What is the cheapest way to get from Waurn Ponds to Lara?

The cheapest way to get from Waurn Ponds to Lara is to drive which costs $4 - $7 and takes 23 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Waurn Ponds to Lara?

The fastest way to get from Waurn Ponds to Lara is to taxi which takes 23 min and costs $60 - $75.

Is there a direct bus between Waurn Ponds and Lara?

No, there is no direct bus from Waurn Ponds to Lara station. However, there are services departing from Pigdons Rd/Princes Hwy and arriving at St Laurence Park Retirement Village/Station Lake Rd via Corio Village Shopping Centre/Gellibrand St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 47m.

Is there a direct train between Waurn Ponds and Lara?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Waurn Ponds Station station and arriving at Lara Station station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 28 min.

How far is it from Waurn Ponds to Lara?

The distance between Waurn Ponds and Lara is 27 km. The road distance is 24.6 km.

How do I travel from Waurn Ponds to Lara without a car?

The best way to get from Waurn Ponds to Lara without a car is to train which takes 28 min and costs $6.

How long does it take to get from Waurn Ponds to Lara?

The train from Waurn Ponds Station to Lara Station takes 28 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Waurn Ponds to Lara bus from?

Waurn Ponds to Lara bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Pigdons Rd/Princes Hwy station.

Where do I catch the Waurn Ponds to Lara train from?

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

Train or bus from Waurn Ponds to Lara?

The best way to get from Waurn Ponds to Lara is to train which takes 28 min and costs $6. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $6 and takes 1h 47m.

Where does the Waurn Ponds to Lara bus arrive?

Waurn Ponds to Lara bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Corio Village Shopping Centre/Gellibrand St station.

Where does the Waurn Ponds to Lara train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Waurn Ponds to Lara?

Yes, the driving distance between Waurn Ponds to Lara is 25 km. It takes approximately 23 min to drive from Waurn Ponds to Lara.

Where can I stay near Lara?

There are 421+ hotels available in Lara.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Waurn Ponds Station to Lara Stationtrain Geelong
28 min
$6
Drive 24.6 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Waurn Ponds to Laracar 24.6 km
23 min
$5–7
Bus
1. Take the bus from Pigdons Rd/Princes Hwy to Corio Village Shopping Centre/Gellibrand Stbus 1
2. Take the bus from Corio Village Shopping Centre/Gellibrand St to St Laurence Park Retirement Village/Station Lake Rdbus 10
1h 47m
$6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Waurn Ponds to Larataxi 24.6 km
23 min
$60–75

Waurn Ponds to Lara by train

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Distance: 27.2 km
Duration: 28 min

What companies run services between Waurn Ponds, VIC, Australia and Lara, VIC, Australia?

V/Line operates a train from Waurn Ponds Station to Lara Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 28 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pigdons Rd/Princes Hwy to St Laurence Park Retirement Village/Station Lake Rd via Corio Village Shopping Centre/Gellibrand St in around 1h 47m.

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