What is the cheapest way to get from Doncaster to Lakes Entrance?

The cheapest way to get from Doncaster to Lakes Entrance is to line 902 bus and train which costs $21 - $40 and takes 7h 24m.

What is the fastest way to get from Doncaster to Lakes Entrance?

The fastest way to get from Doncaster to Lakes Entrance is to drive which takes 3h 43m and costs $55 - $80.

Is there a direct bus between Doncaster and Lakes Entrance?

No, there is no direct bus from Doncaster to Lakes Entrance station. However, there are services departing from Doncaster Junction/Doncaster Rd and arriving at Police Station/Roadknight St via Mitcham Rd/Whitehorse Rd, Dandenong Station/Foster St, Traralgon Station/Princes St and Bairnsdale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 33m.

Is there a direct train between Doncaster and Lakes Entrance?

No, there is no direct train from Doncaster station to Lakes Entrance station. However, there are services departing from Oakleigh Station and arriving at Bairnsdale Station via Clayton Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 5m.

How far is it from Doncaster to Lakes Entrance?

The distance between Doncaster and Lakes Entrance is 312 km. The road distance is 312.1 km.

How do I travel from Doncaster to Lakes Entrance without a car?

The best way to get from Doncaster to Lakes Entrance without a car is to train which takes 7h 5m and costs $22 - $40.

How long does it take to get from Doncaster to Lakes Entrance?

It takes approximately 7h 5m to get from Doncaster to Lakes Entrance, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Doncaster to Lakes Entrance bus from?

Doncaster to Lakes Entrance bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Dandenong Station/Foster St.

Where do I catch the Doncaster to Lakes Entrance train from?

Doncaster to Lakes Entrance train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Clayton Station.

Train or bus from Doncaster to Lakes Entrance?

The best way to get from Doncaster to Lakes Entrance is to train which takes 7h 5m and costs $22 - $40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $14 - $60 and takes 8h 33m.

Where does the Doncaster to Lakes Entrance bus arrive?

Doncaster to Lakes Entrance bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Traralgon Station/Princes St.

Where does the Doncaster to Lakes Entrance train arrive?

Doncaster to Lakes Entrance train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Bairnsdale Station.

Can I drive from Doncaster to Lakes Entrance?

Yes, the driving distance between Doncaster to Lakes Entrance is 312 km. It takes approximately 3h 43m to drive from Doncaster to Lakes Entrance.

Where can I stay near Lakes Entrance?

There are 320+ hotels available in Lakes Entrance.

Doncaster to Lakes Entrance - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Doncaster to Lakes Entrance by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Clayton Station to Bairnsdale Stationtrain Traralgon
7h 5m
$23–38
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dandenong Station/Foster St to Traralgon Station/Princes Stbus Traralgon
2. Take the bus from Traralgon Station/Princes St to Bairnsdalebus Traralgon
8h 33m
$15–60
Drive 312.1 km
1. Drive from Doncaster to Lakes Entrancecar 312.1 km
3h 43m
$56–80
Line 902 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Doncaster Junction/Doncaster Rd to Springvale Station/Springvale Rdbus 902
2. Take the train from East Pakenham Station to Bairnsdale Stationtrain Traralgon
7h 24m
$22–38

Doncaster to Lakes Entrance by bus and train

20Weekly Services

7h 5mAverage Duration

$23Cheapest Price

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Distance: 312.3 km
Duration: 7h 5m

What companies run services between Doncaster, 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 Doncaster Junction/Doncaster Rd to Police Station/Roadknight St via Mitcham Station/Colombo St, Mitcham Rd/Whitehorse Rd, Dandenong Station/Foster St, Traralgon Station/Princes St, and Bairnsdale in around 8h 33m.

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