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

The cheapest way to get from Lara to Preston is to drive which costs $12 - $18 and takes 55 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Lara to Preston is to drive which takes 55 min and costs $12 - $18.

Is there a direct bus between Lara and Preston?

No, there is no direct bus from Lara station to Preston. However, there are services departing from Lara Station/Hicks St and arriving at Mihil St/Victoria St via King St/Lonsdale St and Melbourne Central/Lonsdale St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Lara and Preston?

No, there is no direct train from Lara station to Preston station. However, there are services departing from Lara Station and arriving at Preston Station via Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 29m.

How far is it from Lara to Preston?

The distance between Lara and Preston is 79 km. The road distance is 67.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Lara to Preston without a car is to train which takes 1h 29m and costs $14 - $18.

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

It takes approximately 1h 29m to get from Lara to Preston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lara to Preston bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Lara to Preston train from?

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

Train or bus from Lara to Preston?

The best way to get from Lara to Preston is to train which takes 1h 29m and costs $14 - $18. Alternatively, you can bus and line 251 bus, which costs $13 - $27 and takes 2h 3m.

Where does the Lara to Preston bus arrive?

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

Where does the Lara to Preston train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Lara to Preston?

Yes, the driving distance between Lara to Preston is 68 km. It takes approximately 55 min to drive from Lara to Preston.

Where can I stay near Preston?

There are 5199+ hotels available in Preston.

Lara to Preston - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 251 bus, car, and taxi

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Lara Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain Geelong
2. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Preston Stationtrain Mernda
1h 29m
$14–17
Bus, line 251 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lara Station/Hicks St to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer Stbus Geelong
2. Take the bus from Melbourne Central/Lonsdale St to Mihil St/Victoria Stbus 251
2h 3m
$13–26
Drive 67.7 km
1. Drive from Lara to Prestoncar 67.7 km
55 min
$13–18
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Lara to Prestontaxi 67.7 km
55 min
$150–190

Lara to Preston by train

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1h 29mAverage Duration

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Distance: 79 km
Duration: 1h 29m

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

You can take a train from Lara Station to Preston Station via Southern Cross Station in around 1h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lara Station/Hicks St to Mihil St/Victoria St via Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St, King St/Lonsdale St, Swanston St/Lonsdale St, and Melbourne Central/Lonsdale St in around 2h 3m.

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