How to get from Doncaster East to Lorne by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Doncaster East to Lorne in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 908 bus from The Pines Sc/Reynolds Rd (Doncaster East) station to Supreme Court/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City) 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 4 hr 16 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

256minA$13.84
Bus - 908
908
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Bus - GEELONG - APOLLO BAY VIA LORNE, TORQUAY
GEELONG - APOLLO BAY VIA LORNE, TORQUAY
Leaves from The Pines Sc/Reynolds Rd (Doncaster East)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Doncaster East
  • 2
    Bus - 908908
    Wait for bus
    908
    City (King/Lonsdale Sts)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Supreme Court/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City)
    ID 19546
    62 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross
    690 m • 9 min
  • 5
    Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONGGEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Wait for train
    GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Geelong
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Geelong
    62 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Geelong Railway Station (Geelong)
    ID 3252
    180 m • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - GEELONG - APOLLO BAY VIA LORNE, TORQUAYGEELONG - APOLLO BAY VIA LORNE, TORQUAY
    Wait for bus
    GEELONG - APOLLO BAY VIA LORNE, TORQUAY
    Apollo Bay
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Lorne Hotel/Great Ocean Rd (Lorne)
    Ride to bus station
    Lorne Hotel/Great Ocean Rd (Lorne)
    ID 45477
    98 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via 305, GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG and GEELONG - APOLLO BAY VIA LORNE, TORQUAY

To get from Doncaster East to Lorne in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 305 bus from The Pines Sc/Reynolds Rd (Doncaster East) station to King St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City) 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 4 hr 40 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

280minA$13.84
Walk to bus stationBus - 305
305
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Bus - GEELONG - APOLLO BAY VIA LORNE, TORQUAY
GEELONG - APOLLO BAY VIA LORNE, TORQUAY
Leaves from The Pines Sc/Reynolds Rd (Doncaster East)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    The Pines Sc/Reynolds Rd (Doncaster East)
    ID 44913
    30 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 305305
    Wait for bus
    305
    City (King/Lonsdale Sts)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    King St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City)
    ID 43718
    76 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross
    580 m • 8 min
  • 5
    Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONGGEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Wait for train
    GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Geelong
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Geelong
    62 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Geelong Railway Station (Geelong)
    ID 3252
    180 m • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - GEELONG - APOLLO BAY VIA LORNE, TORQUAYGEELONG - APOLLO BAY VIA LORNE, TORQUAY
    Wait for bus
    GEELONG - APOLLO BAY VIA LORNE, TORQUAY
    Apollo Bay
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Lorne Hotel/Great Ocean Rd (Lorne)
    Ride to bus station
    Lorne Hotel/Great Ocean Rd (Lorne)
    ID 45477
    98 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Doncaster East to Lorne

The distance between Doncaster East, Melbourne and Lorne, Melbourne is approximately 177.22 km, which can typically be travelled in 256 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Doncaster East 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 Doncaster East

Doncaster East is located at Doncaster East, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Reynolds Rd/Andersons Creek Rd (Doncaster East).

Bus stations close to Doncaster East:

  • Reynolds Rd/Andersons Creek Rd (Doncaster East)
  • Andersons Creek Rd/Reynolds Rd (Doncaster East)
  • The Pines Sc/Reynolds Rd (Doncaster East)

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

To get from Doncaster East to Lorne in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 305 bus from The Pines Sc/Reynolds Rd (Doncaster East) station to King St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City) 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 4 hr 40 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

280minA$13.84
Walk to bus stationBus - 305
305
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Bus - GEELONG - APOLLO BAY VIA LORNE, TORQUAY
GEELONG - APOLLO BAY VIA LORNE, TORQUAY
Leaves from The Pines Sc/Reynolds Rd (Doncaster East)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    The Pines Sc/Reynolds Rd (Doncaster East)
    ID 44913
    30 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 305305
    Wait for bus
    305
    City (King/Lonsdale Sts)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    King St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City)
    ID 43718
    76 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross
    580 m • 8 min
  • 5
    Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONGGEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Wait for train
    GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Geelong
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Geelong
    62 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Geelong Railway Station (Geelong)
    ID 3252
    180 m • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - GEELONG - APOLLO BAY VIA LORNE, TORQUAYGEELONG - APOLLO BAY VIA LORNE, TORQUAY
    Wait for bus
    GEELONG - APOLLO BAY VIA LORNE, TORQUAY
    Apollo Bay
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Lorne Hotel/Great Ocean Rd (Lorne)
    Ride to bus station
    Lorne Hotel/Great Ocean Rd (Lorne)
    ID 45477
    98 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Doncaster East to Lorne?

    The fastest way takes 256 minutes, using Bus line 908, Bus line GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, Bus line GEELONG - APOLLO BAY VIA LORNE, TORQUAY.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Doncaster East to Lorne?

    The alternative route takes 280 minutes, using Bus line 305, Bus line GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, Bus line GEELONG - APOLLO BAY VIA LORNE, TORQUAY.

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

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

  • Which bus line goes from Doncaster East to Lorne in Melbourne?

    The 908 bus line goes from City (King/Lonsdale Sts) station near Doncaster East to Supreme Court/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Supreme Court/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City) station near Lorne in Melbourne

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

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

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

    Get on the 908 bus from the City (King/Lonsdale Sts) stop near Doncaster East in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the bus at the Supreme Court/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City) stop, which is closest to Lorne in Melbourne.

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

    The ride from Doncaster East to Lorne costs A$13.84.

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