How to get from North Melbourne to Lorne by bus and train?

From North Melbourne to Lorne by bus and train

To get from North Melbourne to Lorne in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 402 bus from Melrose St/Canning St (North Melbourne) 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 41 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

221minA$8.54
Walk to bus stationBus - 402
402
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 Melrose St/Canning St (North Melbourne)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Melrose St/Canning St (North Melbourne)
    ID 7456
    670 m • 9 min
  • 2
    Bus - 402402
    Wait for bus
    402
    Footscray
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Footscray
    14 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

From North Melbourne to Lorne by bus, train and tram

To get from North Melbourne to Lorne in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one tram line, one train line and one bus line: take the 59 tram from 20-Melrose St/Flemington Rd (North Melbourne) station to 3-Bourke Street Mall/Elizabeth 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 3 hr 36 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

216minA$8.54
Tram - 59
59
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Bus - GEELONG - APOLLO BAY VIA LORNE, TORQUAY
GEELONG - APOLLO BAY VIA LORNE, TORQUAY
Leaves from 20-Melrose St/Flemington Rd (North Melbourne)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from tram station
    Start from tram station
    North Melbourne
  • 2
    Tram - 5959
    Wait for tram
    59
    Flinders Street Station (City)
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    3-Bourke Street Mall/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17875
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross
    1000 m • 13 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
    63 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
    96 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from North Melbourne to Lorne

The distance between North Melbourne, Melbourne and Lorne, Melbourne is approximately 151.08 km, which can typically be travelled in 221 min. Moovit will show you the directions from North Melbourne 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 North Melbourne

North Melbourne is located at North Melbourne, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is 20-Melrose St/Flemington Rd (North Melbourne).

Bus stations close to North Melbourne:

  • 24-Mooltan St/Mt Alexander Rd (Flemington)
  • Boundary Rd/Canning St (North Melbourne)
  • Dryburgh St/Shiel St (North Melbourne)

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

From North Melbourne to Lorne by bus, train and tram

To get from North Melbourne to Lorne in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one tram line, one train line and one bus line: take the 59 tram from 20-Melrose St/Flemington Rd (North Melbourne) station to 3-Bourke Street Mall/Elizabeth 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 3 hr 36 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

216minA$8.54
Tram - 59
59
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Bus - GEELONG - APOLLO BAY VIA LORNE, TORQUAY
GEELONG - APOLLO BAY VIA LORNE, TORQUAY
Leaves from 20-Melrose St/Flemington Rd (North Melbourne)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from tram station
    Start from tram station
    North Melbourne
  • 2
    Tram - 5959
    Wait for tram
    59
    Flinders Street Station (City)
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    3-Bourke Street Mall/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17875
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross
    1000 m • 13 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
    63 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
    96 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from North Melbourne to Lorne?

    The fastest way takes 221 minutes, using Bus line 402, Bus line WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC, Bus line WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & APOLLO BAY.

  • What is the alternative route to get from North Melbourne to Lorne?

    The alternative route takes 216 minutes, using Bus line 59, Bus line GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, Bus line GEELONG - APOLLO BAY VIA LORNE, TORQUAY.

  • Is there a direct bus between North Melbourne 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 41 min.

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

    The 402 bus line goes from Melrose St/Canning St (North Melbourne) station near North Melbourne 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 North Melbourne to Lorne in Melbourne by bus and train?

    The total travel time between North Melbourne and Lorne in Melbourne by bus and train is about 3 hr 41 min.

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

    Get on the 402 bus from the Melrose St/Canning St (North Melbourne) stop near North Melbourne in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between North Melbourne 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 North Melbourne to Lorne?

    The ride from North Melbourne to Lorne costs A$8.54.

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