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

The cheapest way to get from Southbank to Lara is to train which costs $8 - $12 and takes 48 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Southbank to Lara is to drive which takes 42 min and costs $10 - $16.

Is there a direct bus between Southbank 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 Southbank and Lara?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Southern Cross Station station and arriving at Lara Station station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 48 min.

How far is it from Southbank to Lara?

The distance between Southbank and Lara is 65 km. The road distance is 59.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Southbank to Lara without a car is to train which takes 48 min and costs $8 - $12.

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

The train from Southern Cross Station to Lara Station takes 48 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Southbank to Lara bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Southbank to Lara train from?

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

Train or bus from Southbank to Lara?

The best way to get from Southbank to Lara is to train which takes 48 min and costs $8 - $12. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $1 - $15 and takes 48 min.

Where does the Southbank to Lara bus arrive?

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

Where does the Southbank to Lara train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Southbank to Lara?

Yes, the driving distance between Southbank to Lara is 59 km. It takes approximately 42 min to drive from Southbank to Lara.

Where can I stay near Lara?

There are 409+ hotels available in Lara.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Lara Stationtrain Geelong
48 min
$8–12
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Lara Station/Hicks Stbus Geelong
48 min
$1–15
Drive 59.4 km
1. Drive from Southbank to Laracar 59.4 km
42 min
$11–16
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Southbank to Larataxi 59.4 km
42 min
$130–170

Southbank to Lara by train

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Distance: 65.2 km
Duration: 48 min

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

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. Alternatively, 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.

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