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

From Footscray to Lakes Entrance by bus and train

To get from Footscray to Lakes Entrance in Lakes Entrance, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the WILLIAMSTOWN train from Footscray 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 3 min. The ride fare is A$22.38.

303minA$22.38
Train - WILLIAMSTOWN
WILLIAMSTOWN
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 Footscray

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Footscray
  • 2
    Train - WILLIAMSTOWNWILLIAMSTOWN
    Wait for train
    WILLIAMSTOWN
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    13 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
    229 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

Alternative route from Footscray to Lakes Entrance by bus and train via SUNBURY, MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON and MARLO - MELBOURNE VIA LAKE TYERS BEACH & LAKES ENTRANCE

To get from Footscray to Lakes Entrance in Lakes Entrance, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SUNBURY train from Footscray 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 4 min. The ride fare is A$22.38.

304minA$22.38
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
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 Footscray

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Footscray
  • 2
    Train - SUNBURYSUNBURY
    Wait for train
    SUNBURY
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    15 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
    229 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 Footscray to Lakes Entrance

The distance between Footscray, Lakes Entrance and Lakes Entrance, Lakes Entrance is approximately 318.53 km, which can typically be travelled in 303 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Footscray 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 Footscray

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

Bus stations close to Footscray:

  • Footscray Station/Irving St (Footscray)
  • Leeds St/Paisley St (Footscray)
  • Leeds St/Hopkins St (Footscray)

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

Alternative route from Footscray to Lakes Entrance by bus and train via SUNBURY, MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON and MARLO - MELBOURNE VIA LAKE TYERS BEACH & LAKES ENTRANCE

To get from Footscray to Lakes Entrance in Lakes Entrance, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SUNBURY train from Footscray 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 4 min. The ride fare is A$22.38.

304minA$22.38
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
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 Footscray

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Footscray
  • 2
    Train - SUNBURYSUNBURY
    Wait for train
    SUNBURY
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    15 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
    229 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

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 303 minutes, using Bus line WILLIAMSTOWN, Bus line MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON, Bus line MARLO - MELBOURNE VIA LAKE TYERS BEACH & LAKES ENTRANCE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Footscray to Lakes Entrance?

    The alternative route takes 304 minutes, using Bus line SUNBURY, Bus line MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON, Bus line MARLO - MELBOURNE VIA LAKE TYERS BEACH & LAKES ENTRANCE.

  • Is there a direct train between Footscray 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 3 min.

  • Which train line goes from Footscray to Lakes Entrance?

    The WILLIAMSTOWN train line goes from City (Flinders Street) station near Footscray in Footscray 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 Footscray to Lakes Entrance by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Footscray in Footscray and Lakes Entrance in Lakes Entrance by train and bus is about 5 hr 3 min.

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

    Get on the WILLIAMSTOWN train from the City (Flinders Street) station near Footscray in Footscray.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Footscray 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 Footscray to Lakes Entrance?

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

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