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

By bus and train

To get from Altona to Lorne in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the WERRIBEE train from Westona station to Footscray station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC train and finally take the WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & APOLLO BAY bus from Geelong Railway Station (Geelong) station to Lorne Hotel/Great Ocean Rd (Lorne) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 29 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

209minA$13.84
Train - WERRIBEE
WERRIBEE
Train - WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
Bus - WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & APOLLO BAY
WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & APOLLO BAY
Leaves from Westona

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Altona
  • 2
    Train - WERRIBEEWERRIBEE
    Wait for train
    WERRIBEE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Footscray
    21 min
  • 4
    Train - WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLACWARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
    Wait for train
    WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
    Warrnambool
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Geelong
    50 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Geelong Railway Station (Geelong)
    ID 3252
    180 m • 3 min
  • 7
    Bus - WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & APOLLO BAYWARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & APOLLO BAY
    Wait for bus
    WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & APOLLO BAY
    Warrnambool
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Lorne Hotel/Great Ocean Rd (Lorne)
    Ride to bus station
    Lorne Hotel/Great Ocean Rd (Lorne)
    ID 45477
    96 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

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

To get from Altona to Lorne in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the WERRIBEE train from Westona station to Footscray station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC train and finally take the GEELONG - APOLLO BAY VIA LORNE, TORQUAY bus from Geelong Railway Station (Geelong) station to Lorne Hotel/Great Ocean Rd (Lorne) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 29 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

209minA$13.84
Train - WERRIBEE
WERRIBEE
Train - WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
Bus - GEELONG - APOLLO BAY VIA LORNE, TORQUAY
GEELONG - APOLLO BAY VIA LORNE, TORQUAY
Leaves from Westona

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Altona
  • 2
    Train - WERRIBEEWERRIBEE
    Wait for train
    WERRIBEE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Footscray
    21 min
  • 4
    Train - WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLACWARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
    Wait for train
    WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
    Warrnambool
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Geelong
    50 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Geelong Railway Station (Geelong)
    ID 3252
    180 m • 3 min
  • 7
    Bus - GEELONG - APOLLO BAY VIA LORNE, TORQUAYGEELONG - APOLLO BAY VIA LORNE, TORQUAY
    Wait for bus
    GEELONG - APOLLO BAY VIA LORNE, TORQUAY
    Apollo Bay
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Lorne Hotel/Great Ocean Rd (Lorne)
    Ride to bus station
    Lorne Hotel/Great Ocean Rd (Lorne)
    ID 45477
    96 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Altona to Lorne

The distance between Altona, Melbourne and Lorne, Melbourne is approximately 159.65 km, which can typically be travelled in 209 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Altona to Lorne 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 Altona

Altona is located at Altona, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Westona Railway Station/Maidstone St (Altona).

Train stations close to Altona:

  • Laverton
  • Seaholme
  • Westona

Bus stations close to Altona:

  • Westona Railway Station/Maidstone St (Altona)
  • Maidstone St/Civic Pde (Altona)
  • Linnet St/Maidstone St (Altona)

Public transport stations close to Lorne, Melbourne

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)

Related Routes

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

To get from Altona to Lorne in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the WERRIBEE train from Westona station to Footscray station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC train and finally take the GEELONG - APOLLO BAY VIA LORNE, TORQUAY bus from Geelong Railway Station (Geelong) station to Lorne Hotel/Great Ocean Rd (Lorne) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 29 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

209minA$13.84
Train - WERRIBEE
WERRIBEE
Train - WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
Bus - GEELONG - APOLLO BAY VIA LORNE, TORQUAY
GEELONG - APOLLO BAY VIA LORNE, TORQUAY
Leaves from Westona

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Altona
  • 2
    Train - WERRIBEEWERRIBEE
    Wait for train
    WERRIBEE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Footscray
    21 min
  • 4
    Train - WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLACWARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
    Wait for train
    WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
    Warrnambool
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Geelong
    50 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Geelong Railway Station (Geelong)
    ID 3252
    180 m • 3 min
  • 7
    Bus - GEELONG - APOLLO BAY VIA LORNE, TORQUAYGEELONG - APOLLO BAY VIA LORNE, TORQUAY
    Wait for bus
    GEELONG - APOLLO BAY VIA LORNE, TORQUAY
    Apollo Bay
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Lorne Hotel/Great Ocean Rd (Lorne)
    Ride to bus station
    Lorne Hotel/Great Ocean Rd (Lorne)
    ID 45477
    96 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 209 minutes, using Bus line WERRIBEE, Bus line WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC, Bus line WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & APOLLO BAY.

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

    The alternative route takes 209 minutes, using Bus line WERRIBEE, Bus line WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC, Bus line GEELONG - APOLLO BAY VIA LORNE, TORQUAY.

  • Is there a direct train between Altona and Lorne in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 29 min.

  • Which train line goes from Altona to Lorne in Melbourne?

    The WERRIBEE train line goes from City (Flinders Street) station near Altona to Footscray station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Footscray station near Lorne in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Altona and Lorne in Melbourne by train and bus is about 3 hr 29 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Altona to get to Lorne in Melbourne?

    Get on the WERRIBEE train from the City (Flinders Street) station near Altona in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Altona and Lorne in Melbourne?

    Get off the train at the Footscray stop, which is closest to Lorne in Melbourne.

  • How much is the total train and bus fare from Altona to Lorne?

    The ride from Altona to Lorne costs A$13.84.

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