How to get from Lara to Fairfield by train?

By train

To get from Lara to Fairfield in Melbourne, take the GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG train from Lara station to Southern Cross station. Next, take the HURSTBRIDGE train from Southern Cross station to Fairfield station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 19 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

79minA$5.30
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Train - HURSTBRIDGE
HURSTBRIDGE
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    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Lara
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    Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONGGEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
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    GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    51 min
  • 4
    Train - HURSTBRIDGEHURSTBRIDGE
    Wait for train
    HURSTBRIDGE
    Hurstbridge
  • 5
    Ride to train station Fairfield
    Ride to train station
    Fairfield
    23 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and train

To get from Lara to Fairfield 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 Footscray station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SUNBURY train and finally take the 250 bus from Melbourne Central/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City) station to Dennis Railway Station/Victoria Rd (Northcote) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 38 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

98minA$5.30
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
Bus - 250
250
Walk to Fairfield
Leaves from Lara

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    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Lara
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    Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONGGEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
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    GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Footscray
    41 min
  • 4
    Train - SUNBURYSUNBURY
    Wait for train
    SUNBURY
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Melbourne Central
    10 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Melbourne Central/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City)
    ID 40798
    180 m • 3 min
  • 7
    Bus - 250250
    Wait for bus
    250
    La Trobe University
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dennis Railway Station/Victoria Rd (Northcote)
    ID 370
    25 min
  • 9
    Walk to Fairfield
    Walk to
    Fairfield
    630 m • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Lara to Fairfield

The distance between Lara, Melbourne and Fairfield, Melbourne is approximately 75.84 km, which can typically be travelled in 79 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Lara to Fairfield 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 Fairfield, Melbourne

Fairfield is located at Fairfield, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Fairfield Railway Station/Wingrove St (Fairfield).

Train stations close to Fairfield:

  • Fairfield
  • Dennis
  • Alphington

Bus stations close to Fairfield:

  • Fairfield Railway Station/Wingrove St (Fairfield)
  • Fairfield Railway Station/Station St (Fairfield)
  • Clarke St/Rathmines St (Northcote)

Related Routes

By bus and train

To get from Lara to Fairfield 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 Footscray station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SUNBURY train and finally take the 250 bus from Melbourne Central/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City) station to Dennis Railway Station/Victoria Rd (Northcote) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 38 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

98minA$5.30
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
Bus - 250
250
Walk to Fairfield
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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
    Footscray
    41 min
  • 4
    Train - SUNBURYSUNBURY
    Wait for train
    SUNBURY
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Melbourne Central
    10 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Melbourne Central/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City)
    ID 40798
    180 m • 3 min
  • 7
    Bus - 250250
    Wait for bus
    250
    La Trobe University
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dennis Railway Station/Victoria Rd (Northcote)
    ID 370
    25 min
  • 9
    Walk to Fairfield
    Walk to
    Fairfield
    630 m • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 79 minutes, using Bus line GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, Bus line HURSTBRIDGE.

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

    The alternative route takes 98 minutes, using Bus line GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, Bus line SUNBURY, Bus line 250.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 19 min.

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

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

    The total travel time between Lara and Fairfield in Melbourne by train is about 1 hr 19 min.

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

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

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

    The ride from Lara to Fairfield costs A$5.30.

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