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

The cheapest way to get from Mernda to Lorne is to train and bus which costs $14 - $35 and takes 4h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mernda to Lorne is to drive which takes 2h 11m and costs $30 - $50.

How far is it from Mernda to Lorne?

The distance between Mernda and Lorne is 184 km. The road distance is 171.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Mernda to Lorne without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 48m and costs $14 - $35.

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

It takes approximately 4h 48m to get from Mernda to Lorne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mernda to Lorne bus from?

Mernda to Lorne bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Riverdale Bvd/Bridge Inn Rd station.

Where does the Mernda to Lorne bus arrive?

Mernda to Lorne bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Northland Shopping Centre/Murray Rd station.

Can I drive from Mernda to Lorne?

Yes, the driving distance between Mernda to Lorne is 171 km. It takes approximately 2h 11m to drive from Mernda to Lorne.

Where can I stay near Lorne?

There are 518+ hotels available in Lorne.

Mernda to Lorne - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 86 tram, and car

Q: Is there a direct bus between Mernda and Lorne?

No, there is no direct bus from Mernda to Lorne. However, there are services departing from Riverdale Bvd/Bridge Inn Rd and arriving at Lorne Hotel/Great Ocean Rd via Northland Shopping Centre/Murray Rd, Sunshine Station/City Pl and Geelong Station/Railway Tce. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 58m.

There are 4 ways to get from Mernda to Lorne by train, bus, tram, or car

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Mernda Station to Flinders Street Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Geelong Stationtrain
3. Take the bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Lorne Visitor Centre/Great Ocean Rdbus
4h 48m
$14–32
Line 382 bus, line 903 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Riverdale Bvd/Bridge Inn Rd to Northland Shopping Centre/Murray Rdbus 382
2. Take the bus from Northland Shopping Centre/Murray Rd to Sunshine Station/Dickson Stbus 903
3. Take the bus from Sunshine Station/City Pl to Geelong Station/Railway Tcebus
4. Take the bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Lorne Hotel/Great Ocean Rdbus
6h 58m
$8–35
Line 86 tram, train, bus
1. Take the tram from Janefield Dr/Plenty Rd #70 to Spencer St/Bourke St #1tram 86
2. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Geelong Stationtrain
3. Take the bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Lorne Hotel/Great Ocean Rdbus
6h 11m
$21–38
Drive 171.2 km
1. Drive from Mernda to Lornecar 171.2 km
2h 11m
$32–46

Mernda to Lorne by train and bus

36Weekly Services

4h 48mAverage Duration

$14Cheapest Price

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Distance: 183.9 km
Duration: 4h 48m

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

You can take a bus from Riverdale Bvd/Bridge Inn Rd to Lorne Hotel/Great Ocean Rd via Northland Shopping Centre/Murray Rd, Sunshine Station/Dickson St, Sunshine Station/City Pl, and Geelong Station/Railway Tce in around 6h 58m.

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