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

The cheapest way to get from Pakenham to Lara is to train which costs $13 - $18 and takes 2h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Pakenham to Lara is to drive which takes 1h 25m and costs $20 - $30.

Is there a direct bus between Pakenham and Lara?

No, there is no direct bus from Pakenham station to Lara station. However, there are services departing from Pakenham Station/Railway Ave and arriving at Lara Station/Hicks St via Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Pakenham and Lara?

No, there is no direct train from Pakenham station to Lara station. However, there are services departing from Cardinia Road Station and arriving at Lara Station via Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 12m.

How far is it from Pakenham to Lara?

The distance between Pakenham and Lara is 120 km. The road distance is 116 km.

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

The best way to get from Pakenham to Lara without a car is to train which takes 2h 12m and costs $13 - $18.

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

It takes approximately 2h 12m to get from Pakenham to Lara, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Pakenham to Lara bus from?

Pakenham to Lara bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Pakenham Station/Railway Ave.

Where do I catch the Pakenham to Lara train from?

Pakenham to Lara train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Cardinia Road Station.

Train or bus from Pakenham to Lara?

The best way to get from Pakenham to Lara is to train which takes 2h 12m and costs $13 - $18. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $1 - $28 and takes 3h 24m.

Where does the Pakenham to Lara bus arrive?

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

Where does the Pakenham to Lara train arrive?

Pakenham to Lara train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Southern Cross Station.

Can I drive from Pakenham to Lara?

Yes, the driving distance between Pakenham to Lara is 116 km. It takes approximately 1h 25m to drive from Pakenham to Lara.

Where can I stay near Lara?

There are 381+ hotels available in Lara.

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

There are 3 ways to get from Pakenham to Lara by train, bus, 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 Cardinia Road Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain Pakenham
2. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Lara Stationtrain Geelong
2h 12m
$14–18
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Pakenham Station/Railway Ave to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer Stbus Traralgon
2. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Lara Station/Hicks Stbus Geelong
3h 24m
$2–28
Drive 116 km
1. Drive from Pakenham to Laracar 116 km
1h 25m
$21–30

Pakenham to Lara by train

361Weekly Trains

2h 12mAverage Duration

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Distance: 120.4 km
Duration: 2h 12m

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

You can take a train from Cardinia Road Station to Lara Station via Southern Cross Station in around 2h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pakenham Station/Railway Ave to Lara Station/Hicks St via Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St in around 3h 24m.

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