The average bus between Stawell and Lorne takes 12h 31m and the fastest bus takes 6h 18m. The bus service runs several times per day from Stawell to Lorne. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Stawell and Lorne. The earliest departure is at 7:01 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Stawell is at 2:45 PM which arrives into Lorne at 12:04 PM. All services require a transfer at Ballarat Station/Lydiard St and take an average of 12h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Stawell to Lorne? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Stawell to Lorne. However, there are services departing from Stawell station and arriving at Lorne station via Ballarat Station/Lydiard St station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 31m.
Stawell to Lorne bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Stawell Station/Napier St.
Stawell to Lorne bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Lorne Hotel/Great Ocean Rd station.
The distance between Stawell and Lorne is 195.7 km. The road distance is 287 km.
You can take a bus from Stawell Station/Napier St to Lorne Hotel/Great Ocean Rd via Ballarat Station/Lydiard St and Geelong Station/Railway Tce in around 6h 50m.