How to get from Smythesdale to Lorne by bus?

By bus

To get from Smythesdale to Lorne in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON bus from Loader St/Glenelg Hwy (Smythesdale) station to Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BENDIGO - GEELONG VIA BALLARAT bus 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 48 min. The ride fare is A$15.82.

288minA$15.82
Bus - MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON
MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON
Bus - BENDIGO - GEELONG VIA BALLARAT
BENDIGO - GEELONG VIA BALLARAT
Bus - GEELONG - APOLLO BAY VIA LORNE, TORQUAY
GEELONG - APOLLO BAY VIA LORNE, TORQUAY
Leaves from Loader St/Glenelg Hwy (Smythesdale)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Smythesdale
  • 2
    Bus - MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTONMT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON
    Wait for bus
    MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central)
    ID 82
    22 min
  • 4
    Bus - BENDIGO - GEELONG VIA BALLARATBENDIGO - GEELONG VIA BALLARAT
    Wait for bus
    BENDIGO - GEELONG VIA BALLARAT
    Geelong
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Geelong Railway Station (Geelong)
    ID 3252
    95 min
  • 6
    Bus - GEELONG - APOLLO BAY VIA LORNE, TORQUAYGEELONG - APOLLO BAY VIA LORNE, TORQUAY
    Wait for bus
    GEELONG - APOLLO BAY VIA LORNE, TORQUAY
    Apollo Bay
  • 7
    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 Smythesdale to Lorne

The distance between Smythesdale, Melbourne and Lorne, Melbourne is approximately 181.19 km, which can typically be travelled in 288 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Smythesdale 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 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 Smythesdale to Lorne?

    The fastest way takes 288 minutes, using Bus line MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON, Bus line BENDIGO - GEELONG VIA BALLARAT, Bus line GEELONG - APOLLO BAY VIA LORNE, TORQUAY.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 48 min.

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

    The MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON bus line goes from Melbourne station near Smythesdale to Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central) station near Lorne in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Smythesdale and Lorne in Melbourne by bus is about 4 hr 48 min.

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

    Get on the MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON bus from the Melbourne stop near Smythesdale in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the bus at the Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central) stop, which is closest to Lorne in Melbourne.

  • How much is the bus fare from Smythesdale to Lorne?

    The ride from Smythesdale to Lorne costs A$15.82.

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