How to get from Avondale Heights to Lorne by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Avondale Heights to Lorne in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 406 bus from Buckley St/Milleara Rd (Avondale Heights) station to Footscray station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG 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 26 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

206minA$8.54
Walk to bus stationBus - 406
406
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Bus - WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & APOLLO BAY
WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & APOLLO BAY
Leaves from Buckley St/Milleara Rd (Avondale Heights)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Buckley St/Milleara Rd (Avondale Heights)
    ID 8436
    450 m • 6 min
  • 2
    Bus - 406406
    Wait for bus
    406
    Footscray
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Footscray
    26 min
  • 4
    Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONGGEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Wait for train
    GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Geelong
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Geelong
    55 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 406, GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG and GEELONG - APOLLO BAY VIA LORNE, TORQUAY

To get from Avondale Heights to Lorne in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 406 bus from Buckley St/Milleara Rd (Avondale Heights) station to Footscray station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG 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 26 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

206minA$8.54
Walk to bus stationBus - 406
406
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Bus - GEELONG - APOLLO BAY VIA LORNE, TORQUAY
GEELONG - APOLLO BAY VIA LORNE, TORQUAY
Leaves from Buckley St/Milleara Rd (Avondale Heights)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Buckley St/Milleara Rd (Avondale Heights)
    ID 8436
    450 m • 6 min
  • 2
    Bus - 406406
    Wait for bus
    406
    Footscray
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Footscray
    26 min
  • 4
    Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONGGEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Wait for train
    GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Geelong
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Geelong
    55 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 Avondale Heights to Lorne

The distance between Avondale Heights, Melbourne and Lorne, Melbourne is approximately 158.21 km, which can typically be travelled in 206 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Avondale Heights 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 Avondale Heights

Avondale Heights is located at Avondale Heights, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Windsor Dr/Buckley St (Avondale Heights).

Bus stations close to Avondale Heights:

  • Windsor Dr/Buckley St (Avondale Heights)
  • Phillip Rd/Buckley St (Keilor East)
  • Milleara Rd/Buckley St (Avondale Heights)

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 406, GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG and GEELONG - APOLLO BAY VIA LORNE, TORQUAY

To get from Avondale Heights to Lorne in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 406 bus from Buckley St/Milleara Rd (Avondale Heights) station to Footscray station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG 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 26 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

206minA$8.54
Walk to bus stationBus - 406
406
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Bus - GEELONG - APOLLO BAY VIA LORNE, TORQUAY
GEELONG - APOLLO BAY VIA LORNE, TORQUAY
Leaves from Buckley St/Milleara Rd (Avondale Heights)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Buckley St/Milleara Rd (Avondale Heights)
    ID 8436
    450 m • 6 min
  • 2
    Bus - 406406
    Wait for bus
    406
    Footscray
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Footscray
    26 min
  • 4
    Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONGGEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Wait for train
    GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Geelong
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Geelong
    55 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 Avondale Heights to Lorne?

    The fastest way takes 206 minutes, using Bus line 406, Bus line GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, Bus line WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & APOLLO BAY.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Avondale Heights to Lorne?

    The alternative route takes 206 minutes, using Bus line 406, Bus line GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, Bus line GEELONG - APOLLO BAY VIA LORNE, TORQUAY.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 26 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Avondale Heights to Lorne in Melbourne?

    The 406 bus line goes from Buckley St/Milleara Rd (Avondale Heights) station near Avondale Heights to Footscray station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Footscray station near Lorne in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Avondale Heights and Lorne in Melbourne by bus and train is about 3 hr 26 min.

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

    Get on the 406 bus from the Buckley St/Milleara Rd (Avondale Heights) stop near Avondale Heights in Melbourne.

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

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

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

    The ride from Avondale Heights to Lorne costs A$8.54.

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