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

The cheapest way to get from Melton to Lara is to drive which costs $10 - $15 and takes 43 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Melton to Lara is to drive which takes 43 min and costs $10 - $15.

Is there a direct bus between Melton and Lara?

No, there is no direct bus from Melton to Lara station. However, there are services departing from Melton Bus Interchange/Palmerston St and arriving at Lara Station/Hicks St via Sunshine Station/City Pl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 32m.

Is there a direct train between Melton and Lara?

No, there is no direct train from Melton station to Lara station. However, there are services departing from Melton Station and arriving at Lara Station via Deer Park Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 31m.

How far is it from Melton to Lara?

The distance between Melton and Lara is 69 km. The road distance is 55.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Melton to Lara without a car is to train which takes 1h 31m and costs $20 - $28.

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

It takes approximately 1h 31m to get from Melton to Lara, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Melton to Lara bus from?

Melton to Lara bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Melton Bus Interchange/Palmerston St station.

Where do I catch the Melton to Lara train from?

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

Train or bus from Melton to Lara?

The best way to get from Melton to Lara is to train which takes 1h 31m and costs $20 - $28. Alternatively, you can line 456 bus and bus, which costs $6 - $20 and takes 2h 32m.

Where does the Melton to Lara bus arrive?

Melton to Lara bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Sunshine Station/Dickson St.

Where does the Melton to Lara train arrive?

Melton to Lara train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Deer Park Station.

Can I drive from Melton to Lara?

Yes, the driving distance between Melton to Lara is 56 km. It takes approximately 43 min to drive from Melton to Lara.

Where can I stay near Lara?

There are 404+ hotels available in Lara.

Melton to Lara - 5 ways to travel via train, line 456 bus, car, taxi, and bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Melton to Lara by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Melton Station to Deer Park Stationtrain Ballarat
2. Take the train from Deer Park Station to Lara Stationtrain Geelong
1h 31m
$21–28
Line 456 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Melton Bus Interchange/Palmerston St to Sunshine Station/Dickson Stbus 456
2. Take the bus from Sunshine Station/City Pl to Lara Station/Hicks Stbus Geelong
2h 32m
$7–20
Line 456 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Melton Bus Interchange/Palmerston St to Sunshine Station/Dickson Stbus 456
2. Take the train from Sunshine Station to Lara Stationtrain Geelong
1h 46m
$14–18
Drive 55.9 km
1. Drive from Melton to Laracar 55.9 km
43 min
$10–15
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Melton to Larataxi 55.9 km
43 min
$130–160

Melton to Lara by bus and train

245Weekly Services

1h 31mAverage Duration

$21Cheapest Price

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Distance: 69.2 km
Duration: 1h 31m

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

You can take a bus from Barries Rd/Station Rd to Lara Station via Melton Station/Staughton St, Melton Station, and Deer Park Station in around 1h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Melton Bus Interchange/Palmerston St to Lara Station/Hicks St via Sunshine Station/Dickson St and Sunshine Station/City Pl in around 2h 32m.

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