There are 4 ways to get from Lara to Dandenong by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Lara Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain Geelong
- Take the train from Town Hall Station to Yarraman Stationtrain Cranbourne / ...
1h 45m$20–23Bus, line 907 bus, line 901 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Lara Station/Hicks St to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer Stbus
- Take the bus from King St/Lonsdale St to Mitcham Station/Colombo Stbus 907
- Take the bus from Mitcham Rd/Whitehorse Rd to Keneally St/Cheltenham Rdbus 901
3h 16m$13–26Drive 87.8 km
- Drive from Lara to Dandenongcar 87.8 km
1h 8m$16–23Taxi
- Take the taxi from Lara to Dandenongtaxi 87.8 km
1h 8m$200–240
Lara to Dandenong by train and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lara to Dandenong is to drive which costs $15 - $23 and takes 1h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Lara to Dandenong is to drive which takes 1h 8m and costs $15 - $23.
No, there is no direct bus from Lara station to Dandenong. However, there are services departing from Lara Station/Hicks St and arriving at Keneally St/Cheltenham Rd via King St/Lonsdale St and Mitcham Rd/Whitehorse Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Lara station to Dandenong station. However, there are services departing from Lara Station and arriving at Yarraman Station via Southern Cross Station/Collins St #D14 and Town Hall Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 45m.
The distance between Lara and Dandenong is 94 km. The road distance is 87.8 km.
The best way to get from Lara to Dandenong without a car is to train which takes 1h 45m and costs $20 - $24.
It takes approximately 1h 45m to get from Lara to Dandenong, including transfers.
Lara to Dandenong bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Lara Station/Hicks St.
Lara to Dandenong train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Lara Station.
The best way to get from Lara to Dandenong is to train which takes 1h 45m and costs $20 - $24. Alternatively, you can bus and line 907 bus and line 901 bus, which costs $13 - $27 and takes 3h 16m.
What companies run services between Lara, VIC, Australia and Dandenong, VIC, Australia?
You can take a train from Lara Station to Yarraman Station via Southern Cross Station, Southern Cross Station/Collins St #D14, Melbourne Town Hall/Collins St #6, and Town Hall Station in around 1h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lara Station/Hicks St to Keneally St/Cheltenham Rd via Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St, King St/Lonsdale St, Mitcham Station/Colombo St, and Mitcham Rd/Whitehorse Rd in around 3h 16m.
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- vline.com.au
Train from Lara Station to Southern Cross Station
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $8–12
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- metrotrains.com.au
Train from Town Hall Station to Yarraman Station
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/timetables/?line=Alamein&dir=1&ts=1678780587323
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- vline.com.au
Bus from Lara Station/Hicks St to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- 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
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- transport.vic.gov.au
Bus from King St/Lonsdale St to Mitcham Station/Colombo St
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://transport.vic.gov.au/
- Daily
- $12
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
Bus from Mitcham Rd/Whitehorse Rd to Keneally St/Cheltenham Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://transport.vic.gov.au/
- Daily
- $12
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Estimated price
- $200–240
13cabs
- Phone
- 13 2227
- Website
- 13cabs.com.au
Geelong Taxi Network
- Phone
- 131008
- Website
- geelongtaxis.com.au
Bannockburn Taxis
- Phone
- +61 3 5281 1777
- Website
- 131008.com
Geelong Taxi Service
- Phone
- +61 (03) 4216 5348
- Website
- geelongtaxiservice.com
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More Questions & Answers
Lara to Dandenong bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St station.
Lara to Dandenong train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Southern Cross Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lara to Dandenong is 88 km. It takes approximately 1h 8m to drive from Lara to Dandenong.
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