There are 3 ways to get from Brighton to Lakes Entrance by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Richmond Station to Bairnsdale Stationtrain Traralgon
6h 42m$17–32Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Clayton Station/Haughton Rd to Traralgon Station/Princes Stbus Traralgon
- Take the bus from Traralgon Station/Princes St to Bairnsdalebus Traralgon
7h 54m$10–55Drive 307.8 km
- Drive from Brighton to Lakes Entrancecar 307.8 km
3h 44m$55–79
Brighton to Lakes Entrance by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Brighton to Lakes Entrance is to train which costs $16 - $35 and takes 6h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Brighton to Lakes Entrance is to drive which takes 3h 44m and costs $50 - $80.
No, there is no direct bus from Brighton to Lakes Entrance station. However, there are services departing from Brighton PS/Male St and arriving at Police Station/Roadknight St via Clayton Station/Haughton Rd, Traralgon Station/Princes St and Bairnsdale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Brighton station to Lakes Entrance station. However, there are services departing from North Brighton Station and arriving at Bairnsdale Station via Richmond Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 42m.
The distance between Brighton and Lakes Entrance is 319 km. The road distance is 307.8 km.
The best way to get from Brighton to Lakes Entrance without a car is to train which takes 6h 42m and costs $16 - $35.
It takes approximately 6h 42m to get from Brighton to Lakes Entrance, including transfers.
Brighton to Lakes Entrance bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Clayton Station/Haughton Rd.
Brighton to Lakes Entrance train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Richmond Station.
The best way to get from Brighton to Lakes Entrance is to train which takes 6h 42m and costs $16 - $35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $9 - $55 and takes 7h 54m.
What companies run services between Brighton, VIC, Australia and Lakes Entrance, VIC, Australia?
V/Line operates a train from Richmond Station to Bairnsdale Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $10–14 and the journey takes 3h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Brighton PS/Male St to Police Station/Roadknight St via Clayton Station/Carinish Rd, Clayton Station/Haughton Rd, Traralgon Station/Princes St, and Bairnsdale in around 7h 54m.
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- V-Line
Train from Richmond Station to Bairnsdale Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $10–14
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- V/Line
Bus from Clayton Station/Haughton Rd to Traralgon Station/Princes St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2–19
- Website
- V/Line
- Schedules at
- V/Line
- Book at
- V/Line
Bus from Traralgon Station/Princes St to Bairnsdale
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More Questions & Answers
Brighton to Lakes Entrance bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Traralgon Station/Princes St.
Brighton to Lakes Entrance train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Bairnsdale Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Brighton to Lakes Entrance is 308 km. It takes approximately 3h 44m to drive from Brighton to Lakes Entrance.
There are 320+ hotels available in Lakes Entrance.







