What is the cheapest way to get from Phillip Island to Lara?

The cheapest way to get from Phillip Island to Lara is to bus and train which costs $15 - $35 and takes 7h 6m.

What is the fastest way to get from Phillip Island to Lara?

The fastest way to get from Phillip Island to Lara is to drive which takes 2h 22m and costs $35 - $55.

How far is it from Phillip Island to Lara?

The distance between Phillip Island and Lara is 206 km. The road distance is 194.4 km.

How do I travel from Phillip Island to Lara without a car?

The best way to get from Phillip Island to Lara without a car is to bus and train via Clyde North which takes 4h 4m and costs $21 - $40.

How long does it take to get from Phillip Island to Lara?

It takes approximately 4h 4m to get from Phillip Island to Lara, including transfers.

Can I drive from Phillip Island to Lara?

Yes, the driving distance between Phillip Island to Lara is 194 km. It takes approximately 2h 22m to drive from Phillip Island to Lara.

Where can I stay near Lara?

There are 409+ hotels available in Lara.

Phillip Island to Lara - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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

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Bus, train via Clyde North
best
1. Take the bus from Ventnor Beach Rd/Gap Rd to Station St/High Stbus
2. Take the train from Cranbourne Station to Town Hall Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Lara Stationtrain
4h 4m
$21–39
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ventnor Beach Rd/Gap Rd to Dandenong Station/Foster Stbus
2. Take the bus from Chadstone Shopping Centre/Eastern Access Rd to Sunshine Station/Dickson Stbus 903
3. Take the train from Sunshine Station to Lara Stationtrain
7h 6m
$16–34
Drive 194.4 km
1. Drive from Phillip Island to Laracar 194.4 km
2h 22m
$35–51
Taxi, train
1. Take the taxi from Phillip Island to Stony Point Stationtaxi
2. Take the train from Frankston Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Lara Stationtrain
4h 20m
$196–233

Phillip Island to Lara by bus, train, and tram

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Distance: 206 km
Duration: 4h 4m

What companies run services between Phillip Island, VIC, Australia and Lara, VIC, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Phillip Island to Lara. However, you can take the bus to Station St/High St, walk to Cranbourne Station, take the train to Town Hall Station, walk to Melbourne Town Hall/Collins St #6, take the line 11 vehicle to Southern Cross Station/Collins St #D14, walk to Southern Cross Station, then take the train to Lara Station. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ventnor Beach Rd/Gap Rd to Lara Station via Dandenong Station/Foster St, Chadstone Shopping Centre/Eastern Access Rd, Sunshine Station/Dickson St, and Sunshine Station in around 7h 6m.

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