There are 3 ways to get from South Yarra to Lakes Entrance by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Caulfield Station to Bairnsdale Stationtrain Traralgon
6h 26m$16–32Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Richmond Station/Punt Rd to Traralgon Station/Princes Stbus Traralgon
- Take the bus from Traralgon Station/Princes St to Bairnsdalebus Traralgon
7h 36m$10–56Drive 312.8 km
- Drive from South Yarra to Lakes Entrancecar 312.8 km
3h 44m$56–81
South Yarra to Lakes Entrance by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from South Yarra to Lakes Entrance is to train which costs $16 - $35 and takes 6h 26m.
The fastest way to get from South Yarra to Lakes Entrance is to drive which takes 3h 44m and costs $55 - $85.
No, there is no direct bus from South Yarra station to Lakes Entrance station. However, there are services departing from Richmond Station/Punt Rd and arriving at Police Station/Roadknight St via Traralgon Station/Princes St and Bairnsdale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from South Yarra station to Lakes Entrance station. However, there are services departing from South Yarra Station and arriving at Bairnsdale Station via Caulfield Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 26m.
The distance between South Yarra and Lakes Entrance is 307 km. The road distance is 312.8 km.
The best way to get from South Yarra to Lakes Entrance without a car is to train which takes 6h 26m and costs $16 - $35.
It takes approximately 6h 26m to get from South Yarra to Lakes Entrance, including transfers.
South Yarra to Lakes Entrance bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Richmond Station/Punt Rd.
South Yarra to Lakes Entrance train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Caulfield Station.
The best way to get from South Yarra to Lakes Entrance is to train which takes 6h 26m and costs $16 - $35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $9 - $60 and takes 7h 36m.
What companies run services between South Yarra, VIC, Australia and Lakes Entrance, VIC, Australia?
V/Line operates a train from Caulfield Station to Bairnsdale Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $10–14 and the journey takes 3h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a train from South Yarra Station to Police Station/Roadknight St via Richmond Station, Richmond Station/Punt Rd, Traralgon Station/Princes St, and Bairnsdale in around 7h 36m.
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- V-Line
Train from Caulfield Station to Bairnsdale Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- 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 Richmond Station/Punt Rd to Traralgon Station/Princes St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2–20
- Website
- V/Line
- Schedules at
- V/Line
- Book at
- V/Line
Bus from Traralgon Station/Princes St to Bairnsdale
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More Questions & Answers
South Yarra to Lakes Entrance bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Traralgon Station/Princes St.
South Yarra to Lakes Entrance train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Bairnsdale Station.
Yes, the driving distance between South Yarra to Lakes Entrance is 313 km. It takes approximately 3h 44m to drive from South Yarra to Lakes Entrance.
There are 320+ hotels available in Lakes Entrance.







