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

By bus and train

To get from Lara to Somerton 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 CRAIGIEBURN train and finally take the 901 bus from Broadmeadows Station/Pascoe Vale Rd (Broadmeadows) station to Sydney Rd/Somerton Rd (Somerton) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 48 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

108minA$5.30
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Bus - 901
901
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 - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    Craigieburn
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Broadmeadows
    28 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Broadmeadows Station/Pascoe Vale Rd (Broadmeadows)
    ID 42291
    10 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 901901
    Wait for bus
    901
    Frankston
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Sydney Rd/Somerton Rd (Somerton)
    Ride to bus station
    Sydney Rd/Somerton Rd (Somerton)
    ID 22264
    19 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, CRAIGIEBURN and 532

To get from Lara to Somerton 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 CRAIGIEBURN train and finally take the 532 bus from Broadmeadows Station/Pascoe Vale Rd (Broadmeadows) station to Somerton Rd/Sydney Rd (Somerton) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 16 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

136minA$5.30
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Bus - 532
532
Walk to Somerton
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 - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    Craigieburn
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Broadmeadows
    28 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Broadmeadows Station/Pascoe Vale Rd (Broadmeadows)
    ID 21476
    10 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 532532
    Wait for bus
    532
    Craigieburn
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Somerton Rd/Sydney Rd (Somerton)
    ID 6791
    14 min
  • 9
    Walk to Somerton
    Walk to
    Somerton
    270 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Lara to Somerton

The distance between Lara, Melbourne and Somerton, Melbourne is approximately 90.61 km, which can typically be travelled in 108 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Lara to Somerton 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 Somerton, Melbourne

Somerton is located at Somerton, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Sydney Rd/Somerton Rd (Somerton).

Train stations close to Somerton:

  • Roxburgh Park
  • Upfield
  • Coolaroo

Bus stations close to Somerton:

  • Sydney Rd/Somerton Rd (Somerton)
  • Sydney Rd/Somerton Rd (Campbellfield)
  • Somerton Rd/Sydney Rd (Somerton)

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, CRAIGIEBURN and 532

To get from Lara to Somerton 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 CRAIGIEBURN train and finally take the 532 bus from Broadmeadows Station/Pascoe Vale Rd (Broadmeadows) station to Somerton Rd/Sydney Rd (Somerton) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 16 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

136minA$5.30
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Bus - 532
532
Walk to Somerton
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 - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    Craigieburn
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Broadmeadows
    28 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Broadmeadows Station/Pascoe Vale Rd (Broadmeadows)
    ID 21476
    10 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 532532
    Wait for bus
    532
    Craigieburn
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Somerton Rd/Sydney Rd (Somerton)
    ID 6791
    14 min
  • 9
    Walk to Somerton
    Walk to
    Somerton
    270 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 108 minutes, using Bus line GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, Bus line CRAIGIEBURN, Bus line 901.

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

    The alternative route takes 136 minutes, using Bus line GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, Bus line CRAIGIEBURN, Bus line 532.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 48 min.

  • Which train line goes from Lara to Somerton 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 Somerton in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Lara and Somerton in Melbourne by train and bus is about 1 hr 48 min.

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

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

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

    The ride from Lara to Somerton costs A$5.30.

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