There are 3 ways to get from Cranbourne to Bairnsdale by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Dandenong Station to Bairnsdale Stationtrain Traralgon
4h 23m$12Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Dandenong Station/Foster St to Traralgon Station/Princes Stbus Traralgon
- Take the bus from Traralgon Station/Princes St to Bairnsdalebus Traralgon
6h 3m$8–42Drive 240.1 km
- Drive from Cranbourne to Bairnsdalecar 240.1 km
2h 56m$52–75
Cranbourne to Bairnsdale by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cranbourne to Bairnsdale is to train which costs $12 and takes 4h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Cranbourne to Bairnsdale is to drive which takes 2h 56m and costs $50 - $75.
No, there is no direct bus from Cranbourne to Bairnsdale. However, there are services departing from Cranbourne Park SC/Lyall St and arriving at Bairnsdale via Dandenong Station/Foster St and Traralgon Station/Princes St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Cranbourne station to Bairnsdale station. However, there are services departing from Cranbourne Station and arriving at Bairnsdale Station via Dandenong Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 23m.
The distance between Cranbourne and Bairnsdale is 258 km. The road distance is 240.1 km.
The best way to get from Cranbourne to Bairnsdale without a car is to train which takes 4h 23m and costs $12.
It takes approximately 4h 23m to get from Cranbourne to Bairnsdale, including transfers.
Cranbourne to Bairnsdale bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Dandenong Station/Foster St.
Cranbourne to Bairnsdale train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Dandenong Station.
The best way to get from Cranbourne to Bairnsdale is to train which takes 4h 23m and costs $12. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $7 - $45 and takes 6h 3m.
What companies run services between Cranbourne, VIC, Australia and Bairnsdale, VIC, Australia?
V/Line operates a train from Dandenong Station to Bairnsdale Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 3h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cranbourne Park SC/Lyall St to Bairnsdale via Dandenong Station/Foster St and Traralgon Station/Princes St in around 6h 3m.
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- V-Line
Train from Dandenong Station to Bairnsdale Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $6
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- V/Line
Bus from Dandenong Station/Foster St to Traralgon Station/Princes St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $1–18
- Website
- V/Line
- Schedules at
- V/Line
- Book at
- V/Line
Bus from Traralgon Station/Princes St to Bairnsdale
Want to know more about travelling around Australia
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
10 amazing places to get away from it all in Australia
Read the travel guide
4 of the smartest ways to explore Australia
Read the travel guide
Booking & Getting There
Cranbourne to Bairnsdale bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Traralgon Station/Princes St.
Cranbourne to Bairnsdale train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Bairnsdale Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cranbourne to Bairnsdale is 240 km. It takes approximately 2h 56m to drive from Cranbourne to Bairnsdale.
There are 207+ hotels available in Bairnsdale.