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

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

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Lara and Ballan?

No, there is no direct bus from Lara station to Ballan station. However, there are services departing from Lara Station/Hicks St and arriving at Ballan Station/Atkinson St via Deer Park Station/Railway Pde. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 12m.

Is there a direct train between Lara and Ballan?

No, there is no direct train from Lara station to Ballan station. However, there are services departing from Lara Station and arriving at Ballan Station via Deer Park Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 35m.

How far is it from Lara to Ballan?

The distance between Lara and Ballan is 109 km. The road distance is 68.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Lara to Ballan without a car is to train which takes 1h 35m and costs $14 - $20.

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

It takes approximately 1h 35m to get from Lara to Ballan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lara to Ballan bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Lara to Ballan train from?

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

Train or bus from Lara to Ballan?

The best way to get from Lara to Ballan is to train which takes 1h 35m and costs $14 - $20. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $1 - $26 and takes 2h 12m.

Where does the Lara to Ballan bus arrive?

Lara to Ballan bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Deer Park Station/Railway Pde.

Where does the Lara to Ballan train arrive?

Lara to Ballan train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Deer Park Station.

Can I drive from Lara to Ballan?

Yes, the driving distance between Lara to Ballan is 69 km. It takes approximately 51 min to drive from Lara to Ballan.

Where can I stay near Ballan?

There are 30+ hotels available in Ballan.

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

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

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 Lara Station to Deer Park Stationtrain Geelong
2. Take the train from Deer Park Station to Ballan Stationtrain Ballarat
1h 35m
$14–19
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lara Station/Hicks St to Deer Park Station/Railway Pdebus Geelong
2. Take the bus from Deer Park Station/Railway Pde to Ballan Station/Atkinson Stbus Ballarat
2h 12m
$2–25
Drive 68.8 km
1. Drive from Lara to Ballancar 68.8 km
51 min
$13–18
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Lara to Ballantaxi 68.8 km
51 min
$140–170

Lara to Ballan by train

204Weekly Trains

1h 35mAverage Duration

$14Cheapest Price

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Distance: 109.1 km
Duration: 1h 35m

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

You can take a train from Lara Station to Ballan Station via Deer Park Station in around 1h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lara Station/Hicks St to Ballan Station/Atkinson St via Deer Park Station/Railway Pde in around 2h 12m.

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