakes Entrance?

    Get on the MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON train from the Bairnsdale station near Melbourne in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Melbourne and Lakes Entrance?

    Get off the train at the Sale stop, which is closest to Lakes Entrance in Lakes Entrance.

  • How much is the train fare from Melbourne to Lakes Entrance?

    The ride from Melbourne to Lakes Entrance costs A$17.08.