How to get from Lorne to Epping by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Lorne to Epping in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & APOLLO BAY bus from Lorne Hotel/Great Ocean Rd (Lorne) station to Moorabool St/Malop St (Geelong) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC train and finally take the MERNDA train from Southern Cross station to Epping station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 16 min. The ride fare is A$21.30.

256minA$21.30
Walk to bus stationBus - WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & APOLLO BAY
WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & APOLLO BAY
Train - WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Walk to Epping
Leaves from Lorne Hotel/Great Ocean Rd (Lorne)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lorne Hotel/Great Ocean Rd (Lorne)
    ID 45478
    70 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & APOLLO BAYWARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & APOLLO BAY
    Wait for bus
    WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & APOLLO BAY
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Moorabool St/Malop St (Geelong)
    ID 17681
    104 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Geelong
    630 m • 9 min
  • 5
    Train - WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLACWARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
    Wait for train
    WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
    Melbourne
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    61 min
  • 7
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    Mernda
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Epping
    45 min
  • 9
    Walk to Epping
    Walk to
    Epping
    1.43 km • 19 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via GEELONG - APOLLO BAY VIA LORNE, TORQUAY, WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC and MERNDA

To get from Lorne to Epping in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the GEELONG - APOLLO BAY VIA LORNE, TORQUAY bus from Lorne Hotel/Great Ocean Rd (Lorne) station to Moorabool St/Malop St (Geelong) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC train and finally take the MERNDA train from Southern Cross station to Epping station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 16 min. The ride fare is A$21.30.

256minA$21.30
Walk to bus stationBus - GEELONG - APOLLO BAY VIA LORNE, TORQUAY
GEELONG - APOLLO BAY VIA LORNE, TORQUAY
Train - WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Walk to Epping
Leaves from Lorne Hotel/Great Ocean Rd (Lorne)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lorne Hotel/Great Ocean Rd (Lorne)
    ID 45478
    70 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - GEELONG - APOLLO BAY VIA LORNE, TORQUAYGEELONG - APOLLO BAY VIA LORNE, TORQUAY
    Wait for bus
    GEELONG - APOLLO BAY VIA LORNE, TORQUAY
    Geelong
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Moorabool St/Malop St (Geelong)
    ID 17681
    104 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Geelong
    630 m • 9 min
  • 5
    Train - WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLACWARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
    Wait for train
    WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
    Melbourne
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    61 min
  • 7
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    Mernda
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Epping
    45 min
  • 9
    Walk to Epping
    Walk to
    Epping
    1.43 km • 19 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Lorne to Epping

The distance between Lorne, Melbourne and Epping, Melbourne is approximately 176.81 km, which can typically be travelled in 256 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Lorne to Epping by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Lorne

Lorne is located at Lorne, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Lorne Hotel/Great Ocean Rd (Lorne).

Bus stations close to Lorne:

  • Lorne Hotel/Great Ocean Rd (Lorne)
  • Lorne Visitor Centre/Great Ocean Rd (Lorne)

Public transport stations close to Epping, Melbourne

Epping is located at Epping, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Northern Hospital/Cooper St (Epping).

Train stations close to Epping:

  • Epping
  • Lalor
  • Thomastown

Bus stations close to Epping:

  • Northern Hospital/Cooper St (Epping)
  • Northern Hospital (Epping)
  • Epping Plaza Sc/Cooper St (Epping)

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via GEELONG - APOLLO BAY VIA LORNE, TORQUAY, WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC and MERNDA

To get from Lorne to Epping in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the GEELONG - APOLLO BAY VIA LORNE, TORQUAY bus from Lorne Hotel/Great Ocean Rd (Lorne) station to Moorabool St/Malop St (Geelong) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC train and finally take the MERNDA train from Southern Cross station to Epping station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 16 min. The ride fare is A$21.30.

256minA$21.30
Walk to bus stationBus - GEELONG - APOLLO BAY VIA LORNE, TORQUAY
GEELONG - APOLLO BAY VIA LORNE, TORQUAY
Train - WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Walk to Epping
Leaves from Lorne Hotel/Great Ocean Rd (Lorne)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lorne Hotel/Great Ocean Rd (Lorne)
    ID 45478
    70 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - GEELONG - APOLLO BAY VIA LORNE, TORQUAYGEELONG - APOLLO BAY VIA LORNE, TORQUAY
    Wait for bus
    GEELONG - APOLLO BAY VIA LORNE, TORQUAY
    Geelong
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Moorabool St/Malop St (Geelong)
    ID 17681
    104 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Geelong
    630 m • 9 min
  • 5
    Train - WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLACWARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
    Wait for train
    WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
    Melbourne
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    61 min
  • 7
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    Mernda
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Epping
    45 min
  • 9
    Walk to Epping
    Walk to
    Epping
    1.43 km • 19 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Lorne to Epping?

    The fastest way takes 256 minutes, using Bus line WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & APOLLO BAY, Bus line WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC, Bus line MERNDA.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Lorne to Epping?

    The alternative route takes 256 minutes, using Bus line GEELONG - APOLLO BAY VIA LORNE, TORQUAY, Bus line WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC, Bus line MERNDA.

  • Is there a direct bus between Lorne and Epping in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 16 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Lorne to Epping in Melbourne?

    The WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & APOLLO BAY bus line goes from Lorne Hotel/Great Ocean Rd (Lorne) station near Lorne to Melbourne station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Melbourne station near Epping in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from Lorne to Epping in Melbourne by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Lorne and Epping in Melbourne by bus and train is about 4 hr 16 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Lorne to get to Epping in Melbourne?

    Get on the WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & APOLLO BAY bus from the Lorne Hotel/Great Ocean Rd (Lorne) stop near Lorne in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Lorne and Epping in Melbourne?

    Get off the bus at the Melbourne station, which is closest to Epping in Melbourne.

  • How much is the bus fare from Lorne to Epping?

    The ride from Lorne to Epping costs A$21.30.

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