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

The cheapest way to get from Stawell to Lorne is to bus which costs $3 - $50 and takes 6h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Stawell to Lorne is to drive which takes 3h 10m and costs $40 - $65.

Is there a direct bus between Stawell and Lorne?

No, there is no direct bus from Stawell station to Lorne. However, there are services departing from Stawell Station/Napier St and arriving at Lorne Hotel/Great Ocean Rd via Ballarat Station/Lydiard St and Geelong Station/Railway Tce. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 50m.

How far is it from Stawell to Lorne?

The distance between Stawell and Lorne is 284 km. The road distance is 241.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Stawell to Lorne without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 4m and costs $65 - $160.

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

It takes approximately 6h 4m to get from Stawell to Lorne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Stawell to Lorne bus from?

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

Where does the Stawell to Lorne bus arrive?

Stawell to Lorne bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Ballarat Station/Lydiard St.

Can I drive from Stawell to Lorne?

Yes, the driving distance between Stawell to Lorne is 241 km. It takes approximately 3h 10m to drive from Stawell to Lorne.

Where can I stay near Lorne?

There are 512+ hotels available in Lorne.

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

There are 3 ways to get from Stawell 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 Stawell Station to North Shore Stationtrain The Overland
2. Take the bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Lorne Visitor Centre/Great Ocean Rdbus Coach
6h 4m
$67–153
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Stawell Station/Napier St to Ballarat Station/Lydiard Stbus
2. Take the bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Geelong Station/Railway Tcebus
3. Take the bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Lorne Hotel/Great Ocean Rdbus
6h 50m
$4–45
Drive 241.4 km
1. Drive from Stawell to Lornecar 241.4 km
3h 10m
$44–63

Stawell to Lorne by train and bus

2Weekly Services

6h 4mAverage Duration

$67Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Stawell to Lorne.

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Distance: 284.5 km
Duration: 6h 4m

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

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.

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