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

By bus and train

To get from Melbourne to Lorne in Melbourne, take the GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG train from Southern Cross station to Geelong station. Next, 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 16 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

196minA$8.54
Walk to train stationTrain - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Bus - WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & APOLLO BAY
WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & APOLLO BAY
Leaves from Southern Cross

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross
    980 m • 13 min
  • 2
    Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONGGEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Wait for train
    GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Geelong
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Geelong
    63 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Geelong Railway Station (Geelong)
    ID 3252
    180 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & APOLLO BAYWARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & APOLLO BAY
    Wait for bus
    WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & APOLLO BAY
    Warrnambool
  • 6
    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 by bus and train via GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG and GEELONG - APOLLO BAY VIA LORNE, TORQUAY

To get from Melbourne to Lorne in Melbourne, take the GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG train from Southern Cross station to Geelong station. Next, 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 16 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

196minA$8.54
Walk to train stationTrain - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Bus - GEELONG - APOLLO BAY VIA LORNE, TORQUAY
GEELONG - APOLLO BAY VIA LORNE, TORQUAY
Leaves from Southern Cross

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross
    980 m • 13 min
  • 2
    Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONGGEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Wait for train
    GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Geelong
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Geelong
    63 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Geelong Railway Station (Geelong)
    ID 3252
    180 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - GEELONG - APOLLO BAY VIA LORNE, TORQUAYGEELONG - APOLLO BAY VIA LORNE, TORQUAY
    Wait for bus
    GEELONG - APOLLO BAY VIA LORNE, TORQUAY
    Apollo Bay
  • 6
    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 Melbourne to Lorne

The distance between Melbourne, Melbourne and Lorne, Melbourne is approximately 153.06 km, which can typically be travelled in 196 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 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 Melbourne

Melbourne is located at Bourke Street, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is 3-Bourke Street Mall/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City).

Bus stations close to Melbourne:

  • Bourke St/Queen St (Melbourne City)
  • Little Bourke St/Queen St (Melbourne City)
  • Lonsdale St/Queen St (Melbourne City)

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

To get from Melbourne to Lorne in Melbourne, take the GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG train from Southern Cross station to Geelong station. Next, 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 16 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

196minA$8.54
Walk to train stationTrain - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Bus - GEELONG - APOLLO BAY VIA LORNE, TORQUAY
GEELONG - APOLLO BAY VIA LORNE, TORQUAY
Leaves from Southern Cross

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross
    980 m • 13 min
  • 2
    Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONGGEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Wait for train
    GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Geelong
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Geelong
    63 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Geelong Railway Station (Geelong)
    ID 3252
    180 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - GEELONG - APOLLO BAY VIA LORNE, TORQUAYGEELONG - APOLLO BAY VIA LORNE, TORQUAY
    Wait for bus
    GEELONG - APOLLO BAY VIA LORNE, TORQUAY
    Apollo Bay
  • 6
    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 Melbourne to Lorne?

    The fastest way takes 196 minutes, using Bus line GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, Bus line WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & APOLLO BAY.

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

    The alternative route takes 196 minutes, using Bus line GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, Bus line GEELONG - APOLLO BAY VIA LORNE, TORQUAY.

  • Is there a direct train between Melbourne and Lorne in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 16 min.

  • Which train line goes from Melbourne to Lorne in Melbourne?

    The GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG train line goes from Southern Cross station near Melbourne to Geelong station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Geelong station near Lorne in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Melbourne and Lorne in Melbourne by train and bus is about 3 hr 16 min.

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

    Get on the GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG train from the Southern Cross station near Melbourne in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the train at the Geelong stop, which is closest to Lorne in Melbourne.

  • How much is the train fare from Melbourne to Lorne?

    The ride from Melbourne to Lorne costs A$8.54.

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