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

The cheapest way to get from Prahran to Lara is to drive which costs $11 - $17 and takes 47 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Prahran to Lara is to drive which takes 47 min and costs $11 - $17.

Is there a direct train between Prahran and Lara?

No, there is no direct train from Prahran station to Lara station. However, there are services departing from Hawksburn Station and arriving at Lara Station via Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 15m.

How far is it from Prahran to Lara?

The distance between Prahran and Lara is 73 km. The road distance is 63.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Prahran to Lara without a car is to train which takes 1h 15m and costs $13 - $18.

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

It takes approximately 1h 15m to get from Prahran to Lara, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Prahran to Lara train from?

Prahran to Lara train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Hawksburn Station.

Train or bus from Prahran to Lara?

The best way to get from Prahran to Lara is to train which takes 1h 15m and costs $13 - $18. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $6 - $21 and takes 2h 7m.

Where does the Prahran to Lara train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Prahran to Lara?

Yes, the driving distance between Prahran to Lara is 64 km. It takes approximately 47 min to drive from Prahran to Lara.

Where can I stay near Lara?

There are 250+ hotels available in Lara.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Prahran 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 Hawksburn Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain Frankston
2. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Lara Stationtrain Geelong
1h 15m
$14–18
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Lara Station/Hicks Stbus Geelong
2h 7m
$6–20
Drive 63.8 km
1. Drive from Prahran to Laracar 63.8 km
47 min
$12–17
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Prahran to Larataxi 63.8 km
47 min
$140–180

Prahran to Lara by train

362Weekly Trains

1h 15mAverage Duration

$14Cheapest Price

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Distance: 73.2 km
Duration: 1h 15m

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

You can take a train from Hawksburn Station to Lara Station via Southern Cross Station in around 1h 15m. Alternatively, V-Line Buses operates a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Lara Station/Hicks St 4 times a week. Tickets cost $1–15 and the journey takes 48 min.

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