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

From Watergardens to Lorne by bus and train

To get from Watergardens to Lorne in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SUNBURY train from Watergardens station to Sunshine station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG 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 2 min. The ride fare is A$15.82.

182minA$15.82
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Bus - WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & APOLLO BAY
WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & APOLLO BAY
Leaves from Watergardens

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Watergardens
  • 2
    Train - SUNBURYSUNBURY
    Wait for train
    SUNBURY
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Sunshine
    14 min
  • 4
    Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONGGEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Wait for train
    GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Geelong
  • 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 Watergardens to Lorne by bus and train via SUNBURY, GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG and GEELONG - APOLLO BAY VIA LORNE, TORQUAY

To get from Watergardens to Lorne in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SUNBURY train from Watergardens station to Sunshine 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 2 min. The ride fare is A$15.82.

182minA$15.82
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Bus - GEELONG - APOLLO BAY VIA LORNE, TORQUAY
GEELONG - APOLLO BAY VIA LORNE, TORQUAY
Leaves from Watergardens

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Watergardens
  • 2
    Train - SUNBURYSUNBURY
    Wait for train
    SUNBURY
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Sunshine
    14 min
  • 4
    Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONGGEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Wait for train
    GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Geelong
  • 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 Watergardens to Lorne

The distance between Watergardens, Melbourne and Lorne, Melbourne is approximately 151.13 km, which can typically be travelled in 182 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Watergardens 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 Watergardens

Watergardens is located at Watergardens, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Booth Way/Bond Dr (Taylors Lakes).

Train stations close to Watergardens:

  • Keilor Plains

Bus stations close to Watergardens:

  • Booth Way/Bond Dr (Taylors Lakes)
  • Kings Rd/Melton Hwy (Taylors Lakes)
  • Mccubbin Dr/Melton Hwy (Taylors Lakes)

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 Watergardens to Lorne by bus and train via SUNBURY, GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG and GEELONG - APOLLO BAY VIA LORNE, TORQUAY

To get from Watergardens to Lorne in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SUNBURY train from Watergardens station to Sunshine 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 2 min. The ride fare is A$15.82.

182minA$15.82
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Bus - GEELONG - APOLLO BAY VIA LORNE, TORQUAY
GEELONG - APOLLO BAY VIA LORNE, TORQUAY
Leaves from Watergardens

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Watergardens
  • 2
    Train - SUNBURYSUNBURY
    Wait for train
    SUNBURY
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Sunshine
    14 min
  • 4
    Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONGGEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Wait for train
    GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Geelong
  • 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 Watergardens to Lorne?

    The fastest way takes 182 minutes, using Bus line SUNBURY, Bus line GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, Bus line WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & APOLLO BAY.

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

    The alternative route takes 182 minutes, using Bus line SUNBURY, Bus line GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, Bus line GEELONG - APOLLO BAY VIA LORNE, TORQUAY.

  • Is there a direct train between Watergardens and Lorne?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 2 min.

  • Which train line goes from Watergardens to Lorne?

    The SUNBURY train line goes from City (Flinders Street) station near Watergardens in Sydenham to Sunshine station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Sunshine station near Lorne in Melbourne.

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

    The total travel time between Watergardens in Sydenham and Lorne in Melbourne by train and bus is about 3 hr 2 min.

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

    Get on the SUNBURY train from the City (Flinders Street) station near Watergardens in Sydenham.

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

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

  • How much is the total train and bus fare from Watergardens to Lorne?

    The ride from Watergardens to Lorne costs A$15.82.

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