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How to get from 5-Swanston St/Flinders St (Melbourne City) to Lara by train?

From 5-Swanston St/Flinders St (Melbourne City) to Lara by train

To get from 5-Swanston St/Flinders St (Melbourne City) to Lara in Melbourne, take the MERNDA train from Flinders Street station to Southern Cross station. Next, take the GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG train from Southern Cross station to Lara station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 57 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

57minA$5.30
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Leaves from Flinders Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    5-Swanston St/Flinders St (Melbourne City)
  • 2
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    Mernda
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    3 min
  • 4
    Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONGGEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Wait for train
    GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Geelong
  • 5
    Ride to train station Lara
    Ride to train station
    Lara
    47 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from 5-Swanston St/Flinders St (Melbourne City) to Lara by train via HURSTBRIDGE and GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG

To get from 5-Swanston St/Flinders St (Melbourne City) to Lara in Melbourne, take the HURSTBRIDGE train from Flinders Street station to Southern Cross station. Next, take the GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG train from Southern Cross station to Lara station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 57 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

57minA$5.30
Train - HURSTBRIDGE
HURSTBRIDGE
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Leaves from Flinders Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    5-Swanston St/Flinders St (Melbourne City)
  • 2
    Train - HURSTBRIDGEHURSTBRIDGE
    Wait for train
    HURSTBRIDGE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    3 min
  • 4
    Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONGGEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Wait for train
    GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Geelong
  • 5
    Ride to train station Lara
    Ride to train station
    Lara
    47 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from 5-Swanston St/Flinders St (Melbourne City) to Lara

The distance between 5-Swanston St/Flinders St (Melbourne City), Melbourne and Lara, Melbourne is approximately 67.09 km, which can typically be travelled in 57 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 5-Swanston St/Flinders St (Melbourne City) to Lara 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 5-Swanston St/Flinders St (Melbourne City)

5-Swanston St/Flinders St (Melbourne City) is located at 5-Swanston St/Flinders St (Melbourne City), Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Flinders Street.

Train stations close to 5-Swanston St/Flinders St (Melbourne City):

  • Flinders Street

Bus stations close to 5-Swanston St/Flinders St (Melbourne City):

  • Bourke St/Queen St (Melbourne City)
  • Kavanagh St/Southbank Bvd (Southbank)
  • City Rd/Southbank Bvd (Southbank)

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)

Alternative route from 5-Swanston St/Flinders St (Melbourne City) to Lara by train via HURSTBRIDGE and GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG

To get from 5-Swanston St/Flinders St (Melbourne City) to Lara in Melbourne, take the HURSTBRIDGE train from Flinders Street station to Southern Cross station. Next, take the GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG train from Southern Cross station to Lara station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 57 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

57minA$5.30
Train - HURSTBRIDGE
HURSTBRIDGE
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Leaves from Flinders Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    5-Swanston St/Flinders St (Melbourne City)
  • 2
    Train - HURSTBRIDGEHURSTBRIDGE
    Wait for train
    HURSTBRIDGE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    3 min
  • 4
    Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONGGEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Wait for train
    GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Geelong
  • 5
    Ride to train station Lara
    Ride to train station
    Lara
    47 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from 5-Swanston St/Flinders St (Melbourne City) to Lara?

    The fastest way takes 57 minutes, using Bus line MERNDA, Bus line GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG.

  • What is the alternative route to get from 5-Swanston St/Flinders St (Melbourne City) to Lara?

    The alternative route takes 57 minutes, using Bus line HURSTBRIDGE, Bus line GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG.

  • Is there a direct train between 5-Swanston St/Flinders St (Melbourne City) and Lara in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 57 min.

  • Which train line goes from 5-Swanston St/Flinders St (Melbourne City) to Lara in Melbourne?

    The MERNDA train line goes from Mernda station near 5-Swanston St/Flinders St (Melbourne City) to Southern Cross station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Southern Cross station near Lara in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from 5-Swanston St/Flinders St (Melbourne City) to Lara in Melbourne by train?

    The total travel time between 5-Swanston St/Flinders St (Melbourne City) and Lara in Melbourne by train is about 57 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near 5-Swanston St/Flinders St (Melbourne City) to get to Lara in Melbourne?

    Get on the MERNDA train from the Mernda station near 5-Swanston St/Flinders St (Melbourne City) in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between 5-Swanston St/Flinders St (Melbourne City) and Lara in Melbourne?

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

  • How much is the train fare from 5-Swanston St/Flinders St (Melbourne City) to Lara?

    The ride from 5-Swanston St/Flinders St (Melbourne City) to Lara costs A$5.30.

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