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

By bus and train

To get from Nhill to Lara in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT bus from Information Centre/Western Hwy (Nhill) station to Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON train and finally take the GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG train from Deer Park station to Lara station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 57 min. The ride fare is A$19.60.

357minA$19.60
Walk to bus stationBus - NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT
NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Leaves from Information Centre/Western Hwy (Nhill)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Information Centre/Western Hwy (Nhill)
    ID 17834
    620 m • 8 min
  • 2
    Bus - NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARATNHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT
    Wait for bus
    NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central)
    ID 82
    227 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ballarat Station
    90 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTONBALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Wait for train
    BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Melbourne
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Deer Park
    63 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
    28 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT, BENDIGO - GEELONG VIA BALLARAT and GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG

To get from Nhill to Lara in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT bus from Information Centre/Western Hwy (Nhill) station to Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BENDIGO - GEELONG VIA BALLARAT bus and finally take the GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG train from Geelong station to Lara station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 6 hr 4 min. The ride fare is A$18.22.

364minA$18.22
Walk to bus stationBus - NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT
NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT
Bus - BENDIGO - GEELONG VIA BALLARAT
BENDIGO - GEELONG VIA BALLARAT
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Leaves from Information Centre/Western Hwy (Nhill)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Information Centre/Western Hwy (Nhill)
    ID 17834
    620 m • 8 min
  • 2
    Bus - NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARATNHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT
    Wait for bus
    NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central)
    ID 82
    227 min
  • 4
    Bus - BENDIGO - GEELONG VIA BALLARATBENDIGO - GEELONG VIA BALLARAT
    Wait for bus
    BENDIGO - GEELONG VIA BALLARAT
    Geelong
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Geelong Railway Station (Geelong)
    ID 3252
    95 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Geelong
    180 m • 3 min
  • 7
    Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONGGEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Wait for train
    GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Melbourne
  • 8
    Ride to train station Lara
    Ride to train station
    Lara
    13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Nhill to Lara

The distance between Nhill, Melbourne and Lara, Melbourne is approximately 411.93 km, which can typically be travelled in 357 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Nhill 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 Nhill

Nhill is located at Nhill, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Information Centre/Western Hwy (Nhill).

Bus stations close to Nhill:

  • Information Centre/Western Hwy (Nhill)

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)

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT, BENDIGO - GEELONG VIA BALLARAT and GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG

To get from Nhill to Lara in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT bus from Information Centre/Western Hwy (Nhill) station to Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BENDIGO - GEELONG VIA BALLARAT bus and finally take the GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG train from Geelong station to Lara station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 6 hr 4 min. The ride fare is A$18.22.

364minA$18.22
Walk to bus stationBus - NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT
NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT
Bus - BENDIGO - GEELONG VIA BALLARAT
BENDIGO - GEELONG VIA BALLARAT
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Leaves from Information Centre/Western Hwy (Nhill)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Information Centre/Western Hwy (Nhill)
    ID 17834
    620 m • 8 min
  • 2
    Bus - NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARATNHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT
    Wait for bus
    NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central)
    ID 82
    227 min
  • 4
    Bus - BENDIGO - GEELONG VIA BALLARATBENDIGO - GEELONG VIA BALLARAT
    Wait for bus
    BENDIGO - GEELONG VIA BALLARAT
    Geelong
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Geelong Railway Station (Geelong)
    ID 3252
    95 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Geelong
    180 m • 3 min
  • 7
    Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONGGEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Wait for train
    GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Melbourne
  • 8
    Ride to train station Lara
    Ride to train station
    Lara
    13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 357 minutes, using Bus line NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT, Bus line BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON, Bus line GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG.

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

    The alternative route takes 364 minutes, using Bus line NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT, Bus line BENDIGO - GEELONG VIA BALLARAT, Bus line GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 5 hr 57 min.

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

    The NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT bus line goes from Information Centre/Western Hwy (Nhill) station near Nhill to Melbourne station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Melbourne station near Lara in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Nhill and Lara in Melbourne by bus and train is about 5 hr 57 min.

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

    Get on the NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT bus from the Information Centre/Western Hwy (Nhill) stop near Nhill in Melbourne.

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

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

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

    The ride from Nhill to Lara costs A$19.60.

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