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

By bus and train

To get from Lara to Guildford 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 MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY train and finally take the MELBOURNE - MARYBOROUGH VIA CASTLEMAINE bus from Castlemaine Railway Station (Castlemaine) station to Guildford General Store/Midland Hwy (Guildford) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 49 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

169minA$13.84
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Train - MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
Bus - MELBOURNE - MARYBOROUGH VIA CASTLEMAINE
MELBOURNE - MARYBOROUGH VIA CASTLEMAINE
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
    42 min
  • 4
    Train - MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURYMELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
    Wait for train
    MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
    Bendigo
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Castlemaine
    78 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Castlemaine Railway Station (Castlemaine)
    ID 16231
    10 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - MELBOURNE - MARYBOROUGH VIA CASTLEMAINEMELBOURNE - MARYBOROUGH VIA CASTLEMAINE
    Wait for bus
    MELBOURNE - MARYBOROUGH VIA CASTLEMAINE
    Maryborough
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Guildford General Store/Midland Hwy (Guildford)
    Ride to bus station
    Guildford General Store/Midland Hwy (Guildford)
    ID 17146
    12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Lara to Guildford

The distance between Lara, Melbourne and Guildford, Melbourne is approximately 192.06 km, which can typically be travelled in 169 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Lara to Guildford 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 Guildford, Melbourne

Guildford is located at Guildford, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Guildford General Store/Midland Hwy (Guildford).

Bus stations close to Guildford:

  • Guildford General Store/Midland Hwy (Guildford)

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 169 minutes, using Bus line GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, Bus line MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY, Bus line MELBOURNE - MARYBOROUGH VIA CASTLEMAINE.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 49 min.

  • Which train line goes from Lara to Guildford 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 and one bus line till Footscray station near Guildford in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Lara and Guildford in Melbourne by train and bus is about 2 hr 49 min.

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

    Get off the train at the Footscray stop, which is closest to Guildford in Melbourne.

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

    The ride from Lara to Guildford costs A$13.84.

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