The average train between Lara and Cranbourne takes 2h 17m and the fastest train takes 1h 58m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Lara to Cranbourne. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 30 minutes between Lara and Cranbourne. The earliest departure is at 5:01 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lara is at 11:21 PM which arrives into Cranbourne at 5:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Footscray Station and take an average of 2h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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6h 38m • 2 changes


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2h 17m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Lara to Cranbourne. However, there are services departing from Lara station and arriving at Cranbourne station via Footscray Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 17m.
Lara to Cranbourne train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Lara Station.
Lara to Cranbourne train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Cranbourne Station.
The distance between Lara and Cranbourne is 77.4 km. The road distance is 111 km.
You can take a train from Lara Station to Cranbourne Station via Footscray Station and Town Hall Station in around 2h 7m.