There are 6 ways to get from Griffith to Lara by bus, train, car, or plane
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Visitors Centre/Jondaryan Ave to Shepparton Station/Purcell Stbus
- Take the train from Shepparton Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain
- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Lara Stationtrain
8h 24m$21–52Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Visitors Centre/Jondaryan Ave to Shepparton Station/Purcell Stbus
- Take the bus from Shepparton Station/Purcell St to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer Stbus
- Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Lara Station/Hicks Stbus
10h 53m$8–68Train
- Take the train from Griffith Station to Junee Stationtrain 644
- Take the train from Junee Station to Southern Crosstrain 623 / ...
- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Lara Stationtrain
9h 15m$63–239Drive 500.6 km
- Drive from Griffith to Laracar 500.6 km
5h 47m$90–130Fly to Avalon Airport
- Fly from Griffith (GFF) to Avalon Airport (AVV)plane GFF - AVV
6h 22m$510–912Fly to Melbourne Airport, train
- Fly from Griffith (GFF) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane GFF - MEL
- Take the train from Sunshine Station to Lara Stationtrain
6h 45m$510–846
Griffith to Lara by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Griffith to Lara is to bus and train which costs $21 - $55 and takes 8h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Griffith to Lara is to drive which takes 5h 47m and costs $85 - $130.
No, there is no direct bus from Griffith to Lara station. However, there are services departing from Visitors Centre/Jondaryan Ave and arriving at Lara Station/Hicks St via Shepparton Station/Purcell St and Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Griffith station to Lara station. However, there are services departing from Griffith Station and arriving at Lara Station via Junee Station and Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 15m.
The distance between Griffith and Lara is 527 km. The road distance is 500.6 km.
The best way to get from Griffith to Lara without a car is to bus and train which takes 8h 24m and costs $21 - $55.
It takes approximately 8h 24m to get from Griffith to Lara, including transfers.
Griffith to Lara bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Visitors Centre/Jondaryan Ave station.
Griffith to Lara train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Griffith Station.
The best way to get from Griffith to Lara is to train which takes 9h 15m and costs $60 - $240. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $500 - $950 and takes 6h 22m, you could also bus, which costs $8 - $70 and takes 10h 53m.
What companies run services between Griffith, NSW, Australia and Lara, VIC, Australia?
You can take a train from Griffith Station to Lara Station via Junee Station and Southern Cross Station in around 9h 15m. Alternatively, Qantas, Jetstar, and Regional Express fly from Griffith (GFF) to Avalon Airport (AVV) 4 times a day.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Griffith to Avalon Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–700
Flights from Griffith to Melbourne Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $470–750
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Griffith to Avalon Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–700
Flights from Griffith to Melbourne Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $440–750
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- vline.com.au
Train from Shepparton Station to Southern Cross Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $9–13
Train from Southern Cross Station to Lara Station
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $8–12
Train from Southern Cross Station to Lara Station
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $8–12
Train from Sunshine Station to Lara Station
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $8–12
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Griffith Station to Junee Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Economy
- $25–40
- First Class
- $35–55
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Junee Station to Southern Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–190
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $45–60
- First
- $60–85
- Sleeper
- $160–190
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- vline.com.au
Bus from Visitors Centre/Jondaryan Ave to Shepparton Station/Purcell St
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $4–27
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.vline.com.au/Timetables/Train-coach-timetables
- Book at
- https://www.vline.com.au/Plan-trip-buy-tickets
Bus from Visitors Centre/Jondaryan Ave to Shepparton Station/Purcell St
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $4–27
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.vline.com.au/Timetables/Train-coach-timetables
- Book at
- https://www.vline.com.au/Plan-trip-buy-tickets
Bus from Shepparton Station/Purcell St to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $3–26
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.vline.com.au/Timetables/Train-coach-timetables
- Book at
- https://www.vline.com.au/Plan-trip-buy-tickets
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Lara Station/Hicks St
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $1–15
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.vline.com.au/Timetables/Train-coach-timetables
- Book at
- https://www.vline.com.au/Plan-trip-buy-tickets
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More Questions & Answers
Griffith to Lara bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Shepparton Station/Purcell St.
Griffith to Lara train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Junee Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Griffith to Lara is 501 km. It takes approximately 5h 47m to drive from Griffith to Lara.
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