How to get from Melbourne to Lara
3 ways, 54 km apart. Times come from today's timetables (Thursday, planned from 08:00). Prices are marked live, operator fare or estimated. We add nothing to the fare.
3 ways to travel
| Way | Door to door | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Trainbest | 1h 13m | A$8–24 estimated |
| Drivecheapest | 1h 18m | A$7–10 estimated |
| Taxi | 1h 18m | A$105–140 estimated |
Departures today
- 08:10 → 09:341h 24m · directTransport Victoria GeelongA$8–23
- 08:19 → 09:341h 15m · 1 changeTransport Victoria 96A$9–24
- 08:30 → 09:521h 22m · directTransport Victoria GeelongA$8–23
- 08:30 → 09:501h 20m · 1 changeTransport Victoria GeelongA$8–23
- 08:37 → 09:521h 15m · 1 changeTransport Victoria 96A$9–24
- 08:37 → 09:501h 13m · 2 changesTransport Victoria 96A$9–24
Timetable data via Transitous and the operators' own GTFS feeds. Live delays arrive when an operator publishes a real-time feed.
Questions people ask
- How long does it take to get from Melbourne to Lara?
- The fastest way is by train: about 1h 13m door to door. The straight-line distance is 54 km.
- What is the cheapest way from Melbourne to Lara?
- Drive is the cheapest, from A$7. That figure is an estimate from the operator's fare bands, not a live quote.
- Is there a direct train from Melbourne to Lara?
- Yes. Today's timetable shows 2 direct trains, the fastest taking 1h 13m. Fares run A$8–24 across classes.
- How far is Lara from Melbourne by road?
- About 61 km, roughly 1h 18m of driving in normal traffic. Fuel alone costs around A$7–10; tolls and parking are extra.