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

The cheapest way to get from Newcastle to Lara is to train which costs $80 - $280 and takes 15h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Newcastle to Lara is to fly and train which takes 4h 47m and costs $130 - $380.

Is there a direct bus between Newcastle and Lara?

No, there is no direct bus from Newcastle to Lara station. However, there are services departing from Newcastle and arriving at Lara Station/Hicks St via Sydney Central Station and Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 29m.

Is there a direct train between Newcastle and Lara?

No, there is no direct train from Newcastle to Lara station. However, there are services departing from Newcastle Interchange and arriving at Lara Station via Central Station and Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 45m.

How far is it from Newcastle to Lara?

The distance between Newcastle and Lara is 925 km. The road distance is 1045.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Newcastle to Lara without a car is to train which takes 15h 45m and costs $80 - $280.

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

It takes approximately 4h 47m to get from Newcastle to Lara, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Newcastle to Lara bus from?

Newcastle to Lara bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Newcastle station.

Where do I catch the Newcastle to Lara train from?

Newcastle to Lara train services, operated by Intercity Trains, depart from Newcastle Interchange station.

Train, bus or fly from Newcastle to Lara?

The best way to get from Newcastle to Lara is to train which takes 15h 45m and costs $80 - $280. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $230 - $900 and takes 7h 20m, you could also bus, which costs $160 - $310 and takes 17h 29m.

Where does the Newcastle to Lara bus arrive?

Newcastle to Lara bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Central Station.

Where does the Newcastle to Lara train arrive?

Newcastle to Lara train services, operated by Intercity Trains, arrive at Central Station.

Can I drive from Newcastle to Lara?

Yes, the driving distance between Newcastle to Lara is 1046 km. It takes approximately 11h 17m to drive from Newcastle to Lara.

Where can I stay near Lara?

There are 410+ hotels available in Lara.

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There are 8 ways to get from Newcastle to Lara by plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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Fly Newcastle Airport to Melbourne Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane NTL - MEL
2. Take the train from Sunshine Station to Lara Stationtrain
4h 47m
$135–376
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Newcastle Interchange to Central Stationtrain Ccn
2. Take the train from Central Station to Southern Crosstrain 623 / ...
3. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Lara Stationtrain
15h 45m
$83–275
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Newcastle Interchange to Central Stationtrain Ccn
2. Take the bus from Central Station to Southern Cross Coach Terminalbus
3. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Lara Stationtrain
16h 10m
$113–315
Drive 1,045.7 km
1. Drive from Newcastle to Laracar 1,045.7 km
11h 17m
$187–270
Train to Sydney International Airport, fly to Avalon Airport
1. Take the train from Newcastle Interchange to Central Stationtrain
2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Avalon Airport (AVV)plane SYD - AVV
6h 52m
$119–292
Train to Sydney International Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport, train
1. Take the train from Newcastle Interchange to Central Stationtrain
2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane SYD - MEL
3. Take the train from Sunshine Station to Lara Stationtrain
7h 20m
$164–366
Fly Newcastle Airport to Avalon Airport
1. Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Avalon Airport (AVV)plane NTL - AVV
7h 20m
$230–862
Bus
1. Take the bus from Newcastle to Central Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Melbournebus
3. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Lara Station/Hicks Stbus
17h 29m
$161–303

Newcastle to Lara by train

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Distance: 924.7 km
Duration: 4h 47m

What companies run services between Newcastle, NSW, Australia and Lara, VIC, Australia?

You can take a train from Newcastle Interchange to Lara Station via Central Station and Southern Cross Station in around 15h 45m. Alternatively, Qantas, Jetstar, and two other airlines fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Avalon Airport (AVV) 5 times a day.

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