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

The cheapest way to get from Lara to Colac is to train which costs $13 - $19 and takes 2h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lara to Colac is to drive which takes 1h 11m and costs $17 - $26.

Is there a direct train between Lara and Colac?

No, there is no direct train from Lara station to Colac station. However, there are services departing from Lara Station and arriving at Colac Station via Geelong Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 17m.

How far is it from Lara to Colac?

The distance between Lara and Colac is 96 km. The road distance is 91.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Lara to Colac without a car is to train which takes 2h 17m and costs $13 - $19.

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

It takes approximately 2h 17m to get from Lara to Colac, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lara to Colac train from?

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

Train or bus from Lara to Colac?

The best way to get from Lara to Colac is to train which takes 2h 17m and costs $13 - $19. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $7 - $23 and takes 2h 42m.

Where does the Lara to Colac train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Lara to Colac?

Yes, the driving distance between Lara to Colac is 91 km. It takes approximately 1h 11m to drive from Lara to Colac.

Where can I stay near Colac?

There are 22+ hotels available in Colac.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Lara to Colac 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 Geelong Station to Colac StationGeelong
2h 17m
$14–19
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Colac Station/Gellibrand StGeelong
2h 42m
$8–23
Drive 91.3 km
1. Drive from Lara to Colac91.3 km
1h 11m
$18–26
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Lara to Colac91.3 km
1h 11m
$180–220

Lara to Colac by train

35Weekly Trains

2h 17mAverage Duration

$14Cheapest Price

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Distance: 95.8 km
Duration: 2h 17m

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

V/Line operates a train from Geelong Station to Colac Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $7–10 and the journey takes 1h 2m. Alternatively, V-Line Buses operates a bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Colac Station/Gellibrand St 5 times a week. Tickets cost $1–14 and the journey takes 1h 27m.

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