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How to get from Lara to Parkdale by train?

By train

To get from Lara to Parkdale in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG train from Lara station to Footscray station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the WERRIBEE train and finally take the FRANKSTON train from Flinders Street station to Mentone station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 12 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

132minA$5.30
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Train - WERRIBEE
WERRIBEE
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Walk to Parkdale
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
    Footscray
    41 min
  • 4
    Train - WERRIBEEWERRIBEE
    Wait for train
    WERRIBEE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    13 min
  • 6
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    Frankston
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Mentone
    37 min
  • 8
    Walk to Parkdale
    Walk to
    Parkdale
    1.62 km • 21 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by train via GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, PAKENHAM and FRANKSTON

To get from Lara to Parkdale in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG train from Lara station to Southern Cross station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PAKENHAM train and finally take the FRANKSTON train from Flinders Street station to Mentone station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 12 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

132minA$5.30
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Walk to Parkdale
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
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    4 min
  • 6
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    Frankston
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Mentone
    37 min
  • 8
    Walk to Parkdale
    Walk to
    Parkdale
    1.62 km • 21 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Lara to Parkdale

The distance between Lara, Melbourne and Parkdale, Melbourne is approximately 91.57 km, which can typically be travelled in 132 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Lara to Parkdale 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 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 Parkdale, Melbourne

Parkdale is located at Parkdale, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Parkdale Railway Station/Parkers Rd (Parkdale).

Train stations close to Parkdale:

  • Parkdale Railway Station
  • Mentone
  • Mordialloc

Bus stations close to Parkdale:

  • Parkdale Railway Station/Parkers Rd (Parkdale)
  • Parkdale Station/Como Pde East (Parkdale)
  • Nepean Hwy/Parkers Rd (Parkdale)

Alternative route by train via GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, PAKENHAM and FRANKSTON

To get from Lara to Parkdale in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG train from Lara station to Southern Cross station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PAKENHAM train and finally take the FRANKSTON train from Flinders Street station to Mentone station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 12 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

132minA$5.30
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Walk to Parkdale
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
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    4 min
  • 6
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    Frankston
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Mentone
    37 min
  • 8
    Walk to Parkdale
    Walk to
    Parkdale
    1.62 km • 21 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 132 minutes, using Bus line GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, Bus line WERRIBEE, Bus line FRANKSTON.

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

    The alternative route takes 132 minutes, using Bus line GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, Bus line PAKENHAM, Bus line FRANKSTON.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 12 min.

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

    The GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG train line goes from Melbourne station near Lara to Footscray station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Footscray station near Parkdale in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from Lara to Parkdale in Melbourne by train?

    The total travel time between Lara and Parkdale in Melbourne by train is about 2 hr 12 min.

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

    Get off the train at the Footscray station, which is closest to Parkdale in Melbourne.

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

    The ride from Lara to Parkdale costs A$5.30.

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