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

The cheapest way to get from Lakes Entrance to Melton is to bus which costs $10 - $50 and takes 8h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lakes Entrance to Melton is to drive which takes 4h 18m and costs $60 - $95.

Is there a direct bus between Lakes Entrance and Melton?

No, there is no direct bus from Lakes Entrance station to Melton. However, there are services departing from Police Station/Roadknight St and arriving at Melton Bus Interchange/Palmerston St via Traralgon Station/Princes St, Lonsdale St/Spencer St and Sunshine Station/Dickson St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 7m.

Is there a direct train between Lakes Entrance and Melton?

No, there is no direct train from Lakes Entrance station to Melton station. However, there are services departing from Bairnsdale Station and arriving at Melton Station via Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 45m.

How far is it from Lakes Entrance to Melton?

The distance between Lakes Entrance and Melton is 351 km. The road distance is 356.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Lakes Entrance to Melton without a car is to train which takes 6h 45m and costs $24 - $45.

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

It takes approximately 6h 45m to get from Lakes Entrance to Melton, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

Train or bus from Lakes Entrance to Melton?

The best way to get from Lakes Entrance to Melton is to train which takes 6h 45m and costs $24 - $45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $10 - $50 and takes 8h 7m.

Where does the Lakes Entrance to Melton bus arrive?

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

Where does the Lakes Entrance to Melton train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Lakes Entrance to Melton?

Yes, the driving distance between Lakes Entrance to Melton is 357 km. It takes approximately 4h 18m to drive from Lakes Entrance to Melton.

Where can I stay near Melton?

There are 300+ hotels available in Melton.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bairnsdale Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain Traralgon
6h 45m
$25–42
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
8h 7m
$10–45
Bus, train
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
7h 6m
$23–44
Drive 356.5 km
1. Drive from Lakes Entrance to Meltoncar 356.5 km
4h 18m
$65–93

Lakes Entrance to Melton by bus and train

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6h 45mAverage Duration

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Distance: 350.5 km
Duration: 6h 45m

What companies run services between Lakes Entrance, VIC, Australia and Melton, VIC, 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 Melton Bus Interchange/Palmerston St via Traralgon Station/Princes St, Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St, Lonsdale St/Spencer St, and Sunshine Station/Dickson St in around 8h 7m.

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