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

The cheapest way to get from Lorne to Colac is to drive which costs $10 - $15 and takes 47 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Lorne to Colac is to drive which takes 47 min and costs $10 - $15.

Is there a direct bus between Lorne and Colac?

No, there is no direct bus from Lorne to Colac. However, there are services departing from Lorne Hotel/Great Ocean Rd and arriving at Colac Bus Interchange/Gellibrand St via Visitor Information Centre/Great Ocean Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 29m.

How far is it from Lorne to Colac?

The distance between Lorne and Colac is 124 km. The road distance is 53.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Lorne to Colac without a car is to bus which takes 3h 29m and costs $5 - $19.

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

It takes approximately 3h 29m to get from Lorne to Colac, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lorne to Colac bus from?

Lorne to Colac bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Lorne Hotel/Great Ocean Rd station.

Where does the Lorne to Colac bus arrive?

Lorne to Colac bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Visitor Information Centre/Great Ocean Rd station.

Can I drive from Lorne to Colac?

Yes, the driving distance between Lorne to Colac is 54 km. It takes approximately 47 min to drive from Lorne to Colac.

Where can I stay near Colac?

There are 21+ hotels available in Colac.

Lorne to Colac - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 4 ways to get from Lorne to Colac by bus, car, taxi, or train

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

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Lorne Hotel/Great Ocean Rd to Visitor Information Centre/Great Ocean RdCoach
2. Take the bus from Visitor Information Centre/Great Ocean Rd to Colac Bus Interchange/Gellibrand StMarengo - Colac Via Forrest, Skenes Creek, Apollo Bay
3h 29m
$6–18
Drive 53.5 km
1. Drive from Lorne to Colac53.5 km
47 min
$11–15
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Lorne to Colac53.5 km
47 min
$110–130
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Lorne Visitor Centre/Great Ocean Rd to Geelong Station/Railway TceCoach
2. Take the train from Geelong Station to Colac StationGeelong
3h 51m
$8–23

Lorne to Colac by bus

6Weekly Buses

3h 29mAverage Duration

$6Cheapest Price

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Distance: 123.8 km
Duration: 3h 29m

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

You can take a bus from Lorne Hotel/Great Ocean Rd to Colac Bus Interchange/Gellibrand St via Visitor Information Centre/Great Ocean Rd in around 3h 29m.

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