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How to get fromCanberra to Laraby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Canberra to Lara by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Melbourne Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane CBR - MEL
    2. Take the train from Sunshine Station to Lara Stationtrain train
    4h 8m
    $159–345

  2. Bus, train via Albury

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Canberra to Alburybus bus
    2. Take the train from Albury Station to Southern Crosstrain train 623 / ...
    3. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Lara Stationtrain train
    9h 1m
    $40–298

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Canberra Jolimont Tourist Centre to Melbournebus bus Au100-4 / ...
    2. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Lara Stationtrain train Geelong
    8h 53m
    $97–155

  4. Drive 702 km

    1. Drive from Canberra to Laracar car 702 km
    7h 26m
    $124–179

  5. Fly to Avalon Airport

    1. Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Avalon Airport (AVV)plane plane CBR - AVV
    6h 1m
    $509–811

  6. Bus, train via Canberra

    1. Take the bus from Canberra to Southern Cross Coach Terminalbus bus Melbourne
    2. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Lara Stationtrain train Geelong
    9h 1m
    $111–228

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Canberra to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer Stbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Lara Station/Hicks Stbus bus Geelong
    9h 18m
    $84–149

Canberra to Lara by bus and train

Calendar27Weekly Services
Duration9h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$40Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 548.4 km
  • Duration: 4h 8m

What companies run services between Canberra, ACT, Australia and Lara, VIC, Australia?

Qantas, Jetstar, and Virgin Australia fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Avalon Airport (AVV) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Canberra to Lara Station/Hicks St via Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St in around 9h 18m.

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