How to get from Swanston St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City) to Lara by train?

From Swanston St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City) to Lara by train

To get from Swanston St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City) to Lara in Melbourne, take the PAKENHAM train from Melbourne Central 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 1 hr 3 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

63minA$5.30
Walk to train stationTrain - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Leaves from Melbourne Central

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    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Melbourne Central
    260 m • 4 min
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    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
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    PAKENHAM
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    4 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

From Swanston St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City) to Lara by train and tram

To get from Swanston St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City) to Lara in Melbourne, take the 96 tram from 6-Swanston St/Bourke St (Melbourne City) station to 122-Southern Cross Railway Station/Spencer St (Melbourne City) 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 1 hr 13 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

73minA$5.30
Walk to tram stationTram - 96
96
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Leaves from 6-Swanston St/Bourke St (Melbourne City)

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    Walk to tram station
    6-Swanston St/Bourke St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17593
    400 m • 6 min
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    Tram - 9696
    Wait for tram
    96
    St Kilda Beach
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    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    122-Southern Cross Railway Station/Spencer St (Melbourne City)
    ID 18194
    10 min
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    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONGGEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Wait for train
    GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Geelong
  • 6
    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 Swanston St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City) to Lara

The distance between Swanston St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City), Melbourne and Lara, Melbourne is approximately 67.4 km, which can typically be travelled in 63 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Swanston St/Lonsdale 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 Swanston St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City)

Swanston St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City) is located at Swanston St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City), Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Melbourne Central/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City).

Bus stations close to Swanston St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City):

  • Melbourne Central/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City)
  • Little Lonsdale St/Russell St (Melbourne City)
  • Elizabeth St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City)

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

From Swanston St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City) to Lara by train and tram

To get from Swanston St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City) to Lara in Melbourne, take the 96 tram from 6-Swanston St/Bourke St (Melbourne City) station to 122-Southern Cross Railway Station/Spencer St (Melbourne City) 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 1 hr 13 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

73minA$5.30
Walk to tram stationTram - 96
96
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Leaves from 6-Swanston St/Bourke St (Melbourne City)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    6-Swanston St/Bourke St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17593
    400 m • 6 min
  • 2
    Tram - 9696
    Wait for tram
    96
    St Kilda Beach
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    122-Southern Cross Railway Station/Spencer St (Melbourne City)
    ID 18194
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONGGEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Wait for train
    GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Geelong
  • 6
    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 Swanston St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City) to Lara?

    The fastest way takes 63 minutes, using Bus line PAKENHAM, Bus line GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG.

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

    The alternative route takes 73 minutes, using Bus line 96, Bus line GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 3 min.

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

    The PAKENHAM train line goes from Melbourne Central station near Swanston St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City) to City (Flinders Street) station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till City (Flinders Street) station near Lara in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Swanston St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City) and Lara in Melbourne by train is about 1 hr 3 min.

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

    Get on the PAKENHAM train from the Melbourne Central station near Swanston St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City) in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the train at the City (Flinders Street) station, which is closest to Lara in Melbourne.

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

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

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