How to get from Lara to Croydon by train?

By train

To get from Lara to Croydon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG train from Lara station to Southern Cross station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LILYDALE train and finally take the LILYDALE train from Ringwood station to Croydon station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 25 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

145minA$5.30
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Walk to Croydon
Leaves from Lara

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Lara
  • 2
    Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONGGEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Wait for train
    GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    51 min
  • 4
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    Lilydale
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ringwood
    47 min
  • 6
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    Lilydale
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Croydon
    15 min
  • 8
    Walk to Croydon
    Walk to
    Croydon
    330 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Lara to Croydon

The distance between Lara, Melbourne and Croydon, Melbourne is approximately 98.11 km, which can typically be travelled in 145 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Lara to Croydon by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Lara

Lara is located at Lara, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Walkers Rd/Curletts Rd (Lara).

Train stations close to Lara:

  • Lara

Bus stations close to Lara:

  • Walkers Rd/Curletts Rd (Lara)
  • Mcclelland Ave/Rennie St (Lara)
  • The Esperence/Mcclelland Ave (Lara)

Public transport stations close to Croydon, Melbourne

Croydon is located at Croydon, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Mt Dandenong Rd/Main St (Croydon).

Train stations close to Croydon:

  • Croydon
  • Ringwood East
  • Mooroolbark

Bus stations close to Croydon:

  • Mt Dandenong Rd/Main St (Croydon)
  • Main St/Devon St (Croydon)
  • Anzac St/Mt Dandenong Rd (Croydon)

Related Routes

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Lara to Croydon?

    The fastest way takes 145 minutes, using Bus line GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, Bus line LILYDALE, Bus line LILYDALE.

  • Is there a direct train between Lara and Croydon in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 25 min.

  • Which train line goes from Lara to Croydon in Melbourne?

    The GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG train line goes from Melbourne station near Lara to Southern Cross station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Southern Cross station near Croydon in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from Lara to Croydon in Melbourne by train?

    The total travel time between Lara and Croydon in Melbourne by train is about 2 hr 25 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Lara to get to Croydon in Melbourne?

    Get on the GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG train from the Melbourne station near Lara in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Lara and Croydon in Melbourne?

    Get off the train at the Southern Cross station, which is closest to Croydon in Melbourne.

  • How much is the train fare from Lara to Croydon?

    The ride from Lara to Croydon costs A$5.30.

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