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

The cheapest way to get from Elsternwick to Lara is to train which costs $12 - $16 and takes 1h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Elsternwick to Lara is to drive which takes 51 min and costs $12 - $18.

Is there a direct bus between Elsternwick and Lara?

No, there is no direct bus from Elsternwick station to Lara station. However, there are services departing from Elsternwick Station/Horne St and arriving at Lara Station/Hicks St via Cromwell St/Victoria Pde and Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 44m.

Is there a direct train between Elsternwick and Lara?

No, there is no direct train from Elsternwick station to Lara station. However, there are services departing from Elsternwick Station and arriving at Lara Station via Flinders Street Station and Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 23m.

How far is it from Elsternwick to Lara?

The distance between Elsternwick and Lara is 76 km. The road distance is 66.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Elsternwick to Lara without a car is to train which takes 1h 23m and costs $12 - $16.

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

It takes approximately 1h 23m to get from Elsternwick to Lara, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Elsternwick to Lara bus from?

Elsternwick to Lara bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Elsternwick Station/Horne St.

Where do I catch the Elsternwick to Lara train from?

Elsternwick to Lara train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Elsternwick Station.

Train or bus from Elsternwick to Lara?

The best way to get from Elsternwick to Lara is to train which takes 1h 23m and costs $12 - $16. Alternatively, you can line 246 bus and bus, which costs $10 - $24 and takes 2h 44m.

Where does the Elsternwick to Lara bus arrive?

Elsternwick to Lara bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Victoria Pde/Hoddle St station.

Where does the Elsternwick to Lara train arrive?

Elsternwick to Lara train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Flinders Street Station.

Can I drive from Elsternwick to Lara?

Yes, the driving distance between Elsternwick to Lara is 66 km. It takes approximately 51 min to drive from Elsternwick to Lara.

Where can I stay near Lara?

There are 379+ hotels available in Lara.

Elsternwick to Lara - 4 ways to travel via train, line 246 bus, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Elsternwick to Lara by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Elsternwick Station to Flinders Street Stationtrain Sandringham
2. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Lara Stationtrain Geelong
1h 23m
$12–15
Line 246 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Elsternwick Station/Horne St to Victoria Pde/Hoddle Stbus 246
2. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Lara Station/Hicks Stbus Geelong
2h 44m
$10–23
Drive 66.2 km
1. Drive from Elsternwick to Laracar 66.2 km
51 min
$12–18
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Elsternwick to Larataxi 66.2 km
51 min
$130–160

Elsternwick to Lara by train

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Distance: 76.3 km
Duration: 1h 23m

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

You can take a train from Elsternwick Station to Lara Station via Flinders Street Station and Southern Cross Station in around 1h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Elsternwick Station/Horne St to Lara Station/Hicks St via Victoria Pde/Hoddle St, Cromwell St/Victoria Pde, King St/Lonsdale St, and Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St in around 2h 44m.

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