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

By bus and train

To get from Lara to Olinda in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG train from Lara station to Southern Cross station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BELGRAVE train and finally take the 688 bus from Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy (Upper Ferntree Gully) station to Parsons Lane/Monash Ave (Olinda) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 53 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

173minA$5.30
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Bus - 688
688
Walk to Olinda
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
    48 min
  • 4
    Train - BELGRAVEBELGRAVE
    Wait for train
    BELGRAVE
    Belgrave
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Upper Ferntree Gully
    61 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy (Upper Ferntree Gully)
    ID 18863
    120 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 688688
    Wait for bus
    688
    Croydon
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Parsons Lane/Monash Ave (Olinda)
    ID 8911
    24 min
  • 9
    Walk to Olinda
    Walk to
    Olinda
    10 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Lara to Olinda

The distance between Lara, Melbourne and Olinda, Melbourne is approximately 115.22 km, which can typically be travelled in 173 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Lara to Olinda 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 Walkers Rd/Curletts Rd (Lara).

Train stations close to Lara:

  • Lara

Bus stations close to Lara:

  • Walkers Rd/Curletts Rd (Lara)
  • Mcclelland Ave/Rennie St (Lara)
  • The Esperence/Mcclelland Ave (Lara)

Public transport stations close to Olinda, Melbourne

Olinda is located at Olinda, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Parsons Lane/Monash Ave (Olinda).

Bus stations close to Olinda:

  • Parsons Lane/Monash Ave (Olinda)
  • Cuckoo Restaurant/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Olinda)
  • Olinda Hall/Olinda-Monbulk Rd (Olinda)

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 173 minutes, using Bus line GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, Bus line BELGRAVE, Bus line 688.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 53 min.

  • Which train line goes from Lara to Olinda 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 one train line and one bus line till Southern Cross station near Olinda in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Lara and Olinda in Melbourne by train and bus is about 2 hr 53 min.

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

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

  • How much is the total train and bus fare from Lara to Olinda?

    The ride from Lara to Olinda costs A$5.30.

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