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

By bus and train

To get from Maffra to Lara in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the SALE - MELBOURNE VIA TRARALGON bus from Pearson St/Johnson St (Maffra) station to Sale Railway Station (Sale) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON train and finally take the GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG train from Southern Cross station to Lara station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 26 min. The ride fare is A$21.30.

266minA$21.30
Walk to bus stationBus - SALE - MELBOURNE VIA TRARALGON
SALE - MELBOURNE VIA TRARALGON
Train - MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON
MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Leaves from Pearson St/Johnson St (Maffra)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Pearson St/Johnson St (Maffra)
    ID 17782
    360 m • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - SALE - MELBOURNE VIA TRARALGONSALE - MELBOURNE VIA TRARALGON
    Wait for bus
    SALE - MELBOURNE VIA TRARALGON
    Sale
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sale Railway Station (Sale)
    ID 16302
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Sale
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGONMELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON
    Wait for train
    MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON
    Melbourne
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    178 min
  • 7
    Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONGGEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Wait for train
    GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Geelong
  • 8
    Ride to train station Lara
    Ride to train station
    Lara
    46 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Maffra to Lara

The distance between Maffra, Melbourne and Lara, Melbourne is approximately 292.71 km, which can typically be travelled in 266 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Maffra to Lara 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 Maffra

Maffra is located at Maffra, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Munro St/Powerscourt St (Maffra).

Bus stations close to Maffra:

  • Munro St/Powerscourt St (Maffra)
  • Pearson St/Johnson St (Maffra)
  • Boisdale St/Johnson St (Maffra)

Public transport stations close to Lara, Melbourne

Lara is located at Lara, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Lara Railway Station (Lara).

Train stations close to Lara:

  • Lara

Bus stations close to Lara:

  • Lara Railway Station (Lara)
  • Lara Station/Hicks St (Lara)
  • Mcclelland Ave/Rennie St (Lara)

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 266 minutes, using Bus line SALE - MELBOURNE VIA TRARALGON, Bus line MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON, Bus line GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG.

  • Is there a direct bus between Maffra and Lara in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 26 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Maffra to Lara in Melbourne?

    The SALE - MELBOURNE VIA TRARALGON bus line goes from Pearson St/Johnson St (Maffra) station near Maffra to Sale station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Sale station near Lara in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Maffra and Lara in Melbourne by bus and train is about 4 hr 26 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Maffra to get to Lara in Melbourne?

    Get on the SALE - MELBOURNE VIA TRARALGON bus from the Pearson St/Johnson St (Maffra) stop near Maffra in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Maffra and Lara in Melbourne?

    Get off the bus at the Sale station, which is closest to Lara in Melbourne.

  • How much is the bus fare from Maffra to Lara?

    The ride from Maffra to Lara costs A$21.30.

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