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

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

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Lara and Ballarat?

No, there is no direct bus from Lara station to Ballarat station. However, there are services departing from Geelong Station/Railway Tce and arriving at Ballarat Station/Lydiard St via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Lara and Ballarat?

No, there is no direct train from Lara station to Ballarat station. However, there are services departing from Lara Station and arriving at Ballarat Station via Deer Park Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 56m.

How far is it from Lara to Ballarat?

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

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

The best way to get from Lara to Ballarat without a car is to train which takes 1h 56m and costs $16 - $23.

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

It takes approximately 1h 56m to get from Lara to Ballarat, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lara to Ballarat bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Lara to Ballarat train from?

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

Train or bus from Lara to Ballarat?

The best way to get from Lara to Ballarat is to train which takes 1h 56m and costs $16 - $23. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $8 - $26 and takes 2h 45m.

Where does the Lara to Ballarat bus arrive?

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

Where does the Lara to Ballarat train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Lara to Ballarat?

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

Where can I stay near Ballarat?

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Lara Station to Deer Park Stationtrain Geelong
2. Take the train from Deer Park Station to Ballarat Stationtrain Ballarat
1h 56m
$16–23
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Ballarat Station/Lydiard Stbus Coach
2h 45m
$9–26
Drive 84.6 km
1. Drive from Lara to Ballaratcar 84.6 km
1h 15m
$16–22
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Lara to Ballarattaxi 84.6 km
1h 15m
$190–240

Lara to Ballarat by train

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Distance: 143.4 km
Duration: 1h 56m

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

You can take a train from Lara Station to Ballarat Station via Deer Park Station in around 1h 56m. Alternatively, V-Line Buses operates a bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Ballarat Station/Lydiard St 3 times a day. Tickets cost $1–15 and the journey takes 1h 30m.

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