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How to get fromPhillip Island to Lakes Entranceby bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Phillip Island to Lakes Entrance by bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Cowes Transit Centre/Church St to Dandenong Station/Foster Stbus bus Coach
    2. Take the train from Dandenong Station to Bairnsdale Stationtrain train Traralgon
    8h 2m
    $13–42

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cowes Transit Centre/Church St to Wonthaggi Bus Interchange/Biggs Drbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Wonthaggi Bus Interchange/Biggs Dr to Traralgonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Traralgon Station/Princes St to Bairnsdalebus bus
    8h 17m
    $11–42

  3. Drive 302.9 km

    1. Drive from Phillip Island to Lakes Entrancecar car 302.9 km
    3h 47m
    $54–78

  4. Bus, train via Koo-Wee-Rup

    1. Take the bus from Cowes Transit Centre to Koo Wee Rup Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Pakenham Station to Bairnsdale Stationtrain train Traralgon
    8h 12m
    $13–44

  5. Taxi, train

    1. Take the taxi from Phillip Island to Stony Point Stationtaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Caulfield Station to Bairnsdale Stationtrain train Traralgon
    9h 10m
    $199–247

Phillip Island to Lakes Entrance by bus and train

Calendar20Weekly Services
Duration8h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$13Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 395.3 km
  • Duration: 8h 2m

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

You can take a bus from Cowes Transit Centre/Church St to Police Station/Roadknight St via Wonthaggi Bus Interchange/Biggs Dr, Traralgon, Traralgon Station/Princes St, and Bairnsdale in around 8h 17m.

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