What is the cheapest way to get from Bendigo to Lara?

The cheapest way to get from Bendigo to Lara is to train which costs $14 - $20 and takes 2h 41m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bendigo to Lara?

The fastest way to get from Bendigo to Lara is to drive which takes 2h 14m and costs $30 - $50.

Is there a direct bus between Bendigo and Lara?

No, there is no direct bus from Bendigo station to Lara station. However, there are services departing from Bendigo Station/Railway Pl and arriving at Lara Station/Hicks St via Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Bendigo and Lara?

No, there is no direct train from Bendigo station to Lara station. However, there are services departing from Bendigo Station and arriving at Lara Station via Footscray Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 41m.

How far is it from Bendigo to Lara?

The distance between Bendigo and Lara is 217 km. The road distance is 172.4 km.

How do I travel from Bendigo to Lara without a car?

The best way to get from Bendigo to Lara without a car is to train which takes 2h 41m and costs $14 - $20.

How long does it take to get from Bendigo to Lara?

It takes approximately 2h 41m to get from Bendigo to Lara, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bendigo to Lara bus from?

Bendigo to Lara bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Bendigo Station/Railway Pl.

Where do I catch the Bendigo to Lara train from?

Bendigo to Lara train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Bendigo Station.

Train or bus from Bendigo to Lara?

The best way to get from Bendigo to Lara is to train which takes 2h 41m and costs $14 - $20. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $3 - $35 and takes 4h 23m.

Where does the Bendigo to Lara bus arrive?

Bendigo to Lara bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St station.

Where does the Bendigo to Lara train arrive?

Bendigo to Lara train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Footscray Station.

Can I drive from Bendigo to Lara?

Yes, the driving distance between Bendigo to Lara is 172 km. It takes approximately 2h 14m to drive from Bendigo to Lara.

Where can I stay near Lara?

There are 381+ hotels available in Lara.

Bendigo to Lara - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Bendigo to Lara by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bendigo Station to Footscray Stationtrain Bendigo
2. Take the train from Footscray Station to Lara Stationtrain Geelong
2h 41m
$15–20
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bendigo Station/Railway Pl to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer Stbus Bendigo
2. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Lara Station/Hicks Stbus Geelong
4h 23m
$3–33
Drive 172.4 km
1. Drive from Bendigo to Laracar 172.4 km
2h 14m
$33–47

Bendigo to Lara by train

137Weekly Trains

2h 41mAverage Duration

$15Cheapest Price

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Distance: 216.7 km
Duration: 2h 41m

What companies run services between Bendigo, VIC, Australia and Lara, VIC, Australia?

You can take a train from Bendigo Station to Lara Station via Footscray Station in around 2h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bendigo Station/Railway Pl to Lara Station/Hicks St via Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St in around 4h 23m.

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