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

The cheapest way to get from Lara to Portland is to train and bus which costs $17 - $40 and takes 6h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lara to Portland is to drive which takes 3h 36m and costs $50 - $80.

Is there a direct bus between Lara and Portland?

No, there is no direct bus from Lara station to Portland. However, there are services departing from Geelong Station/Railway Tce and arriving at Henty Street Bus Interchange/Henty St via Ballarat Station/Lydiard St and Hamilton Station/Station St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 15m.

How far is it from Lara to Portland?

The distance between Lara and Portland is 316 km. The road distance is 297 km.

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

The best way to get from Lara to Portland without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 14m and costs $17 - $40.

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

It takes approximately 6h 14m to get from Lara to Portland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lara to Portland bus from?

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

Where does the Lara to Portland bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Lara to Portland?

Yes, the driving distance between Lara to Portland is 297 km. It takes approximately 3h 36m to drive from Lara to Portland.

Where can I stay near Portland?

There are 75+ hotels available in Portland.

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There are 4 ways to get from Lara to Portland by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Geelong Station to Warrnambool Stationtrain Geelong
2. Take the bus from Warrnambool Station/Merri St to Henty Street Bus Interchange/Henty Stbus Coach
6h 14m
$18–40
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Ballarat Station/Lydiard Stbus
2. Take the bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Hamilton Station/Station Stbus
3. Take the bus from Hamilton Station/Station St to Henty Street Bus Interchange/Henty Stbus
8h 15m
$12–62
Drive 297 km
1. Drive from Lara to Portlandcar 297 km
3h 36m
$54–77
Train, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Lara Station to Sunshine Stationtrain
2. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Mount Gambier Airport (MGB)plane MEL - MGB
3. Take the bus from Tourist Information Centre/Jubilee Hwy East to Henty Street Bus Interchange/Henty Stbus
6h 9m
$246–419

Lara to Portland by train and bus

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Distance: 316 km
Duration: 6h 14m

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

You can take a train from Lara Station to Henty Street Bus Interchange/Henty St via Geelong Station, Geelong Station/Railway Tce, Ballarat Station/Lydiard St, and Hamilton Station/Station St in around 8h 15m.

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