What is the cheapest way to get from Lara to Melbourne Central Station?

The cheapest way to get from Lara to Melbourne Central Station is to bus which costs $1 - $15 and takes 1h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lara to Melbourne Central Station?

The fastest way to get from Lara to Melbourne Central Station is to drive which takes 44 min and costs $10 - $16.

Is there a direct bus between Lara and Melbourne Central Station?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lara Station/Hicks St station and arriving at Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St. Services depart twice daily, and operate Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 52 min.

Is there a direct train between Lara and Melbourne Central Station?

No, there is no direct train from Lara station to Melbourne Central Station station. However, there are services departing from Lara Station and arriving at Melbourne Central Station via Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 57 min.

How far is it from Lara to Melbourne Central Station?

The distance between Lara and Melbourne Central Station is 67 km. The road distance is 59.2 km.

How do I travel from Lara to Melbourne Central Station without a car?

The best way to get from Lara to Melbourne Central Station without a car is to train which takes 57 min and costs $14 - $18.

How long does it take to get from Lara to Melbourne Central Station?

It takes approximately 57 min to get from Lara to Melbourne Central Station, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lara to Melbourne Central Station bus from?

Lara to Melbourne Central Station bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Lara Station/Hicks St.

Where do I catch the Lara to Melbourne Central Station train from?

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

Train or bus from Lara to Melbourne Central Station?

The best way to get from Lara to Melbourne Central Station is to train which takes 57 min and costs $14 - $18. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $1 - $15 and takes 1h 8m.

Where does the Lara to Melbourne Central Station bus arrive?

Lara to Melbourne Central Station bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St station.

Where does the Lara to Melbourne Central Station train arrive?

Lara to Melbourne Central Station train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Southern Cross Station.

Can I drive from Lara to Melbourne Central Station?

Yes, the driving distance between Lara to Melbourne Central Station is 59 km. It takes approximately 44 min to drive from Lara to Melbourne Central Station.

Where can I stay near Melbourne Central Station?

There are 5297+ hotels available in Melbourne Central Station.

Lara to Melbourne Central Station - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Lara to Melbourne Central Station by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Lara Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain Geelong
57 min
$14–17
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lara Station/Hicks St to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer Stbus Geelong
1h 8m
$1–15
Drive 59.2 km
1. Drive from Lara to Melbourne Central Stationcar 59.2 km
44 min
$11–16
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Lara to Melbourne Central Stationtaxi 59.2 km
44 min
$130–170

Lara to Melbourne Central Station by train

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Distance: 66.9 km
Duration: 57 min

What companies run services between Lara, VIC, Australia and Melbourne Central Station, VIC, Australia?

V/Line operates a train from Lara Station to Southern Cross Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $8–12 and the journey takes 51 min. Alternatively, V-Line Buses operates a bus from Lara Station/Hicks St to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St twice daily. Tickets cost $1–15 and the journey takes 52 min.

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