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

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Lara is to train which costs $7 - $10 and takes 48 min.

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne and Lara?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St and arriving at Lara Station/Hicks St station. Services depart three times a week, and operate Monday, Tuesday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 48 min.

Is there a direct train between Melbourne and Lara?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Southern Cross Station station and arriving at Lara Station station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 48 min.

How far is it from Melbourne to Lara?

The distance between Melbourne and Lara is 65 km. The road distance is 60 km.

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

The best way to get from Melbourne to Lara without a car is to train which takes 48 min and costs $7 - $10.

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

The train from Southern Cross Station to Lara Station takes 48 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Lara bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Lara train from?

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

Train or bus from Melbourne to Lara?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Lara is to train which takes 48 min and costs $7 - $10. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $1 - $14 and takes 48 min.

Where does the Melbourne to Lara bus arrive?

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

Where does the Melbourne to Lara train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Melbourne to Lara?

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

Where can I stay near Lara?

There are 381+ hotels available in Lara.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Melbourne to Lara 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 Southern Cross Station to Lara Stationtrain Geelong
48 min
$7–10
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Lara Station/Hicks Stbus Geelong
48 min
$1–14
Drive 60 km
1. Drive from Melbourne to Laracar 60 km
44 min
$12–17
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Melbourne to Larataxi 60 km
44 min
$120–150

Melbourne to Lara by train

362Weekly Trains

48 minAverage Duration

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Distance: 65.2 km
Duration: 48 min

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

V/Line operates a train from Southern Cross Station to Lara Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $7–10 and the journey takes 48 min. Alternatively, V-Line Buses operates a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Lara Station/Hicks St 3 times a week. Tickets cost $1–14 and the journey takes 48 min.

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