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

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Lalor is to drive which costs $3 - $5 and takes 21 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Lalor is to taxi which takes 21 min and costs $35 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne and Lalor?

No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne to Lalor station. However, there are services departing from Melbourne Central/Lonsdale St and arriving at Lalor Station/High St via Northland Shopping Centre/Murray Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Melbourne and Lalor?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Melbourne Central Station station and arriving at Lalor Station station. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 38 min.

How far is it from Melbourne to Lalor?

The distance between Melbourne and Lalor is 20 km. The road distance is 18.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Melbourne to Lalor without a car is to train which takes 38 min and costs $6.

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

The train from Melbourne Central Station to Lalor Station takes 38 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Lalor bus from?

Melbourne to Lalor bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Melbourne Central/Lonsdale St station.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Lalor train from?

Melbourne to Lalor train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Melbourne Central Station.

Train or bus from Melbourne to Lalor?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Lalor is to train which takes 38 min and costs $6. Alternatively, you can line 251 bus and line 555 bus, which costs $6 and takes 1h 50m.

Where does the Melbourne to Lalor bus arrive?

Melbourne to Lalor bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Northland Shopping Centre/Murray Rd station.

Where does the Melbourne to Lalor train arrive?

Melbourne to Lalor train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Lalor Station.

Can I drive from Melbourne to Lalor?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Lalor is 18 km. It takes approximately 21 min to drive from Melbourne to Lalor.

Where can I stay near Lalor?

There are 4881+ hotels available in Lalor.

Melbourne to Lalor - 4 ways to travel via train, line 251 bus, and line 555 bus

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

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 Melbourne Central Station to Lalor Stationtrain Mernda
38 min
$6
Drive 18.1 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Melbourne to Lalorcar 18.1 km
21 min
$4–5
Line 251 bus, line 555 bus
1. Take the bus from Melbourne Central/Lonsdale St to Northland Shopping Centre/Murray Rdbus 251
2. Take the bus from Northland Shopping Centre/Murray Rd to Lalor Station/High Stbus 555
1h 50m
$6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Melbourne to Lalortaxi 18.1 km
21 min
$35–45

Melbourne to Lalor by train

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38 minAverage Duration

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Distance: 20.3 km
Duration: 38 min

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

Metro Trains Melbourne operates a train from Melbourne Central Station to Lalor Station every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 38 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Melbourne Central/Lonsdale St to Lalor Station/High St via Northland Shopping Centre/Murray Rd in around 1h 50m.

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