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

The cheapest way to get from Lorne to Melbourne is to bus and train which costs $8 - $23 and takes 3h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lorne to Melbourne is to drive which takes 1h 56m and costs $26 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Lorne and Melbourne?

No, there is no direct bus from Lorne to Melbourne. However, there are services departing from Lorne Visitor Centre/Great Ocean Rd and arriving at Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St via Geelong Station/Railway Tce. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 55m.

How far is it from Lorne to Melbourne?

The distance between Lorne and Melbourne is 172 km. The road distance is 139.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Lorne to Melbourne without a car is to taxi and train which takes 2h 23m and costs $85 - $110.

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

It takes approximately 2h 23m to get from Lorne to Melbourne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lorne to Melbourne bus from?

Lorne to Melbourne bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Lorne Visitor Centre/Great Ocean Rd station.

Where does the Lorne to Melbourne bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Lorne to Melbourne?

Yes, the driving distance between Lorne to Melbourne is 139 km. It takes approximately 1h 56m to drive from Lorne to Melbourne.

Where can I stay near Melbourne?

There are 5330+ hotels available in Melbourne.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Lorne to Melbourne by taxi, 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.

Taxi, train
best
1. Take the taxi from Lorne to Birregurra Station
2. Take the train from Birregurra Station to Southern Cross StationGeelong
2h 23m
$88–105
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lorne Visitor Centre/Great Ocean Rd to Geelong Station/Railway TceCoach
2. Take the bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer StGeelong
3h 55m
$2–28
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 Southern Cross StationGeelong
3h 6m
$8–23
Drive 139.1 km
1. Drive from Lorne to Melbourne139.1 km
1h 56m
$27–39

Lorne to Melbourne by bus and train

36Weekly Services

3h 6mAverage Duration

$8Cheapest Price

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Distance: 172.5 km
Duration: 2h 23m

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

You can take a bus from Lorne Visitor Centre/Great Ocean Rd to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St via Geelong Station/Railway Tce in around 3h 55m.

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