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

By bus and train

To get from Oakleigh to Lakes Entrance in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the PAKENHAM train from Oakleigh station to 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 4 hr 52 min. The ride fare is A$19.12.

292minA$19.12
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
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 Oakleigh

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Oakleigh
  • 2
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    Pakenham
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dandenong
    47 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
    188 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 Post Office/Princes Hwy (Lakes Entrance)
    Ride to bus station
    Post Office/Princes Hwy (Lakes Entrance)
    ID 16556
    37 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Oakleigh to Lakes Entrance

The distance between Oakleigh, Melbourne and Lakes Entrance, Melbourne is approximately 294.74 km, which can typically be travelled in 292 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Oakleigh 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 Oakleigh

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

Train stations close to Oakleigh:

  • Hughesdale
  • Huntingdale
  • Murrumbeena

Bus stations close to Oakleigh:

  • Oakleigh Station/Johnson St (Oakleigh)
  • Warrigal Rd/Carlisle Cres (Hughesdale)
  • Oakleigh Station/Portman St (Oakleigh)

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 Oakleigh to Lakes Entrance?

    The fastest way takes 292 minutes, using Bus line PAKENHAM, Bus line MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON, Bus line MARLO - MELBOURNE VIA LAKE TYERS BEACH & LAKES ENTRANCE.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 52 min.

  • Which train line goes from Oakleigh to Lakes Entrance?

    The PAKENHAM train line goes from Pakenham station near Oakleigh in Oakleigh to Dandenong station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Dandenong station near Lakes Entrance in Melbourne.

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

    The total travel time between Oakleigh in Oakleigh and Lakes Entrance in Melbourne by train and bus is about 4 hr 52 min.

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

    Get on the PAKENHAM train from the Pakenham station near Oakleigh in Oakleigh.

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

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

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

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

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