How to get from Forrest to Lorne by bus?

By bus

To get from Forrest to Lorne in Melbourne, take the MARENGO - COLAC VIA FORREST, SKENES CREEK, APOLLO BAY bus from Forrest General Store/Birregurra - Forrest Rd (Forrest) station to Pisces Holiday Park/Great Ocean Rd (Apollo Bay) station. Next, take the WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & APOLLO BAY bus from Pisces Holiday Park/Great Ocean Rd (Apollo Bay) station to Lorne Hotel/Great Ocean Rd (Lorne) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 180 min.

180min
Walk to bus stationBus - MARENGO - COLAC VIA FORREST, SKENES CREEK, APOLLO BAY
MARENGO - COLAC VIA FORREST, SKENES CREEK, APOLLO BAY
Bus - WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & APOLLO BAY
WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & APOLLO BAY
Walk to Lorne
Leaves from Forrest General Store/Birregurra - Forrest Rd (Forrest)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Forrest General Store/Birregurra - Forrest Rd (Forrest)
    ID 39036
    40 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - MARENGO - COLAC VIA FORREST, SKENES CREEK, APOLLO BAYMARENGO - COLAC VIA FORREST, SKENES CREEK, APOLLO BAY
    Wait for bus
    MARENGO - COLAC VIA FORREST, SKENES CREEK, APOLLO BAY
    Marengo
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Pisces Holiday Park/Great Ocean Rd (Apollo Bay)
    ID 17718
    48 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Pisces Holiday Park/Great Ocean Rd (Apollo Bay)
    ID 17719
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & APOLLO BAYWARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & APOLLO BAY
    Wait for bus
    WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & APOLLO BAY
    Melbourne
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lorne Hotel/Great Ocean Rd (Lorne)
    ID 45478
    48 min
  • 7
    Walk to Lorne
    Walk to
    Lorne
    70 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Forrest to Lorne

The distance between Forrest, Melbourne and Lorne, Melbourne is approximately 78.49 km, which can typically be travelled in 180 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Forrest to Lorne by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Forrest

Forrest is located at Forrest, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Forrest General Store/Birregurra - Forrest Rd (Forrest).

Bus stations close to Forrest:

  • Forrest General Store/Birregurra - Forrest Rd (Forrest)

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

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 180 minutes, using Bus line MARENGO - COLAC VIA FORREST, SKENES CREEK, APOLLO BAY, Bus line WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & APOLLO BAY.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 180 min.

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

    The MARENGO - COLAC VIA FORREST, SKENES CREEK, APOLLO BAY bus line goes from Forrest General Store/Birregurra - Forrest Rd (Forrest) station near Forrest to Marengo station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Marengo station near Lorne in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from Forrest to Lorne in Melbourne by bus?

    The total travel time between Forrest and Lorne in Melbourne by bus is about 180 min.

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

    Get on the MARENGO - COLAC VIA FORREST, SKENES CREEK, APOLLO BAY bus from the Forrest General Store/Birregurra - Forrest Rd (Forrest) stop near Forrest in Melbourne.

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

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

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