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

From Parkville to Lorne by bus and train

To get from Parkville to Lorne in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 402 bus from Swanston St/Grattan St (Carlton) 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 50 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

230minA$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 Swanston St/Grattan St (Carlton)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Swanston St/Grattan St (Carlton)
    ID 7465
    260 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 402402
    Wait for bus
    402
    Footscray
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Footscray
    28 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 from Parkville to Lorne by bus and train via 402, WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC and GEELONG - APOLLO BAY VIA LORNE, TORQUAY

To get from Parkville to Lorne in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 402 bus from Swanston St/Grattan St (Carlton) 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 50 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

230minA$8.54
Walk to bus stationBus - 402
402
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 Swanston St/Grattan St (Carlton)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Swanston St/Grattan St (Carlton)
    ID 7465
    260 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 402402
    Wait for bus
    402
    Footscray
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Footscray
    28 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 Parkville to Lorne

The distance between Parkville, Melbourne and Lorne, Melbourne is approximately 153.95 km, which can typically be travelled in 230 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Parkville 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 Parkville

Parkville is located at Parkville, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is 1-Melbourne University/Swanston St (Carlton).

Bus stations close to Parkville:

  • Melbourne University/Swanston St (Carlton)
  • Swanston St/Grattan St (Carlton)
  • Cardigan St/Grattan St (Carlton)

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)

Alternative route from Parkville to Lorne by bus and train via 402, WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC and GEELONG - APOLLO BAY VIA LORNE, TORQUAY

To get from Parkville to Lorne in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 402 bus from Swanston St/Grattan St (Carlton) 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 50 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

230minA$8.54
Walk to bus stationBus - 402
402
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 Swanston St/Grattan St (Carlton)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Swanston St/Grattan St (Carlton)
    ID 7465
    260 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 402402
    Wait for bus
    402
    Footscray
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Footscray
    28 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 Parkville to Lorne?

    The fastest way takes 230 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 Parkville to Lorne?

    The alternative route takes 230 minutes, using Bus line 402, Bus line WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC, Bus line GEELONG - APOLLO BAY VIA LORNE, TORQUAY.

  • Is there a direct bus between Parkville 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 50 min.

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

    The 402 bus line goes from Swanston St/Grattan St (Carlton) station near Parkville 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 Parkville to Lorne in Melbourne by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Parkville and Lorne in Melbourne by bus and train is about 3 hr 50 min.

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

    Get on the 402 bus from the Swanston St/Grattan St (Carlton) stop near Parkville in Melbourne.

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

    The ride from Parkville to Lorne costs A$8.54.

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