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

By bus and train

To get from Richmond to Lorne in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the PAKENHAM train from Richmond station to Southern Cross 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 16 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

196minA$8.54
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Bus - WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & APOLLO BAY
WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & APOLLO BAY
Leaves from Richmond

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Richmond
  • 2
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    9 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
    63 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 by bus and train via PAKENHAM, GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG and GEELONG - APOLLO BAY VIA LORNE, TORQUAY

To get from Richmond to Lorne in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the PAKENHAM train from Richmond station to Southern Cross 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 16 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

196minA$8.54
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Bus - GEELONG - APOLLO BAY VIA LORNE, TORQUAY
GEELONG - APOLLO BAY VIA LORNE, TORQUAY
Leaves from Richmond

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Richmond
  • 2
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    9 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
    63 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 Richmond to Lorne

The distance between Richmond, Melbourne and Lorne, Melbourne is approximately 157.11 km, which can typically be travelled in 196 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Richmond 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 Richmond

Richmond is located at Richmond, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is 7d-Olympic Boulevard (Melbourne City).

Bus stations close to Richmond:

  • Swan St/Punt Rd (Richmond)
  • Swan St/Punt Rd (Melbourne City)
  • West Richmond Railway Station/Hoddle St (East Melbourne)

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

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

To get from Richmond to Lorne in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the PAKENHAM train from Richmond station to Southern Cross 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 16 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

196minA$8.54
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Bus - GEELONG - APOLLO BAY VIA LORNE, TORQUAY
GEELONG - APOLLO BAY VIA LORNE, TORQUAY
Leaves from Richmond

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Richmond
  • 2
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    9 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
    63 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 Richmond to Lorne?

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

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

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

  • Is there a direct train between Richmond and Lorne?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 16 min.

  • Which train line goes from Richmond to Lorne?

    The PAKENHAM train line goes from City (Flinders Street) station near Richmond in Cremorne to Southern Cross station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Southern Cross station near Lorne in Melbourne.

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

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

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

    Get on the PAKENHAM train from the City (Flinders Street) station near Richmond in Cremorne.

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

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

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

    The ride from Richmond to Lorne costs A$8.54.

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