What is the cheapest way to get from Lara to Melbourne Cricket Ground?

The cheapest way to get from Lara to Melbourne Cricket Ground is to drive which costs $11 - $16 and takes 46 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Lara to Melbourne Cricket Ground?

The fastest way to get from Lara to Melbourne Cricket Ground is to drive which takes 46 min and costs $11 - $16.

Is there a direct bus between Lara and Melbourne Cricket Ground?

No, there is no direct bus from Lara station to Melbourne Cricket Ground. However, there are services departing from Lara Station/Hicks St and arriving at Smith St/Victoria Pde via King St/Lonsdale St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Lara and Melbourne Cricket Ground?

No, there is no direct train from Lara station to Melbourne Cricket Ground station. However, there are services departing from Lara Station and arriving at Jolimont-MCG Station via Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 14m.

How far is it from Lara to Melbourne Cricket Ground?

The distance between Lara and Melbourne Cricket Ground is 70 km. The road distance is 61.4 km.

How do I travel from Lara to Melbourne Cricket Ground without a car?

The best way to get from Lara to Melbourne Cricket Ground without a car is to train which takes 1h 14m and costs $14 - $18.

How long does it take to get from Lara to Melbourne Cricket Ground?

It takes approximately 1h 14m to get from Lara to Melbourne Cricket Ground, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lara to Melbourne Cricket Ground bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Lara to Melbourne Cricket Ground train from?

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

Train or bus from Lara to Melbourne Cricket Ground?

The best way to get from Lara to Melbourne Cricket Ground is to train which takes 1h 14m and costs $14 - $18. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $7 - $21 and takes 1h 27m.

Where does the Lara to Melbourne Cricket Ground bus arrive?

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

Where does the Lara to Melbourne Cricket Ground train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Lara to Melbourne Cricket Ground?

Yes, the driving distance between Lara to Melbourne Cricket Ground is 61 km. It takes approximately 46 min to drive from Lara to Melbourne Cricket Ground.

Where can I stay near Melbourne Cricket Ground?

There are 5279+ hotels available in Melbourne Cricket Ground.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Lara Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain Geelong
1h 14m
$14–17
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lara Station/Hicks St to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer Stbus Geelong
1h 27m
$7–20
Drive 61.4 km
1. Drive from Lara to Melbourne Cricket Groundcar 61.4 km
46 min
$11–16
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Lara to Melbourne Cricket Groundtaxi 61.4 km
46 min
$140–170

Lara to Melbourne Cricket Ground by train and foot

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Distance: 70.2 km
Duration: 1h 14m

What companies run services between Lara, VIC, Australia and Melbourne Cricket Ground, 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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