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

From Lara to Merbein by bus and train

To get from Lara to Merbein in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG train from Lara station to Southern Cross station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT bus and finally take the 250/300 bus from Eighth St/Deakin Ave (Mildura) station to Merbein Post Office/Railway Ave (Merbein) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 12 hr 16 min. The ride fare is A$22.38.

736minA$22.38
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Bus - MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT
MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT
Bus - 250/300
250/300
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
    Southern Cross
    51 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City)
    ID 20836
    260 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARATMELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT
    Wait for bus
    MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT
    Mildura
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mildura Railway Station (Mildura)
    ID 17976
    549 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Eighth St/Deakin Ave (Mildura)
    ID 37041
    410 m • 6 min
  • 8
    Bus - 250/300250/300
    Wait for bus
    250/300
    Merbein
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Merbein Post Office/Railway Ave (Merbein)
    Ride to bus station
    Merbein Post Office/Railway Ave (Merbein)
    ID 37256
    42 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Lara to Merbein

The distance between Lara, Melbourne and Merbein, Melbourne is approximately 681.32 km, which can typically be travelled in 736 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Lara to Merbein 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 Lara Station/Hicks St (Lara).

Train stations close to Lara:

  • Lara

Bus stations close to Lara:

  • Lara Station/Hicks St (Lara)
  • Mcclelland Ave/Rennie St (Lara)
  • The Esperence/Mcclelland Ave (Lara)

Public transport stations close to Merbein, Melbourne

Merbein is located at Merbein, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Merbein Post Office/Railway Ave (Merbein).

Bus stations close to Merbein:

  • Merbein Post Office/Railway Ave (Merbein)
  • Fisher Lane/Calder Hwy (Merbein)
  • Game St/Calder Hwy (Merbein)

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 736 minutes, using Bus line GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, Bus line MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT, Bus line 250/300.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 12 hr 16 min.

  • Which train line goes from Lara to Merbein in Melbourne?

    The GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG train line goes from Melbourne station near Lara to Southern Cross station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Southern Cross station near Merbein in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Lara and Merbein in Melbourne by train and bus is about 12 hr 16 min.

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

    Get off the train at the Southern Cross stop, which is closest to Merbein in Melbourne.

  • How much is the train fare from Lara to Merbein?

    The ride from Lara to Merbein costs A$22.38.

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