There are 5 ways to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Lakes Entrance by train, bus, rideshare, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Bairnsdale Stationtrain Traralgon
7h 11m$39–54Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Traralgon Station/Princes Stbus Traralgon
- Take the bus from Traralgon Station/Princes St to Bairnsdalebus Traralgon
8h 16m$32–78Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Melbourne-MEL to Lakes Entrance337.7 km
4h 5mDrive 337.7 km
- Drive from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Lakes Entrancecar 337.7 km
4h 5m$60–87Fly, bus
- Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Merimbula Airport (MIM)plane MEL - MIM
- Take the bus from Bennet Lane to Post Office/Princes Hwybus
7h 39m$216–502
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Lakes Entrance by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Lakes Entrance is to train which costs $35 - $55 and takes 7h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Lakes Entrance is to drive which takes 4h 5m and costs $60 - $90.
No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Lakes Entrance station. However, there are services departing from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr 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 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Melbourne Airport (MEL) station to Lakes Entrance station. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross Station and arriving at Bairnsdale Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 11m.
The distance between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Lakes Entrance is 333 km. The road distance is 337.7 km.
The best way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Lakes Entrance without a car is to train which takes 7h 11m and costs $35 - $55.
It takes approximately 7h 11m to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Lakes Entrance, including transfers.
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Lakes Entrance bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St station.
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Lakes Entrance train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Southern Cross Station.
The best way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Lakes Entrance is to train which takes 7h 11m and costs $35 - $55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $80 and takes 8h 16m.
What companies run services between Melbourne Airport (MEL), Australia and Lakes Entrance, VIC, Australia?
V/Line operates a train from Southern Cross Station to Bairnsdale Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $10–14 and the journey takes 4h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr to Police Station/Roadknight St via Skybus Coach Terminal, Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St, Traralgon Station/Princes St, and Bairnsdale in around 8h 16m.
- Website
- rex.com.au
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Merimbula Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–420
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- V-Line
Train from Southern Cross Station to Bairnsdale Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $10–14
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- V/Line
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Traralgon Station/Princes St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $2–20
- Website
- V/Line
- Schedules at
- V/Line
- Book at
- V/Line
Bus from Traralgon Station/Princes St to Bairnsdale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $1–18
- Website
- V/Line
- Schedules at
- V/Line
- Book at
- V/Line
Bus from Bennet Lane to Post Office/Princes Hwy
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Melbourne-MEL to Lakes Entrance
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Lakes Entrance bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Traralgon Station/Princes St.
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Lakes Entrance train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Bairnsdale Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Lakes Entrance is 338 km. It takes approximately 4h 5m to drive from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Lakes Entrance.
There are 320+ hotels available in Lakes Entrance.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Lakes Entrance. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.