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

The cheapest way to get from Newport to Lara is to drive which costs $9 - $14 and takes 38 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Newport to Lara is to drive which takes 38 min and costs $9 - $14.

Is there a direct bus between Newport and Lara?

No, there is no direct bus from Newport to Lara station. However, there are services departing from Mason St/Melbourne Rd and arriving at Lara Station/Hicks St via Footscray Station/Irving St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Newport and Lara?

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

How far is it from Newport to Lara?

The distance between Newport and Lara is 65 km. The road distance is 51.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Newport to Lara without a car is to train which takes 1h 1m and costs $13 - $18.

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

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

Where do I catch the Newport to Lara bus from?

Newport to Lara bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Mason St/Melbourne Rd station.

Where do I catch the Newport to Lara train from?

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

Train or bus from Newport to Lara?

The best way to get from Newport to Lara is to train which takes 1h 1m and costs $13 - $18. Alternatively, you can line 472 bus and bus, which costs $6 - $20 and takes 2h 1m.

Where does the Newport to Lara bus arrive?

Newport to Lara bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Hopkins St/Leeds St station.

Where does the Newport to Lara train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Newport to Lara?

Yes, the driving distance between Newport to Lara is 52 km. It takes approximately 38 min to drive from Newport to Lara.

Where can I stay near Lara?

There are 410+ hotels available in Lara.

Newport to Lara - 4 ways to travel via train, line 472 bus, bus, car, and taxi

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Footscray Station to Lara Stationtrain Geelong
1h 1m
$14–18
Line 472 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Mason St/Melbourne Rd to Hopkins St/Leeds Stbus 472
2. Take the bus from Footscray Station/Irving St to Lara Station/Hicks Stbus Geelong
2h 1m
$7–20
Drive 51.9 km
1. Drive from Newport to Laracar 51.9 km
38 min
$10–14
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Newport to Larataxi 51.9 km
38 min
$120–150

Newport to Lara by train

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Distance: 65 km
Duration: 1h 1m

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

V/Line operates a train from Footscray Station to Lara Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $8–12 and the journey takes 40 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mason St/Melbourne Rd to Lara Station/Hicks St via Hopkins St/Leeds St and Footscray Station/Irving St in around 2h 1m.

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