There are 3 ways to get from Clayton to Lakes Entrance by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Clayton Station to Bairnsdale Stationtrain Traralgon
5h 2m$11–26Bus
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
6h 15m$4–48Drive 298.8 km
- Drive from Clayton to Lakes Entrancecar 298.8 km
3h 32m$53–77
Clayton to Lakes Entrance by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Clayton to Lakes Entrance is to train which costs $11 - $26 and takes 5h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Clayton to Lakes Entrance is to drive which takes 3h 32m and costs $50 - $80.
No, there is no direct bus from Clayton station to Lakes Entrance station. However, there are services departing from Clayton Station/Haughton Rd and arriving at Police Station/Roadknight St via Traralgon Station/Princes St and Bairnsdale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Clayton station to Lakes Entrance station. However, there are services departing from Clayton Station and arriving at Bairnsdale Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 2m.
The distance between Clayton and Lakes Entrance is 292 km. The road distance is 298.8 km.
The best way to get from Clayton to Lakes Entrance without a car is to train which takes 5h 2m and costs $11 - $26.
It takes approximately 5h 2m to get from Clayton to Lakes Entrance, including transfers.
Clayton to Lakes Entrance bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Clayton Station/Haughton Rd.
Clayton to Lakes Entrance train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Clayton Station.
The best way to get from Clayton to Lakes Entrance is to train which takes 5h 2m and costs $11 - $26. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $4 - $50 and takes 6h 15m.
What companies run services between Clayton, VIC, Australia and Lakes Entrance, VIC, Australia?
V/Line operates a train from Clayton Station to Bairnsdale Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $10–14 and the journey takes 3h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Clayton Station/Haughton Rd to Police Station/Roadknight St via Traralgon Station/Princes St and Bairnsdale in around 6h 15m.
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- V-Line
Train from Clayton Station to Bairnsdale Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- 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
Clayton to Lakes Entrance bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Traralgon Station/Princes St.
Clayton to Lakes Entrance train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Bairnsdale Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Clayton to Lakes Entrance is 299 km. It takes approximately 3h 32m to drive from Clayton to Lakes Entrance.
There are 320+ hotels available in Lakes Entrance.