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

The cheapest way to get from Canberra to Lara is to bus which costs $85 - $160 and takes 9h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Canberra to Lara is to fly and train which takes 4h 8m and costs $150 - $360.

Is there a direct bus between Canberra and Lara?

No, there is no direct bus from Canberra to Lara station. However, there are services departing from Canberra and arriving at Lara Station/Hicks St via Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Canberra and Lara?

No, there is no direct train from Canberra station to Lara station. However, there are services departing from Canberra Station and arriving at Lara Station via Goulburn Station and Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 42m.

How far is it from Canberra to Lara?

The distance between Canberra and Lara is 548 km. The road distance is 702 km.

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

The best way to get from Canberra to Lara without a car is to bus and train which takes 8h 53m and costs $100 - $170.

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

It takes approximately 4h 8m to get from Canberra to Lara, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Canberra to Lara bus from?

Canberra to Lara bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Canberra station.

Where do I catch the Canberra to Lara train from?

Canberra to Lara train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Canberra Station.

Train, bus or fly from Canberra to Lara?

The best way to get from Canberra to Lara is to fly which takes 6h 1m and costs $500 - $850. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $85 - $160 and takes 9h 18m, you could also train, which costs $70 - $260 and takes 11h 42m.

Where does the Canberra to Lara bus arrive?

Canberra to Lara bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St station.

Where does the Canberra to Lara train arrive?

Canberra to Lara train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Goulburn Station.

Can I drive from Canberra to Lara?

Yes, the driving distance between Canberra to Lara is 702 km. It takes approximately 7h 26m to drive from Canberra to Lara.

Where can I stay near Lara?

There are 408+ hotels available in Lara.

Canberra to Lara - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 8 ways to get from Canberra to Lara by plane, train, bus, or car

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Fly to Melbourne Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane CBR - MEL
2. Take the train from Sunshine Station to Lara Stationtrain
4h 8m
$159–355
Bus, train via Albury
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Canberra to Alburybus
2. Take the train from Albury Station to Southern Crosstrain 623 / ...
3. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Lara Stationtrain
9h 1m
$40–298
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Canberra Jolimont Tourist Centre to Melbournebus Au100-4 / ...
2. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Lara Stationtrain Geelong
8h 53m
$100–161
Drive 702 km
1. Drive from Canberra to Laracar 702 km
7h 26m
$125–180
Fly to Avalon Airport
1. Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Avalon Airport (AVV)plane CBR - AVV
6h 1m
$509–811
Bus, train via Canberra
1. Take the bus from Canberra to Southern Cross Coach Terminalbus Melbourne
2. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Lara Stationtrain Geelong
9h 1m
$111–228
Bus
1. Take the bus from Canberra to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer Stbus
2. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Lara Station/Hicks Stbus Geelong
9h 18m
$87–154
Train
1. Take the train from Canberra Station to Goulburn Stationtrain 632 / ...
2. Take the train from Goulburn Station to Southern Crosstrain 621 / ...
3. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Lara Stationtrain
11h 42m
$74–260

Canberra to Lara by bus and train

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Distance: 548.4 km
Duration: 4h 8m

What companies run services between Canberra, ACT, Australia and Lara, VIC, Australia?

Qantas, Jetstar, and Virgin Australia fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Avalon Airport (AVV) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Canberra to Lara Station/Hicks St via Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St in around 9h 18m.

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