How to get from Lara to Doreen by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Lara to Doreen 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 MERNDA train and finally take the 388 bus from Mernda Station/Bridge Inn Rd (Mernda) station to Laurimar Town Centre/Hazel Glen Dr (Doreen) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 7 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

127minA$5.30
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Bus - 388
388
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 - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    Mernda
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Mernda
    57 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mernda Station/Bridge Inn Rd (Mernda)
    ID 51733
    50 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 388388
    Wait for bus
    388
    Mernda Station
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Laurimar Town Centre/Hazel Glen Dr (Doreen)
    Ride to bus station
    Laurimar Town Centre/Hazel Glen Dr (Doreen)
    ID 46599
    8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, MERNDA and 381

To get from Lara to Doreen 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 MERNDA train and finally take the 381 bus from Mernda Station/Bridge Inn Rd (Mernda) station to Laurimar Sc/Waterway Bvd (Doreen) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 22 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

142minA$5.30
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Bus - 381
381
Walk to Doreen
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 - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    Mernda
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Mernda
    57 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mernda Station/Bridge Inn Rd (Mernda)
    ID 51733
    50 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 381381
    Wait for bus
    381
    Diamond Creek Station
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Laurimar Sc/Waterway Bvd (Doreen)
    ID 51023
    8 min
  • 9
    Walk to Doreen
    Walk to
    Doreen
    370 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Lara to Doreen

The distance between Lara, Melbourne and Doreen, Melbourne is approximately 104.7 km, which can typically be travelled in 127 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Lara to Doreen 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 Lara Station/Hicks St (Lara).

Train stations close to Lara:

  • Lara

Bus stations close to Lara:

  • Lara Station/Hicks St (Lara)
  • Mcclelland Ave/Rennie St (Lara)
  • The Esperence/Mcclelland Ave (Lara)

Public transport stations close to Doreen, Melbourne

Doreen is located at Doreen, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Laurimar Town Centre/Hazel Glen Dr (Doreen).

Train stations close to Doreen:

  • Mernda
  • Hawkstowe

Bus stations close to Doreen:

  • Laurimar Town Centre/Hazel Glen Dr (Doreen)
  • Bulimba Dr/Hazel Glen Dr (Doreen)
  • Newstead Rd/Hazel Glen Dr (Doreen)

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, MERNDA and 381

To get from Lara to Doreen 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 MERNDA train and finally take the 381 bus from Mernda Station/Bridge Inn Rd (Mernda) station to Laurimar Sc/Waterway Bvd (Doreen) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 22 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

142minA$5.30
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Bus - 381
381
Walk to Doreen
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 - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    Mernda
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Mernda
    57 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mernda Station/Bridge Inn Rd (Mernda)
    ID 51733
    50 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 381381
    Wait for bus
    381
    Diamond Creek Station
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Laurimar Sc/Waterway Bvd (Doreen)
    ID 51023
    8 min
  • 9
    Walk to Doreen
    Walk to
    Doreen
    370 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 127 minutes, using Bus line GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, Bus line MERNDA, Bus line 388.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Lara to Doreen?

    The alternative route takes 142 minutes, using Bus line GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, Bus line MERNDA, Bus line 381.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 7 min.

  • Which train line goes from Lara to Doreen 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 Doreen in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Lara and Doreen in Melbourne by train and bus is about 2 hr 7 min.

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

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

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

    The ride from Lara to Doreen costs A$5.30.

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