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How to get from Lara to Frankston by train?

By train

To get from Lara to Frankston in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG train from Lara station to Footscray station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the WERRIBEE train and finally take the FRANKSTON train from Flinders Street station to Frankston station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 17 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

137minA$5.30
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Train - WERRIBEE
WERRIBEE
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
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
    Footscray
    41 min
  • 4
    Train - WERRIBEEWERRIBEE
    Wait for train
    WERRIBEE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    13 min
  • 6
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    Frankston
  • 7
    Ride to train station Frankston
    Ride to train station
    Frankston
    64 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by train via GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, PAKENHAM and FRANKSTON

To get from Lara to Frankston 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 PAKENHAM train and finally take the FRANKSTON train from Flinders Street station to Frankston station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 17 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

137minA$5.30
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
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 - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    4 min
  • 6
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    Frankston
  • 7
    Ride to train station Frankston
    Ride to train station
    Frankston
    64 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Lara to Frankston

The distance between Lara, Melbourne and Frankston, Melbourne is approximately 109.44 km, which can typically be travelled in 137 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Lara to Frankston 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 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 Frankston, Melbourne

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

Train stations close to Frankston:

  • Frankston
  • Leawarra
  • Kananook

Bus stations close to Frankston:

  • Frankston Railway Station/Young St (Frankston)
  • Frankston Station/Fletcher Rd (Frankston)
  • Frankston Railway Station/Fletcher Rd (Frankston)

Alternative route by train via GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, PAKENHAM and FRANKSTON

To get from Lara to Frankston 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 PAKENHAM train and finally take the FRANKSTON train from Flinders Street station to Frankston station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 17 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

137minA$5.30
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
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 - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    4 min
  • 6
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    Frankston
  • 7
    Ride to train station Frankston
    Ride to train station
    Frankston
    64 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 137 minutes, using Bus line GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, Bus line WERRIBEE, Bus line FRANKSTON.

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

    The alternative route takes 137 minutes, using Bus line GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, Bus line PAKENHAM, Bus line FRANKSTON.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 17 min.

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

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

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

    The total travel time between Lara and Frankston in Melbourne by train is about 2 hr 17 min.

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

    Get off the train at the Footscray station, which is closest to Frankston in Melbourne.

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

    The ride from Lara to Frankston costs A$5.30.

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