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

The cheapest way to get from Lara to Bendigo is to train which costs $14 - $20 and takes 3h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lara to Bendigo is to drive which takes 2h 6m and costs $30 - $50.

Is there a direct bus between Lara and Bendigo?

No, there is no direct bus from Lara station to Bendigo station. However, there are services departing from Lara Station/Hicks St and arriving at Bendigo Station/Railway Pl via Footscray Station/Irving St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Lara and Bendigo?

No, there is no direct train from Lara station to Bendigo station. However, there are services departing from Lara Station and arriving at Bendigo Station via Footscray Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 1m.

How far is it from Lara to Bendigo?

The distance between Lara and Bendigo is 217 km. The road distance is 176.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Lara to Bendigo without a car is to train which takes 3h 1m and costs $14 - $20.

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

It takes approximately 3h 1m to get from Lara to Bendigo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lara to Bendigo bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Lara to Bendigo train from?

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

Train or bus from Lara to Bendigo?

The best way to get from Lara to Bendigo is to train which takes 3h 1m and costs $14 - $20. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $3 - $35 and takes 3h 26m.

Where does the Lara to Bendigo bus arrive?

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

Where does the Lara to Bendigo train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Lara to Bendigo?

Yes, the driving distance between Lara to Bendigo is 177 km. It takes approximately 2h 6m to drive from Lara to Bendigo.

Where can I stay near Bendigo?

There are 156+ hotels available in Bendigo.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Lara Station to Footscray Stationtrain Geelong
2. Take the train from Footscray Station to Bendigo Stationtrain Bendigo
3h 1m
$14–19
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lara Station/Hicks St to Footscray Station/Irving Stbus Geelong
2. Take the bus from Footscray Station/Irving St to Bendigo Station/Railway Plbus Bendigo
3h 26m
$3–33
Drive 176.7 km
1. Drive from Lara to Bendigocar 176.7 km
2h 6m
$32–47

Lara to Bendigo by train

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3h 1mAverage Duration

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Distance: 216.7 km
Duration: 3h 1m

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

You can take a train from Lara Station to Bendigo Station via Footscray Station in around 3h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lara Station/Hicks St to Bendigo Station/Railway Pl via Footscray Station/Irving St in around 3h 26m.

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