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

By bus and train

To get from Epping to Lakes Entrance in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 901 bus from Epping Station/Cooper St (Epping) station to Dandenong Station/Foster St (Dandenong) 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 Post Office/Princes Hwy (Lakes Entrance) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 6 hr 49 min. The ride fare is A$19.12.

409minA$19.12
Walk to bus stationBus - 901
901
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
Leaves from Epping Station/Cooper St (Epping)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Epping Station/Cooper St (Epping)
    ID 46332
    20 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 901901
    Wait for bus
    901
    Frankston
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dandenong Station/Foster St (Dandenong)
    ID 20157
    136 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Dandenong
    120 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGONMELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON
    Wait for train
    MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON
    Bairnsdale
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bairnsdale
    191 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bairnsdale Railway Station/Macleod St (Bairnsdale)
    ID 46442
    30 m • 1 min
  • 8
    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
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Post Office/Princes Hwy (Lakes Entrance)
    Ride to bus station
    Post Office/Princes Hwy (Lakes Entrance)
    ID 16556
    35 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Epping to Lakes Entrance

The distance between Epping, Melbourne and Lakes Entrance, Melbourne is approximately 351.67 km, which can typically be travelled in 409 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Epping to Lakes Entrance 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 Epping

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

Train stations close to Epping:

  • Thomastown
  • South Morang
  • Lalor

Bus stations close to Epping:

  • Epping Station/Cooper St (Epping)
  • Melbourne Polytechnic/Dalton Rd (Epping)
  • Narina Way/Hendersons Rd (Epping)

Public transport stations close to Lakes Entrance, Melbourne

Lakes Entrance is located at Lakes Entrance, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Post Office North/Esplanade (Lakes Entrance).

Bus stations close to Lakes Entrance:

  • Post Office North/Esplanade (Lakes Entrance)
  • Post Office/Princes Hwy (Lakes Entrance)
  • Lakes Entrance Memorial/260 Marine Pde (Lakes Entrance)

Related Routes

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 409 minutes, using Bus line 901, Bus line MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON, Bus line MARLO - MELBOURNE VIA LAKE TYERS BEACH & LAKES ENTRANCE.

  • Is there a direct bus between Epping and Lakes Entrance?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 6 hr 49 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Epping to Lakes Entrance?

    The 901 bus line goes from Epping Station/Cooper St (Epping) station near Epping in Epping to Frankston station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Frankston station near Lakes Entrance in Melbourne.

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

    The total travel time between Epping in Epping and Lakes Entrance in Melbourne by bus and train is about 6 hr 49 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Epping to get to Lakes Entrance?

    Get on the 901 bus from the Epping Station/Cooper St (Epping) stop near Epping in Epping.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Epping and Lakes Entrance?

    Get off the bus at the Frankston stop, which is closest to Lakes Entrance in Melbourne.

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

    The ride from Epping to Lakes Entrance costs A$19.12.

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