What is the cheapest way to get from Castlemaine to Lorne?

The cheapest way to get from Castlemaine to Lorne is to bus which costs $3 - $35 and takes 6h 38m.

What is the fastest way to get from Castlemaine to Lorne?

The fastest way to get from Castlemaine to Lorne is to drive which takes 2h 56m and costs $35 - $55.

Is there a direct bus between Castlemaine and Lorne?

No, there is no direct bus from Castlemaine station to Lorne. However, there are services departing from Castlemaine Station/Kennedy St and arriving at Lorne Hotel/Great Ocean Rd via Geelong Station/Railway Tce. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 38m.

How far is it from Castlemaine to Lorne?

The distance between Castlemaine and Lorne is 265 km. The road distance is 201.1 km.

How do I travel from Castlemaine to Lorne without a car?

The best way to get from Castlemaine to Lorne without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 8m and costs $15 - $35.

How long does it take to get from Castlemaine to Lorne?

It takes approximately 5h 8m to get from Castlemaine to Lorne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Castlemaine to Lorne bus from?

Castlemaine to Lorne bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Castlemaine Station/Kennedy St.

Where does the Castlemaine to Lorne bus arrive?

Castlemaine to Lorne bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Geelong Station/Railway Tce.

Can I drive from Castlemaine to Lorne?

Yes, the driving distance between Castlemaine to Lorne is 201 km. It takes approximately 2h 56m to drive from Castlemaine to Lorne.

Where can I stay near Lorne?

There are 520+ hotels available in Lorne.

Castlemaine to Lorne - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Castlemaine to Lorne by train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Castlemaine Station to Footscray Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Footscray Station to Geelong Stationtrain
3. Take the bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Lorne Visitor Centre/Great Ocean Rdbus
5h 8m
$15–34
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Castlemaine Station/Kennedy St to Geelong Station/Railway Tcebus Coach
2. Take the bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Lorne Hotel/Great Ocean Rdbus Coach
6h 38m
$3–33
Drive 201.1 km
1. Drive from Castlemaine to Lornecar 201.1 km
2h 56m
$37–54

Castlemaine to Lorne by train and bus

36Weekly Services

5h 8mAverage Duration

$15Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Castlemaine to Lorne.

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Distance: 265.3 km
Duration: 5h 8m

What companies run services between Castlemaine, VIC, Australia and Lorne, VIC, Australia?

You can take a bus from Castlemaine Station/Kennedy St to Lorne Hotel/Great Ocean Rd via Geelong Station/Railway Tce in around 6h 38m.

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