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

By bus and train

To get from Clayton to Lakes Entrance in Lakes Entrance, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the PAKENHAM train from Clayton 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 Police Station/Roadknight St (Lakes Entrance) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 49 min. The ride fare is A$19.12.

289minA$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
Walk to Lakes Entrance
Leaves from Clayton

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Clayton
  • 2
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    Pakenham
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dandenong
    35 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
    Ride to bus station
    Police Station/Roadknight St (Lakes Entrance)
    ID 16558
    40 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 Clayton to Lakes Entrance

The distance between Clayton, Lakes Entrance and Lakes Entrance, Lakes Entrance is approximately 292.56 km, which can typically be travelled in 289 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Clayton 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 Clayton

Clayton is located at Clayton, Lakes Entrance and the nearest public transport station is Clayton Station/Clayton Rd (Clayton).

Train stations close to Clayton:

  • Westall
  • Springvale
  • Oakleigh

Bus stations close to Clayton:

  • Clayton Station/Clayton Rd (Clayton)
  • Clayton Station/Carinish Rd (Clayton)
  • Clayton Sc/Clayton Rd (Clayton)

Public transport stations close to Lakes Entrance, Lakes Entrance

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

Bus stations close to Lakes Entrance:

  • Police Station/Roadknight St (Lakes Entrance)
  • Myer St/Roadknight St (Lakes Entrance)
  • Carpenter St/Church St (Lakes Entrance)

Related Routes

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 289 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 Clayton 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 49 min.

  • Which train line goes from Clayton to Lakes Entrance?

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

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

    The total travel time between Clayton in Clayton and Lakes Entrance in Lakes Entrance by train and bus is about 4 hr 49 min.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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