There are 4 ways to get from Lakes Entrance to Benalla by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Bairnsdale Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain Traralgon
- Take the train from Southern Cross to Benalla Stationtrain 622 / ...
8h 37m$34–177Bus via Melbourne
cheapest- Take the bus from Police Station/Roadknight St to Traralgon Station/Princes Stbus
- Take the bus from Traralgon Station/Princes St to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer Stbus
- Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer St to Benalla Station, Coach Stopbus
9h 27m$21–64Drive 348.9 km
- Drive from Lakes Entrance to Benallacar 348.9 km
4h 21m$64–92Bus
- Take the bus from Bailey to Omeo Primary School/Great Alpine Rdbus 14
- Take the bus from Shire Offices/Great Alpine Rd to Alpine Hotel/Anderson Stbus
- Take the bus from Alpine Hotel/Anderson St to Wangaratta Station/Norton Stbus
11h 23m$21–177
Lakes Entrance to Benalla by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lakes Entrance to Benalla is to bus via Melbourne which costs $21 - $65 and takes 9h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Lakes Entrance to Benalla is to drive which takes 4h 21m and costs $60 - $95.
No, there is no direct bus from Lakes Entrance station to Benalla station. However, there are services departing from Police Station/Roadknight St and arriving at Benalla Station, Coach Stop via Traralgon Station/Princes St and Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Lakes Entrance station to Benalla station. However, there are services departing from Bairnsdale Station and arriving at Benalla Station via Southern Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 37m.
The distance between Lakes Entrance and Benalla is 507 km. The road distance is 348.9 km.
The best way to get from Lakes Entrance to Benalla without a car is to train which takes 8h 37m and costs $30 - $180.
It takes approximately 8h 37m to get from Lakes Entrance to Benalla, including transfers.
Lakes Entrance to Benalla bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Police Station/Roadknight St.
Lakes Entrance to Benalla train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Bairnsdale Station.
The best way to get from Lakes Entrance to Benalla is to train which takes 8h 37m and costs $30 - $180. Alternatively, you can bus via Melbourne, which costs $21 - $65 and takes 9h 27m.
What companies run services between Lakes Entrance, VIC, Australia and Benalla, VIC, Australia?
You can take a bus from Post Office/Princes Hwy to Benalla Station via Bairnsdale, Bairnsdale Station, and Southern Cross in around 8h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Police Station/Roadknight St to Benalla Station, Coach Stop via Traralgon Station/Princes St and Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer St in around 9h 27m.
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- V-Line
Train from Bairnsdale Station to Southern Cross Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 56m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $6
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
Train from Southern Cross to Benalla Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $27–160
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $27–35
- First
- $45–55
- Sleeper
- $140–160
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- V/Line
Bus from Police Station/Roadknight St to Traralgon Station/Princes St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $2–20
- Website
- V/Line
- Schedules at
- V/Line
- Book at
- V/Line
Bus from Traralgon Station/Princes St to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $2–20
- Website
- V/Line
- Schedules at
- V/Line
- Book at
- V/Line
Bus from Alpine Hotel/Anderson St to Wangaratta Station/Norton St
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer St to Benalla Station, Coach Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $17–25
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
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- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- Transport Victoria
Bus from Bailey to Omeo Primary School/Great Alpine Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Transport Victoria
Bus from Shire Offices/Great Alpine Rd to Alpine Hotel/Anderson St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- Transport Victoria
Bus from Alpine Hotel/Anderson St to Wangaratta Station/Norton St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- Transport Victoria
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Booking & Getting There
Lakes Entrance to Benalla bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Traralgon Station/Princes St.
Lakes Entrance to Benalla train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Southern Cross Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lakes Entrance to Benalla is 349 km. It takes approximately 4h 21m to drive from Lakes Entrance to Benalla.
There are 30+ hotels available in Benalla.