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

From Dandenong to Lakes Entrance by bus and train

To get from Dandenong to Lakes Entrance in Lakes Entrance, take the MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON train from Dandenong station to Bairnsdale station. Next, 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 5 min. The ride fare is A$15.82.

245minA$15.82
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 Dandenong

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Dandenong
  • 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
    Bairnsdale
    188 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bairnsdale Railway Station/Macleod St (Bairnsdale)
    ID 46442
    30 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
    40 min
  • 7
    Walk to Lakes Entrance
    Walk to
    Lakes Entrance
    Esplanade
    400 m • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
The Most Popular Urban Mobility App in Melbourne.
All local mobility options in one app

Public transport directions from Dandenong to Lakes Entrance

The distance between Dandenong, Lakes Entrance and Lakes Entrance, Lakes Entrance is approximately 281.88 km, which can typically be travelled in 245 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Dandenong 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 Dandenong

Dandenong is located at Dandenong, Lakes Entrance and the nearest public transport station is Dandenong Station/Foster St (Dandenong).

Train stations close to Dandenong:

  • Yarraman
  • Noble Park

Bus stations close to Dandenong:

  • Dandenong Station/Foster St (Dandenong)
  • Dandenong Railway Station (Dandenong)
  • Station St/Cheltenham Rd (Dandenong)

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 Dandenong to Lakes Entrance?

    The fastest way takes 245 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 Dandenong and Lakes Entrance?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 5 min.

  • Which train line goes from Dandenong to Lakes Entrance?

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

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

    The total travel time between Dandenong in Dandenong South and Lakes Entrance in Lakes Entrance by train and bus is about 4 hr 5 min.

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

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

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

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

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

    The ride from Dandenong to Lakes Entrance costs A$15.82.

Live arrivals, timetables, maps