There are 3 ways to get from Wangaratta to Lakes Entrance by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Wangaratta Station to Southern Crosstrain 623 / ...
- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Bairnsdale Stationtrain Traralgon
9h 17m$34–178Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Wangaratta Station/Norton St to Alpine Hotel/Anderson Stbus
- Take the bus from Alpine Hotel/Anderson St to Shire Offices/Great Alpine Rdbus
- Take the bus from Omeo Primary School/Great Alpine Rd to Baileybus 14
9h 29m$15–45Drive 315.7 km
- Drive from Wangaratta to Lakes Entrancecar 315.7 km
3h 57m$57–82
Wangaratta to Lakes Entrance by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Wangaratta to Lakes Entrance is to bus which costs $15 - $45 and takes 9h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Wangaratta to Lakes Entrance is to drive which takes 3h 57m and costs $55 - $85.
No, there is no direct bus from Wangaratta station to Lakes Entrance station. However, there are services departing from Wangaratta Station/Norton St and arriving at Police Station/Roadknight St via Alpine Hotel/Anderson St, Omeo Primary School/Great Alpine Rd and Bailey St/Princes Hwy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Wangaratta station to Lakes Entrance station. However, there are services departing from Wangaratta Station and arriving at Bairnsdale Station via Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 17m.
The distance between Wangaratta and Lakes Entrance is 547 km. The road distance is 315.7 km.
The best way to get from Wangaratta to Lakes Entrance without a car is to train which takes 9h 17m and costs $30 - $180.
It takes approximately 9h 17m to get from Wangaratta to Lakes Entrance, including transfers.
Wangaratta to Lakes Entrance bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Wangaratta Station/Norton St.
Wangaratta to Lakes Entrance train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Wangaratta Station.
The best way to get from Wangaratta to Lakes Entrance is to train which takes 9h 17m and costs $30 - $180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $15 - $45 and takes 9h 29m.
What companies run services between Wangaratta, VIC, Australia and Lakes Entrance, VIC, Australia?
You can take a train from Wangaratta Station to Police Station/Roadknight St via Southern Cross Station, Bairnsdale Station, and Bairnsdale in around 9h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wangaratta Station/Norton St to Police Station/Roadknight St via Alpine Hotel/Anderson St, Shire Offices/Great Alpine Rd, Omeo Primary School/Great Alpine Rd, Bailey, and Bailey St/Princes Hwy in around 9h 29m.
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Wangaratta Station to Southern Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $23–160
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $30–40
- First
- $40–55
- Sleeper
- $130–160
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- vline.com.au
Train from Southern Cross Station to Bairnsdale Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $10–14
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- vline.com.au
Bus from Wangaratta Station/Norton St to Alpine Hotel/Anderson St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $1–16
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.vline.com.au/Timetables/Train-coach-timetables
- Book at
- https://www.vline.com.au/Plan-trip-buy-tickets
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- transport.vic.gov.au
Bus from Wangaratta Station/Norton St to Alpine Hotel/Anderson St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- https://transport.vic.gov.au/
Bus from Alpine Hotel/Anderson St to Shire Offices/Great Alpine Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- https://transport.vic.gov.au/
Bus from Omeo Primary School/Great Alpine Rd to Bailey
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–9
- Website
- https://transport.vic.gov.au/
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More Questions & Answers
Wangaratta to Lakes Entrance bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Alpine Hotel/Anderson St station.
Wangaratta to Lakes Entrance train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Southern Cross station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wangaratta to Lakes Entrance is 316 km. It takes approximately 3h 57m to drive from Wangaratta to Lakes Entrance.
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