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

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne Central Station to Lara is to bus which costs $1 - $15 and takes 1h 4m.

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

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

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

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St and arriving at Lara Station/Hicks St station. Services depart five times a week, and operate Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 48 min.

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

No, there is no direct train from Melbourne Central Station station to Lara station. However, there are services departing from Melbourne Central Station and arriving at Lara Station via Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 5m.

How far is it from Melbourne Central Station to Lara?

The distance between Melbourne Central Station and Lara is 81 km. The road distance is 59.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Melbourne Central Station to Lara without a car is to bus which takes 1h 4m and costs $1 - $15.

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

The bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Lara Station/Hicks St takes 48 min including transfers and departs five times a week.

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

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

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

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

Train or bus from Melbourne Central Station to Lara?

The best way to get from Melbourne Central Station to Lara is to bus which takes 1h 4m and costs $1 - $15. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $13 - $18 and takes 1h 5m.

Where does the Melbourne Central Station to Lara bus arrive?

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

Where does the Melbourne Central Station to Lara train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Melbourne Central Station to Lara?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne Central Station to Lara is 60 km. It takes approximately 44 min to drive from Melbourne Central Station to Lara.

Where can I stay near Lara?

There are 406+ hotels available in Lara.

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

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1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Lara Station/Hicks Stbus Geelong
1h 4m
$1–15
Train
1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Lara Stationtrain Geelong
1h 5m
$14–18
Drive 59.9 km
1. Drive from Melbourne Central Station to Laracar 59.9 km
44 min
$11–16
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Melbourne Central Station to Larataxi 59.9 km
44 min
$140–170

Melbourne Central Station to Lara by foot and bus

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Distance: 80.5 km
Duration: 1h 4m

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

V-Line Buses operates a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Lara Station/Hicks St 5 times a week. Tickets cost $1–15 and the journey takes 48 min. Alternatively, V/Line operates a train from Southern Cross Station to Lara Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $8–12 and the journey takes 48 min.

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