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

The cheapest way to get from Lakes Entrance to Footscray is to train which costs $16 - $35 and takes 5h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lakes Entrance to Footscray is to drive which takes 3h 51m and costs $55 - $85.

Is there a direct bus between Lakes Entrance and Footscray?

No, there is no direct bus from Lakes Entrance station to Footscray. However, there are services departing from Police Station/Roadknight St and arriving at Leeds St/Hopkins St via Traralgon Station/Princes St and Lonsdale St/Spencer St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Lakes Entrance and Footscray?

No, there is no direct train from Lakes Entrance station to Footscray station. However, there are services departing from Bairnsdale Station and arriving at Footscray Station via Flinders Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 42m.

How far is it from Lakes Entrance to Footscray?

The distance between Lakes Entrance and Footscray is 328 km. The road distance is 324.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Lakes Entrance to Footscray without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 35m and costs $17 - $40.

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

It takes approximately 5h 35m to get from Lakes Entrance to Footscray, including transfers.

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

Lakes Entrance to Footscray bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Police Station/Roadknight St.

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

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

Train or bus from Lakes Entrance to Footscray?

The best way to get from Lakes Entrance to Footscray is to train which takes 5h 42m and costs $16 - $35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $10 - $50 and takes 6h 23m.

Where does the Lakes Entrance to Footscray bus arrive?

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

Where does the Lakes Entrance to Footscray train arrive?

Lakes Entrance to Footscray train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Flinders Street Station.

Can I drive from Lakes Entrance to Footscray?

Yes, the driving distance between Lakes Entrance to Footscray is 324 km. It takes approximately 3h 51m to drive from Lakes Entrance to Footscray.

Where can I stay near Footscray?

There are 5253+ hotels available in Footscray.

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

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

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Police Station/Roadknight St to Traralgon Station/Princes Stbus Coach
2. Take the train from Traralgon Station to Flinders Street Stationtrain Traralgon
5h 35m
$17–38
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Police Station/Roadknight St to Traralgon Station/Princes Stbus Coach
2. Take the bus from Traralgon Station/Princes St to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer Stbus Traralgon
6h 23m
$10–45
Train
1. Take the train from Bairnsdale Station to Flinders Street Stationtrain Traralgon
5h 42m
$17–31
Drive 324.1 km
1. Drive from Lakes Entrance to Footscraycar 324.1 km
3h 51m
$59–85

Lakes Entrance to Footscray by bus and train

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5h 35mAverage Duration

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Distance: 328.4 km
Duration: 5h 35m

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

V/Line operates a train from Bairnsdale Station to Flinders Street Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $10–14 and the journey takes 3h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Police Station/Roadknight St to Leeds St/Hopkins St via Traralgon Station/Princes St, Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St, and Lonsdale St/Spencer St in around 6h 23m.

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