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

The cheapest way to get from Lara to Lakes Entrance is to train which costs $19 - $40 and takes 7h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lara to Lakes Entrance is to drive which takes 4h 25m and costs $65 - $100.

Is there a direct bus between Lara and Lakes Entrance?

No, there is no direct bus from Lara station to Lakes Entrance station. However, there are services departing from Lara Station/Hicks St 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 8h 39m.

Is there a direct train between Lara and Lakes Entrance?

No, there is no direct train from Lara station to Lakes Entrance station. However, there are services departing from Lara Station and arriving at Bairnsdale Station via Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 33m.

How far is it from Lara to Lakes Entrance?

The distance between Lara and Lakes Entrance is 378 km. The road distance is 374.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Lara to Lakes Entrance without a car is to train which takes 7h 33m and costs $19 - $40.

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

It takes approximately 7h 33m to get from Lara to Lakes Entrance, including transfers.

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

Lara to Lakes Entrance bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Lara Station/Hicks St.

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

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

Train or bus from Lara to Lakes Entrance?

The best way to get from Lara to Lakes Entrance is to train which takes 7h 33m and costs $19 - $40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $5 - $65 and takes 8h 39m.

Where does the Lara to Lakes Entrance bus arrive?

Lara to Lakes Entrance bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St station.

Where does the Lara to Lakes Entrance train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Lara to Lakes Entrance?

Yes, the driving distance between Lara to Lakes Entrance is 375 km. It takes approximately 4h 25m to drive from Lara to Lakes Entrance.

Where can I stay near Lakes Entrance?

There are 321+ hotels available in Lakes Entrance.

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There are 3 ways to get from Lara to Lakes Entrance by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Lara Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain Geelong
2. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Bairnsdale Stationtrain Traralgon
7h 33m
$19–37
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lara Station/Hicks St to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer Stbus
2. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Traralgon Station/Princes Stbus
3. Take the bus from Traralgon Station/Princes St to Bairnsdalebus
8h 39m
$5–64
Drive 374.7 km
1. Drive from Lara to Lakes Entrancecar 374.7 km
4h 25m
$68–98

Lara to Lakes Entrance by train and bus

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7h 33mAverage Duration

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Distance: 378.1 km
Duration: 7h 33m

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

You can take a train from Lara Station to Police Station/Roadknight St via Southern Cross Station, Bairnsdale Station, and Bairnsdale in around 7h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lara Station/Hicks St to Police Station/Roadknight St via Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St, Traralgon Station/Princes St, and Bairnsdale in around 8h 39m.

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