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

The cheapest way to get from Carlton to Lara is to drive which costs $10 - $16 and takes 45 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Carlton to Lara is to drive which takes 45 min and costs $10 - $16.

Is there a direct bus between Carlton and Lara?

No, there is no direct bus from Carlton to Lara station. However, there are services departing from Lygon St/Grattan St and arriving at Lara Station/Hicks St via Footscray Station/Irving St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 11m.

Is there a direct train between Carlton and Lara?

No, there is no direct train from Carlton station to Lara station. However, there are services departing from Parkville Station and arriving at Lara Station via Footscray Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h.

How far is it from Carlton to Lara?

The distance between Carlton and Lara is 65 km. The road distance is 60.3 km.

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

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

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

It takes approximately 1h to get from Carlton to Lara, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carlton to Lara bus from?

Carlton to Lara bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Lygon St/Grattan St station.

Where do I catch the Carlton to Lara train from?

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

Train or bus from Carlton to Lara?

The best way to get from Carlton to Lara is to train which takes 1h and costs $13 - $18. Alternatively, you can line 402 bus and bus, which costs $6 - $20 and takes 2h 11m.

Where does the Carlton to Lara bus arrive?

Carlton to Lara bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Footscray Station/Irving St.

Where does the Carlton to Lara train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Carlton to Lara?

Yes, the driving distance between Carlton to Lara is 60 km. It takes approximately 45 min to drive from Carlton to Lara.

Where can I stay near Lara?

There are 404+ hotels available in Lara.

Carlton to Lara - 4 ways to travel via train, line 402 bus, bus, car, and taxi

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Footscray Station to Lara Stationtrain Geelong
1h
$14–18
Line 402 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lygon St/Grattan St to Footscray Station/Irving Stbus 402
2. Take the bus from Footscray Station/Irving St to Lara Station/Hicks Stbus Geelong
2h 11m
$7–20
Drive 60.3 km
1. Drive from Carlton to Laracar 60.3 km
45 min
$11–16
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Carlton to Larataxi 60.3 km
45 min
$140–170

Carlton to Lara by train

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Distance: 65.3 km
Duration: 1h

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

V/Line operates a train from Footscray Station to Lara Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $8–12 and the journey takes 40 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lygon St/Grattan St to Lara Station/Hicks St via Footscray Station/Irving St in around 2h 11m.

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