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

The cheapest way to get from Castlemaine to Lara is to train which costs $14 - $20 and takes 2h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Castlemaine to Lara is to drive which takes 1h 55m and costs $23 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Castlemaine and Lara?

No, there is no direct bus from Castlemaine station to Lara station. However, there are services departing from Castlemaine Station/Kennedy St and arriving at Lara Station/Hicks St via Footscray Station/Irving St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Castlemaine and Lara?

No, there is no direct train from Castlemaine station to Lara station. However, there are services departing from Castlemaine Station and arriving at Lara Station via Footscray Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 18m.

How far is it from Castlemaine to Lara?

The distance between Castlemaine and Lara is 180 km. The road distance is 130.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Castlemaine to Lara without a car is to train which takes 2h 18m and costs $14 - $20.

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

It takes approximately 2h 18m to get from Castlemaine to Lara, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Castlemaine to Lara bus from?

Castlemaine to Lara bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Castlemaine Station/Kennedy St.

Where do I catch the Castlemaine to Lara train from?

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

Train or bus from Castlemaine to Lara?

The best way to get from Castlemaine to Lara is to train which takes 2h 18m and costs $14 - $20. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $3 - $35 and takes 3h 5m.

Where does the Castlemaine to Lara bus arrive?

Castlemaine to Lara bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Footscray Station/Irving St.

Where does the Castlemaine to Lara train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Castlemaine to Lara?

Yes, the driving distance between Castlemaine to Lara is 130 km. It takes approximately 1h 55m to drive from Castlemaine to Lara.

Where can I stay near Lara?

There are 381+ hotels available in Lara.

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Castlemaine Station to Footscray Stationtrain Bendigo
2. Take the train from Footscray Station to Lara Stationtrain Geelong
2h 18m
$14–20
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Castlemaine Station/Kennedy St to Footscray Station/Irving Stbus Bendigo
2. Take the bus from Footscray Station/Irving St to Lara Station/Hicks Stbus Geelong
3h 5m
$3–31
Drive 130.2 km
1. Drive from Castlemaine to Laracar 130.2 km
1h 55m
$24–34

Castlemaine to Lara by train

138Weekly Trains

2h 18mAverage Duration

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Distance: 180 km
Duration: 2h 18m

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

You can take a train from Castlemaine Station to Lara Station via Footscray Station in around 2h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Castlemaine Station/Kennedy St to Lara Station/Hicks St via Footscray Station/Irving St in around 3h 5m.

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