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

The cheapest way to get from Gisborne to Lakes Entrance is to train which costs $19 - $50 and takes 8h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Gisborne to Lakes Entrance is to drive which takes 4h 26m and costs $65 - $95.

Is there a direct bus between Gisborne and Lakes Entrance?

No, there is no direct bus from Gisborne to Lakes Entrance station. However, there are services departing from Gisborne Town Centre/Aitken St and arriving at Police Station/Roadknight St via Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St, Traralgon Station/Princes St and Bairnsdale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 47m.

Is there a direct train between Gisborne and Lakes Entrance?

No, there is no direct train from Gisborne station to Lakes Entrance station. However, there are services departing from Gisborne Station and arriving at Bairnsdale Station via Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 19m.

How far is it from Gisborne to Lakes Entrance?

The distance between Gisborne and Lakes Entrance is 381 km. The road distance is 369.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Gisborne to Lakes Entrance without a car is to train which takes 8h 19m and costs $19 - $50.

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

It takes approximately 8h 19m to get from Gisborne to Lakes Entrance, including transfers.

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

Gisborne to Lakes Entrance bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Gisborne Town Centre/Aitken St station.

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

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

Train or bus from Gisborne to Lakes Entrance?

The best way to get from Gisborne to Lakes Entrance is to train which takes 8h 19m and costs $19 - $50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $4 - $65 and takes 8h 47m.

Where does the Gisborne to Lakes Entrance bus arrive?

Gisborne to Lakes Entrance bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St station.

Where does the Gisborne to Lakes Entrance train arrive?

Gisborne to Lakes Entrance train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Southern Cross Station.

Can I drive from Gisborne to Lakes Entrance?

Yes, the driving distance between Gisborne to Lakes Entrance is 369 km. It takes approximately 4h 26m to drive from Gisborne to Lakes Entrance.

Where can I stay near Lakes Entrance?

There are 320+ hotels available in Lakes Entrance.

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There are 3 ways to get from Gisborne to Lakes Entrance by train, bus, or car

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Train
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1. Take the train from Gisborne Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain Bendigo
2. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Bairnsdale Stationtrain Traralgon
8h 19m
$19–47
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Gisborne Town Centre/Aitken St to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer Stbus
2. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Traralgon Station/Princes Stbus
3. Take the bus from Traralgon Station/Princes St to Bairnsdalebus
8h 47m
$5–63
Drive 369.1 km
1. Drive from Gisborne to Lakes Entrancecar 369.1 km
4h 26m
$66–95

Gisborne to Lakes Entrance by bus and train

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Distance: 381 km
Duration: 8h 19m

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

You can take a bus from Gisborne Town Centre/Aitken St to Police Station/Roadknight St via Gisborne Station/Early St, Gisborne Station, Southern Cross Station, Bairnsdale Station, and Bairnsdale in around 8h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gisborne Town Centre/Aitken St to Police Station/Roadknight St via Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St, Traralgon Station/Princes St, and Bairnsdale in around 8h 47m.

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