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

The cheapest way to get from Footscray to Lara is to train which costs $7 - $10 and takes 40 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Footscray to Lara is to drive which takes 39 min and costs $10 - $15.

Is there a direct bus between Footscray and Lara?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Footscray Station/Irving St station and arriving at Lara Station/Hicks St station. Services depart twice daily, and operate Monday, Tuesday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 40 min.

Is there a direct train between Footscray and Lara?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Footscray Station station and arriving at Lara Station station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 40 min.

How far is it from Footscray to Lara?

The distance between Footscray and Lara is 74 km. The road distance is 53.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Footscray to Lara without a car is to bus which takes 40 min and costs $1 - $14.

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

The bus from Footscray Station/Irving St to Lara Station/Hicks St takes 40 min including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Footscray to Lara bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Footscray to Lara train from?

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

Train or bus from Footscray to Lara?

The best way to get from Footscray to Lara is to bus which takes 40 min and costs $1 - $14. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $7 - $10 and takes 40 min.

Where does the Footscray to Lara bus arrive?

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

Where does the Footscray to Lara train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Footscray to Lara?

Yes, the driving distance between Footscray to Lara is 54 km. It takes approximately 39 min to drive from Footscray to Lara.

Where can I stay near Lara?

There are 381+ hotels available in Lara.

Footscray to Lara - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Footscray Station/Irving St to Lara Station/Hicks Stbus Geelong
40 min
$1–14
Train
1. Take the train from Footscray Station to Lara Stationtrain Geelong
40 min
$7–10
Drive 53.6 km
1. Drive from Footscray to Laracar 53.6 km
39 min
$11–15
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Footscray to Larataxi 53.6 km
39 min
$110–130

Footscray to Lara by bus

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Distance: 74 km
Duration: 40 min

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

V-Line Buses operates a bus from Footscray Station/Irving St to Lara Station/Hicks St twice daily. Tickets cost $1–14 and the journey takes 40 min. Alternatively, V/Line operates a train from Footscray Station to Lara Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $7–10 and the journey takes 40 min.

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