There are 4 ways to get from Horsham to Lakes Entrance by train, bus, or car
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Train via Ararat
best- Take the train from Horsham Station to Ararat Stationtrain
- Take the train from Ararat Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain
- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Bairnsdale Stationtrain
11h 31m$66–248Bus
- Take the bus from Horsham to Southern Cross Coach Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Traralgon Station/Princes Stbus
- Take the bus from Traralgon Station/Princes St to Bairnsdalebus
12h 2m$99–149Drive 614.6 km
- Drive from Horsham to Lakes Entrancecar 614.6 km
7h 5m$109–158Train
- Take the train from Horsham Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain The Overland
- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Bairnsdale Stationtrain Traralgon
11h 55m$92–218
Horsham to Lakes Entrance by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Horsham to Lakes Entrance is to bus which costs $95 - $150 and takes 12h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Horsham to Lakes Entrance is to drive which takes 7h 5m and costs $100 - $160.
No, there is no direct bus from Horsham to Lakes Entrance station. However, there are services departing from Horsham 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 12h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Horsham station to Lakes Entrance station. However, there are services departing from Horsham Station and arriving at Bairnsdale Station via Ararat Station and Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 31m.
The distance between Horsham and Lakes Entrance is 635 km. The road distance is 614.6 km.
The best way to get from Horsham to Lakes Entrance without a car is to train via Ararat which takes 11h 31m and costs $65 - $250.
It takes approximately 11h 31m to get from Horsham to Lakes Entrance, including transfers.
Horsham to Lakes Entrance bus services, operated by Firefly Express, depart from Horsham station.
Horsham to Lakes Entrance train services, operated by Journey Beyond - The Overland, depart from Horsham Station.
The best way to get from Horsham to Lakes Entrance is to train via Ararat which takes 11h 31m and costs $65 - $250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $95 - $150 and takes 12h 2m.
What companies run services between Horsham, VIC, Australia and Lakes Entrance, VIC, Australia?
You can take a train from Horsham Station to Police Station/Roadknight St via Ararat Station, Southern Cross Station, Bairnsdale Station, and Bairnsdale in around 11h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Horsham to Police Station/Roadknight St via Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St, Traralgon Station/Princes St, and Bairnsdale in around 12h 2m.
- Phone
- 1800 703 357
- [email protected]
- Website
- Journey Beyond
Train from Horsham Station to Ararat Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $45–95
- Website
- Journey Beyond
- Red Standard Readyrail
- $45–55
- Red Standard Everyday
- $45–55
- Red Premium Readyrail
- $70–85
- Red Premium Everyday
- $75–95
Train from Ararat Station to Southern Cross Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $55–130
- Website
- Journey Beyond
- Red Standard Readyrail
- $55–70
- Red Standard Everyday
- $65–80
- Red Premium Readyrail
- $95–110
- Red Premium Everyday
- $110–130
Train from Horsham Station to Southern Cross Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 13m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $80–200
- Website
- Journey Beyond
- Red Standard Readyrail
- $80–95
- Red Standard Everyday
- $95–120
- Red Premium Readyrail
- $130–160
- Red Premium Everyday
- $160–200
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- V-Line
Train from Ararat Station to Southern Cross Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $9–13
Train from Southern Cross Station to Bairnsdale Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $10–14
Train from Southern Cross Station to Bairnsdale Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $10–14
- Phone
- 1300 730 740
- [email protected]
- Website
- Firefly Express
Bus from Horsham to Southern Cross Coach Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $95–99
- Website
- Firefly Express
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- V/Line
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Traralgon Station/Princes St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $2–20
- 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
Horsham to Lakes Entrance bus services, operated by Firefly Express, arrive at Southern Cross Coach Terminal station.
Horsham to Lakes Entrance train services, operated by Journey Beyond - The Overland, arrive at Ararat Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Horsham to Lakes Entrance is 615 km. It takes approximately 7h 5m to drive from Horsham to Lakes Entrance.
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