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

By bus and train

To get from Croydon to Lakes Entrance in Lakes Entrance, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the LILYDALE train from Croydon station to Flinders Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON train and finally take the MARLO - MELBOURNE VIA LAKE TYERS BEACH & LAKES ENTRANCE bus from Bairnsdale Railway Station/Macleod St (Bairnsdale) station to Police Station/Roadknight St (Lakes Entrance) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 42 min. The ride fare is A$22.38.

342minA$22.38
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
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 Croydon

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Croydon
  • 2
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    50 min
  • 4
    Train - MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGONMELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON
    Wait for train
    MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON
    Bairnsdale
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bairnsdale
    232 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bairnsdale Railway Station/Macleod St (Bairnsdale)
    ID 46442
    30 m • 1 min
  • 7
    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
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Police Station/Roadknight St (Lakes Entrance)
    ID 16558
    37 min
  • 9
    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 Croydon to Lakes Entrance

The distance between Croydon, Lakes Entrance and Lakes Entrance, Lakes Entrance is approximately 345.6 km, which can typically be travelled in 342 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Croydon 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 Croydon

Croydon is located at Croydon, Lakes Entrance and the nearest public transport station is Croydon Station/Railway Gr (Croydon).

Train stations close to Croydon:

  • Mooroolbark
  • Ringwood East

Bus stations close to Croydon:

  • Croydon Station/Railway Gr (Croydon)
  • Croydon Station/Wicklow Ave (Croydon)
  • Croydon Ps/Kent Ave (Croydon)

Public transport stations close to Lakes Entrance, Lakes Entrance

Lakes Entrance is located at Esplanade, Lakes Entrance and the nearest public transport station is Clarkes Rd/Roadknight St (Lakes Entrance).

Bus stations close to Lakes Entrance:

  • Clarkes Rd/Roadknight St (Lakes Entrance)
  • Big 4/Roadknight St (Lakes Entrance)
  • Lakes Entrance Memorial/260 Marine Pde (Lakes Entrance)

Related Routes

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 342 minutes, using Bus line LILYDALE, Bus line MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON, Bus line MARLO - MELBOURNE VIA LAKE TYERS BEACH & LAKES ENTRANCE.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 5 hr 42 min.

  • Which train line goes from Croydon to Lakes Entrance?

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

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

    The total travel time between Croydon in Croydon and Lakes Entrance in Lakes Entrance by train and bus is about 5 hr 42 min.

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

    Get on the LILYDALE train from the City (Flinders Street) station near Croydon in Croydon.

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

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

  • How much is the total train and bus fare from Croydon to Lakes Entrance?

    The ride from Croydon to Lakes Entrance costs A$22.38.

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