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

The cheapest way to get from Lara to Melbourne is to train which costs $7 - $10 and takes 51 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Lara to Melbourne is to drive which takes 44 min and costs $11 - $17.

Is there a direct bus between Lara and Melbourne?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lara Station/Hicks St station and arriving at Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St. Services depart twice daily, and operate Monday, Tuesday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 52 min.

Is there a direct train between Lara and Melbourne?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Lara Station station and arriving at Southern Cross Station station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 51 min.

How far is it from Lara to Melbourne?

The distance between Lara and Melbourne is 65 km. The road distance is 59.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Lara to Melbourne without a car is to train which takes 51 min and costs $7 - $10.

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

The train from Lara Station to Southern Cross Station takes 51 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Lara to Melbourne bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Lara to Melbourne train from?

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

Train or bus from Lara to Melbourne?

The best way to get from Lara to Melbourne is to train which takes 51 min and costs $7 - $10. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $1 - $14 and takes 52 min.

Where does the Lara to Melbourne bus arrive?

Lara to Melbourne bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St station.

Where does the Lara to Melbourne train arrive?

Lara to Melbourne train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Southern Cross Station.

Can I drive from Lara to Melbourne?

Yes, the driving distance between Lara to Melbourne is 60 km. It takes approximately 44 min to drive from Lara to Melbourne.

Where can I stay near Melbourne?

There are 5357+ hotels available in Melbourne.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Lara Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain Geelong
51 min
$7–10
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lara Station/Hicks St to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer Stbus Geelong
52 min
$1–14
Drive 59.8 km
1. Drive from Lara to Melbournecar 59.8 km
44 min
$12–17
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Lara to Melbournetaxi 59.8 km
44 min
$120–150

Lara to Melbourne by train

367Weekly Trains

51 minAverage Duration

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Distance: 65.2 km
Duration: 51 min

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

V/Line operates a train from Lara Station to Southern Cross Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $7–10 and the journey takes 51 min. Alternatively, V-Line Buses operates a bus from Lara Station/Hicks St to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St twice daily. Tickets cost $1–14 and the journey takes 52 min.

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