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How to get fromAdelaide to Lakes Entranceby bus, train, car, or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Adelaide to Lakes Entrance by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Adelaide to Southern Cross Coach Terminalbus bus Melbourne
    2. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Bairnsdale Stationtrain train Traralgon
    16h 32m
    $106–125

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Adelaide to Southern Cross Coach Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Traralgon Station/Princes Stbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Traralgon Station/Princes St to Bairnsdalebus bus
    17h 37m
    $99–149

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Adelaide Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain train The Overland
    2. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Bairnsdale Stationtrain train Traralgon
    18h 7m
    $154–400

  4. Drive 1,040.5 km

    1. Drive from Adelaide to Lakes Entrancecar car 1,040.5 km
    11h 47m
    $187–271

  5. Fly to Canberra International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)plane plane ADL - CBR
    2. Take the bus from Jolimont Centre/Northbourne Ave to Police Station/Roadknight Stbus bus
    10h 47m
    $263–601

  6. Fly to Melbourne Airport, train

    1. Fly from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane ADL - MEL
    2. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Bairnsdale Stationtrain train
    9h 53m
    $139–389

  7. Fly to Merimbula Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Merimbula Airport (MIM)plane plane ADL - MIM
    2. Take the bus from Bennet Lane to Post Office/Princes Hwybus bus
    11h 12m
    $508–981

  8. Fly to Avalon Airport, train

    1. Fly from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Avalon Airport (AVV)plane plane ADL - AVV
    2. Take the train from Lara Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Bairnsdale Stationtrain train
    11h 36m
    $130–529

Adelaide to Lakes Entrance by bus and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration16h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$106Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,043.7 km
  • Duration: 16h 32m

What companies run services between Adelaide, SA, Australia and Lakes Entrance, VIC, Australia?

You can take a train from Adelaide Station to Police Station/Roadknight St via Southern Cross Station, Bairnsdale Station, and Bairnsdale in around 18h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Adelaide to Police Station/Roadknight St via Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St, Traralgon Station/Princes St, and Bairnsdale in around 17h 37m.

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