How to get from Lara to Dandenong South by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Lara to Dandenong South in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG train from Lara station to Southern Cross station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GLEN WAVERLEY train and finally take the 850 bus from Glen Waverley Station/Railway Pde (Glen Waverley) station to Dandenong Station/Foster St (Dandenong) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 43 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

163minA$5.30
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Train - GLEN WAVERLEY
GLEN WAVERLEY
Bus - 850
850
Walk to Dandenong South
Leaves from Lara

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  • 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 - GLEN WAVERLEYGLEN WAVERLEY
    Wait for train
    GLEN WAVERLEY
    Glen Waverley
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Glen Waverley
    41 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Glen Waverley Station/Railway Pde (Glen Waverley)
    ID 21012
    60 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 850850
    Wait for bus
    850
    Dandenong
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dandenong Station/Foster St (Dandenong)
    ID 19820
    48 min
  • 9
    Walk to Dandenong South
    Walk to
    Dandenong South
    610 m • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, LILYDALE and 901

To get from Lara to Dandenong South in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: 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 901 bus from Blackburn Station/Railway Rd (Blackburn) station to Dandenong Station/Foster St (Dandenong) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 16 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

196minA$5.30
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Bus - 901
901
Walk to Dandenong South
Leaves from Lara

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  • 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
    Blackburn
    37 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Blackburn Station/Railway Rd (Blackburn)
    ID 5261
    10 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 901901
    Wait for bus
    901
    Frankston
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dandenong Station/Foster St (Dandenong)
    ID 20157
    61 min
  • 9
    Walk to Dandenong South
    Walk to
    Dandenong South
    590 m • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Lara to Dandenong South

The distance between Lara, Melbourne and Dandenong South, Melbourne is approximately 108.64 km, which can typically be travelled in 163 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Lara to Dandenong South by bus and 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 Dandenong South, Melbourne

Dandenong South is located at Dandenong South, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Cheltenham Rd/George St (Dandenong).

Train stations close to Dandenong South:

  • Dandenong
  • Yarraman
  • Noble Park

Bus stations close to Dandenong South:

  • Cheltenham Rd/George St (Dandenong)
  • Keneally St/Cheltenham Rd (Dandenong)
  • Allen St/Cheltenham Rd (Dandenong)

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, LILYDALE and 901

To get from Lara to Dandenong South in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: 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 901 bus from Blackburn Station/Railway Rd (Blackburn) station to Dandenong Station/Foster St (Dandenong) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 16 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

196minA$5.30
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Bus - 901
901
Walk to Dandenong South
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
    Blackburn
    37 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Blackburn Station/Railway Rd (Blackburn)
    ID 5261
    10 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 901901
    Wait for bus
    901
    Frankston
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dandenong Station/Foster St (Dandenong)
    ID 20157
    61 min
  • 9
    Walk to Dandenong South
    Walk to
    Dandenong South
    590 m • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Lara to Dandenong South?

    The fastest way takes 163 minutes, using Bus line GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, Bus line GLEN WAVERLEY, Bus line 850.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Lara to Dandenong South?

    The alternative route takes 196 minutes, using Bus line GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, Bus line LILYDALE, Bus line 901.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 43 min.

  • Which train line goes from Lara to Dandenong South 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 and one bus line till Southern Cross station near Dandenong South in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from Lara to Dandenong South in Melbourne by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Lara and Dandenong South in Melbourne by train and bus is about 2 hr 43 min.

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

    Get off the train at the Southern Cross stop, which is closest to Dandenong South in Melbourne.

  • How much is the total train and bus fare from Lara to Dandenong South?

    The ride from Lara to Dandenong South costs A$5.30.

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