There are 6 ways to get from Adelaide to Lara by plane, train, bus, or car
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Fly to Melbourne Airport, train
best- Fly from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)ADL - MEL
- Take the train from Sunshine Station to Lara Station
4h 12m$140–393Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from 85 Franklin St to Bendigo Station/Railway Pl
- Take the train from Bendigo Station to Footscray Station
- Take the train from Footscray Station to Lara Station
13h 3m$23–69Train
- Take the train from Adelaide Station to North Shore StationThe Overland
9h 28m$140–356Bus
- Take the bus from Adelaide to Deer ParkMelbourne
- Take the bus from Deer Park Station/Railway Pde to Lara Station/Hicks StGeelong
11h 7m$101–117Drive 698.6 km
- Drive from Adelaide to Lara698.6 km
8h 8m$133–192Fly to Avalon Airport
- Fly from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Avalon Airport (AVV)ADL - AVV
2h 48m$365–730
Adelaide to Lara by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Adelaide to Lara is to bus and train which costs $23 - $70 and takes 13h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Adelaide to Lara is to fly which takes 2h 48m and costs $360 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Adelaide to Lara station. However, there are services departing from Adelaide and arriving at Lara Station/Hicks St via Canterbury St/Station Rd and Deer Park Station/Railway Pde. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Adelaide station to Lara station. However, there are services departing from Adelaide Station and arriving at Lara Station via North Shore Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 28m.
The distance between Adelaide and Lara is 719 km. The road distance is 698.6 km.
The best way to get from Adelaide to Lara without a car is to train which takes 9h 28m and costs $140 - $360.
It takes approximately 4h 12m to get from Adelaide to Lara, including transfers.
Adelaide to Lara bus services, operated by Firefly Express, depart from Adelaide station.
Adelaide to Lara train services, operated by Journey Beyond - The Overland, depart from Adelaide Station.
The best way to get from Adelaide to Lara is to train which takes 9h 28m and costs $140 - $360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $120 and takes 11h 7m, you could also fly, which costs $360 - $750 and takes 2h 48m.
What companies run services between Adelaide, SA, Australia and Lara, VIC, Australia?
Journey Beyond - The Overland operates a train from Adelaide Station to North Shore Station twice a week. Tickets cost $130–350 and the journey takes 9h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Adelaide to Lara Station/Hicks St via Deer Park, Canterbury St/Station Rd, Deer Park Station/Mt Derrimut Rd, and Deer Park Station/Railway Pde in around 11h 7m.
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Adelaide Airport to Melbourne Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–420
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Adelaide Airport to Melbourne Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–340
Flights from Adelaide Airport to Avalon Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $340–700
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Adelaide Airport to Melbourne Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–550
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- vline.com.au
Train from Sunshine Station to Lara Station
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $7–10
Train from Bendigo Station to Footscray Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $7–10
Train from Footscray Station to Lara Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $7–10
Train from Adelaide Station to North Shore Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $130–350
- Website
- https://www.journeybeyondrail.com.au/journeys/overland/
- Red Standard Readyrail
- $130–160
- Red Standard Everyday
- $180–210
- Red Premium Readyrail
- $240–280
- Red Premium Everyday
- $290–350
- Phone
- 1300 730 740
- enquiries@fireflyexpress.com.au
- Website
- fireflyexpress.com.au
Bus from Adelaide to Deer Park
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–99
- Website
- http://www.fireflyexpress.com.au
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- customer.relations@vline.com.au
- Website
- vline.com.au
Bus from Deer Park Station/Railway Pde to Lara Station/Hicks St
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $1–13
- 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
Bus from 85 Franklin St to Bendigo Station/Railway Pl
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–50
- 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
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Adelaide to Lara bus services, operated by Firefly Express, arrive at Deer Park station.
Lara is 30 min ahead of Adelaide. It is currently 6:24 PM in Adelaide and 6:54 PM in Lara.
Adelaide to Lara train services, operated by Journey Beyond - The Overland, arrive at North Shore Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Adelaide to Lara is 699 km. It takes approximately 8h 8m to drive from Adelaide to Lara.
There are 381+ hotels available in Lara.