There are 5 ways to get from Lakes Entrance to Melbourne Airport (MEL) by train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Bairnsdale Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain Traralgon
6h 6m$39–53Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Police Station/Roadknight St to Traralgon Station/Princes Stbus
- Take the train from Traralgon Station to Dandenong Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Dandenong Station/Foster St to Melbourne Airport/Grants Rdbus 901
8h 15m$16–37Bus
- Take the bus from Police Station/Roadknight St to Traralgon Station/Princes Stbus Coach
- Take the bus from Traralgon Station/Princes St to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer Stbus Traralgon
6h 32m$32–67Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Lakes Entrance to Melbourne-MEL337.9 km
4h 4mDrive 337.9 km
- Drive from Lakes Entrance to Melbourne Airport (MEL)car 337.9 km
4h 4m$60–87
Lakes Entrance to Melbourne Airport (MEL) by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lakes Entrance to Melbourne Airport (MEL) is to bus and train which costs $16 - $40 and takes 8h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Lakes Entrance to Melbourne Airport (MEL) is to drive which takes 4h 4m and costs $60 - $90.
No, there is no direct bus from Lakes Entrance station to Melbourne Airport (MEL). However, there are services departing from Police Station/Roadknight St and arriving at Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr via Traralgon Station/Princes St and Skybus Coach Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Lakes Entrance station to Melbourne Airport (MEL) station. However, there are services departing from Bairnsdale Station and arriving at Southern Cross Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 6m.
The distance between Lakes Entrance and Melbourne Airport (MEL) is 332 km. The road distance is 337.9 km.
The best way to get from Lakes Entrance to Melbourne Airport (MEL) without a car is to train which takes 6h 6m and costs $35 - $55.
It takes approximately 6h 6m to get from Lakes Entrance to Melbourne Airport (MEL), including transfers.
Lakes Entrance to Melbourne Airport (MEL) bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Police Station/Roadknight St.
Lakes Entrance to Melbourne Airport (MEL) train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Bairnsdale Station.
The best way to get from Lakes Entrance to Melbourne Airport (MEL) is to train which takes 6h 6m and costs $35 - $55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $70 and takes 6h 32m.
What companies run services between Lakes Entrance, VIC, Australia and Melbourne Airport (MEL), Australia?
V/Line operates a train from Bairnsdale Station to Southern Cross Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $10–14 and the journey takes 3h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Police Station/Roadknight St to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr via Traralgon Station/Princes St, Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St, and Skybus Coach Terminal in around 6h 32m.
- 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
- $10–14
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $10–14
Train from Traralgon Station to Dandenong Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $8–12
- 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 Police Station/Roadknight St to Traralgon Station/Princes St
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- Transport Victoria
Bus from Dandenong Station/Foster St to Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- Transport Victoria
- Daily
- $12
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Lakes Entrance to Melbourne-MEL
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Lakes Entrance to Melbourne Airport (MEL) bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Traralgon Station/Princes St.
Lakes Entrance to Melbourne Airport (MEL) train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Southern Cross Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lakes Entrance to Melbourne Airport (MEL) is 338 km. It takes approximately 4h 4m to drive from Lakes Entrance to Melbourne Airport (MEL).
There are 5296+ hotels available in Melbourne Airport (MEL).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Lakes Entrance and Melbourne Airport (MEL). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.