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

The cheapest way to get from Ballarat to Lara is to drive which costs $15 - $22 and takes 1h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ballarat to Lara is to drive which takes 1h 15m and costs $15 - $22.

Is there a direct bus between Ballarat and Lara?

No, there is no direct bus from Ballarat station to Lara station. However, there are services departing from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St and arriving at Geelong Station/Railway Tce via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Ballarat and Lara?

No, there is no direct train from Ballarat station to Lara station. However, there are services departing from Ballarat Station and arriving at Lara Station via Deer Park Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 48m.

How far is it from Ballarat to Lara?

The distance between Ballarat and Lara is 143 km. The road distance is 84.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Ballarat to Lara without a car is to train which takes 1h 48m and costs $16 - $23.

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

It takes approximately 1h 48m to get from Ballarat to Lara, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ballarat to Lara bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Ballarat to Lara train from?

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

Train or bus from Ballarat to Lara?

The best way to get from Ballarat to Lara is to train which takes 1h 48m and costs $16 - $23. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $8 - $26 and takes 1h 57m.

Where does the Ballarat to Lara bus arrive?

Ballarat to Lara bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Geelong Station/Railway Tce.

Where does the Ballarat to Lara train arrive?

Ballarat to Lara train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Deer Park Station.

Can I drive from Ballarat to Lara?

Yes, the driving distance between Ballarat to Lara is 85 km. It takes approximately 1h 15m to drive from Ballarat to Lara.

Where can I stay near Lara?

There are 408+ hotels available in Lara.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Ballarat Station to Deer Park Stationtrain Ballarat
2. Take the train from Deer Park Station to Lara Stationtrain Geelong
1h 48m
$17–23
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Geelong Station/Railway Tcebus Coach
1h 57m
$8–26
Drive 84.6 km
1. Drive from Ballarat to Laracar 84.6 km
1h 15m
$16–22
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Ballarat to Larataxi 84.6 km
1h 15m
$190–240

Ballarat to Lara by train

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1h 48mAverage Duration

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Distance: 143.4 km
Duration: 1h 48m

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

You can take a train from Ballarat Station to Lara Station via Deer Park Station in around 1h 48m. Alternatively, V-Line Buses operates a bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Geelong Station/Railway Tce 3 times a day. Tickets cost $1–15 and the journey takes 1h 30m.

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