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

By bus and train

To get from Lakes Entrance to Lara in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the MARLO - MELBOURNE VIA LAKE TYERS BEACH & LAKES ENTRANCE bus from Post Office/Princes Hwy (Lakes Entrance) station to Bairnsdale Railway Station/Macleod St (Bairnsdale) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON train and finally take the GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG train from Southern Cross station to Lara station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 33 min. The ride fare is A$21.30.

333minA$21.30
Bus - MARLO - MELBOURNE VIA LAKE TYERS BEACH & LAKES ENTRANCE
MARLO - MELBOURNE VIA LAKE TYERS BEACH & LAKES ENTRANCE
Train - MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON
MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Leaves from Post Office/Princes Hwy (Lakes Entrance)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Lakes Entrance
  • 2
    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
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bairnsdale Railway Station/Macleod St (Bairnsdale)
    ID 46442
    35 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Bairnsdale
    30 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGONMELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON
    Wait for train
    MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON
    Melbourne
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    232 min
  • 7
    Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONGGEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Wait for train
    GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Geelong
  • 8
    Ride to train station Lara
    Ride to train station
    Lara
    46 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Lakes Entrance to Lara

The distance between Lakes Entrance, Melbourne and Lara, Melbourne is approximately 377.76 km, which can typically be travelled in 333 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Lakes Entrance to Lara 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 Lakes Entrance

Lakes Entrance is located at Lakes Entrance, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Lakes Plaza/Church St (Lakes Entrance).

Bus stations close to Lakes Entrance:

  • Lakes Plaza/Church St (Lakes Entrance)
  • Bulmer St/Church St (Lakes Entrance)
  • Carpenter St/Church St (Lakes Entrance)

Public transport stations close to Lara, Melbourne

Lara is located at Lara, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Lara Railway Station (Lara).

Train stations close to Lara:

  • Lara

Bus stations close to Lara:

  • Lara Railway Station (Lara)
  • Lara Station/Hicks St (Lara)
  • Mcclelland Ave/Rennie St (Lara)

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 333 minutes, using Bus line MARLO - MELBOURNE VIA LAKE TYERS BEACH & LAKES ENTRANCE, Bus line MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON, Bus line GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG.

  • Is there a direct bus between Lakes Entrance and Lara in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 5 hr 33 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Lakes Entrance to Lara in Melbourne?

    The MARLO - MELBOURNE VIA LAKE TYERS BEACH & LAKES ENTRANCE bus line goes from Melbourne station near Lakes Entrance to Bairnsdale Railway Station/Macleod St (Bairnsdale) station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Bairnsdale Railway Station/Macleod St (Bairnsdale) station near Lara in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Lakes Entrance and Lara in Melbourne by bus and train is about 5 hr 33 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Lakes Entrance to get to Lara in Melbourne?

    Get on the MARLO - MELBOURNE VIA LAKE TYERS BEACH & LAKES ENTRANCE bus from the Melbourne stop near Lakes Entrance in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Lakes Entrance and Lara in Melbourne?

    Get off the bus at the Bairnsdale Railway Station/Macleod St (Bairnsdale) station, which is closest to Lara in Melbourne.

  • How much is the bus fare from Lakes Entrance to Lara?

    The ride from Lakes Entrance to Lara costs A$21.30.

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