There are 6 ways to get from Lara to Sydney by plane, train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Avalon Airport
best- Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane AVV - SYD
3h 2m$107–509Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Lara Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain Geelong
- Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Central Stationbus Sydney
13h 1m$66–306Train
- Take the train from Lara Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain Geelong
- Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Stationtrain 622 / ...
12h 53m$86–246Drive 910.2 km
- Drive from Lara to Sydneycar 910.2 km
9h 34m$165–238Train to Melbourne Airport, fly
- Take the train from Lara Station to Sunshine Stationtrain
- Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane MEL - SYD
4h 17m$135–467Bus
- Take the bus from Lara Station/Hicks St to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer Stbus Geelong
- Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer St to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1bus 6208 / ...
13h 52m$121–194
Lara to Sydney by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lara to Sydney is to train which costs $85 - $250 and takes 12h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Lara to Sydney is to fly which takes 3h 2m and costs $100 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Lara station to Sydney station. However, there are services departing from Lara Station/Hicks St and arriving at Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 via Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Lara station to Sydney station. However, there are services departing from Lara Station and arriving at Central Station via Southern Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 53m.
The distance between Lara and Sydney is 774 km. The road distance is 910.2 km.
The best way to get from Lara to Sydney without a car is to train which takes 12h 53m and costs $85 - $250.
It takes approximately 3h 2m to get from Lara to Sydney, including transfers.
Lara to Sydney bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Lara Station/Hicks St.
Lara to Sydney train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Lara Station.
The best way to get from Lara to Sydney is to fly which takes 3h 2m and costs $100 - $550. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $85 - $250 and takes 12h 53m, you could also bus, which costs $120 - $200 and takes 13h 52m.
What companies run services between Lara, VIC, Australia and Sydney, NSW, Australia?
Jetstar flies from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Sydney International Airport (SYD) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lara Station to Central Station via Southern Cross in around 12h 53m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Avalon Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–420
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–550
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–550
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Avalon Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–420
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–380
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- V-Line
Train from Lara Station to Southern Cross Station
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $6
Train from Lara Station to Southern Cross Station
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $6
Train from Lara Station to Sunshine Station
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $6
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
Train from Southern Cross to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 2m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $80–240
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $80–110
- First
- $110–140
- Sleeper
- $220–240
- Phone
- 1300 730 740
- [email protected]
- Website
- Firefly Express
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $63–66
- Website
- Firefly Express
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–300
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $130–190
- Flexible
- $160–300
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- V/Line
Bus from Lara Station/Hicks St to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer St to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1
- Ave. Duration
- 12h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer St to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $120–180
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
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Booking & Getting There
Lara to Sydney bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St station.
Lara to Sydney train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Southern Cross Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lara to Sydney is 910 km. It takes approximately 9h 34m to drive from Lara to Sydney.
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