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

By bus and train

To get from Lara to Princetown 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 Geelong station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GEELONG - APOLLO BAY VIA LORNE, TORQUAY bus and finally take the WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & APOLLO BAY bus from Visitor Information Centre/Great Ocean Rd (Apollo Bay) station to Old Ocean Rd/Great Ocean Rd (Princetown) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 35 min. The ride fare is A$15.82.

275minA$15.82
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Bus - GEELONG - APOLLO BAY VIA LORNE, TORQUAY
GEELONG - APOLLO BAY VIA LORNE, TORQUAY
Bus - WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & APOLLO BAY
WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & APOLLO BAY
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
    Geelong
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Geelong
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Geelong Railway Station (Geelong)
    ID 3252
    180 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - GEELONG - APOLLO BAY VIA LORNE, TORQUAYGEELONG - APOLLO BAY VIA LORNE, TORQUAY
    Wait for bus
    GEELONG - APOLLO BAY VIA LORNE, TORQUAY
    Apollo Bay
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Visitor Information Centre/Great Ocean Rd (Apollo Bay)
    ID 17720
    164 min
  • 7
    Bus - WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & APOLLO BAYWARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & APOLLO BAY
    Wait for bus
    WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & APOLLO BAY
    Warrnambool
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Old Ocean Rd/Great Ocean Rd (Princetown)
    Ride to bus station
    Old Ocean Rd/Great Ocean Rd (Princetown)
    ID 17723
    70 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Lara to Princetown

The distance between Lara, Melbourne and Princetown, Melbourne is approximately 209.7 km, which can typically be travelled in 275 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Lara to Princetown 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 Princetown, Melbourne

Princetown is located at Princetown, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Old Ocean Rd/Great Ocean Rd (Princetown).

Bus stations close to Princetown:

  • Old Ocean Rd/Great Ocean Rd (Princetown)

Related Routes

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 275 minutes, using Bus line GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, Bus line GEELONG - APOLLO BAY VIA LORNE, TORQUAY, Bus line WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & APOLLO BAY.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 35 min.

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

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

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

    The total travel time between Lara and Princetown in Melbourne by train and bus is about 4 hr 35 min.

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

    Get on the GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG train from the Geelong station near Lara in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Lara and Princetown in Melbourne?

    Get off the train at the Geelong stop, which is closest to Princetown in Melbourne.

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

    The ride from Lara to Princetown costs A$15.82.

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