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

The cheapest way to get from Echuca to Lara is to train which costs $15 - $21 and takes 4h.

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

The fastest way to get from Echuca to Lara is to drive which takes 3h 16m and costs $45 - $70.

Is there a direct bus between Echuca and Lara?

No, there is no direct bus from Echuca station to Lara station. However, there are services departing from Echuca Station/Sturt St and arriving at Lara Station/Hicks St via Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.

Is there a direct train between Echuca and Lara?

No, there is no direct train from Echuca station to Lara station. However, there are services departing from Echuca Station and arriving at Lara Station via Footscray Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.

How far is it from Echuca to Lara?

The distance between Echuca and Lara is 305 km. The road distance is 248.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Echuca to Lara without a car is to train which takes 4h and costs $15 - $21.

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

It takes approximately 4h to get from Echuca to Lara, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Echuca to Lara bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Echuca to Lara train from?

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

Train or bus from Echuca to Lara?

The best way to get from Echuca to Lara is to train which takes 4h and costs $15 - $21. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $3 - $40 and takes 4h 48m.

Where does the Echuca to Lara bus arrive?

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

Where does the Echuca to Lara train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Echuca to Lara?

Yes, the driving distance between Echuca to Lara is 249 km. It takes approximately 3h 16m to drive from Echuca to Lara.

Where can I stay near Lara?

There are 381+ hotels available in Lara.

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

There are 3 ways to get from Echuca 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 Echuca Station to Footscray Stationtrain Bendigo
2. Take the train from Footscray Station to Lara Stationtrain Geelong
4h
$15–21
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Echuca Station/Sturt St to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer Stbus Coach
2. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Lara Station/Hicks Stbus Geelong
4h 48m
$4–35
Drive 248.8 km
1. Drive from Echuca to Laracar 248.8 km
3h 16m
$48–69

Echuca to Lara by train

19Weekly Trains

4hAverage Duration

$15Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 304.6 km
Duration: 4h

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

You can take a train from Echuca Station to Lara Station via Footscray Station in around 4h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Echuca Station/Sturt St to Lara Station/Hicks St via Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St in around 4h 48m.

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