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How to get from Caroline Springs to Lorne by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Caroline Springs to Lorne in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON train from Caroline Springs station to Deer Park 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 2 hr 48 min. The ride fare is A$15.82.

168minA$15.82
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Bus - WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & APOLLO BAY
WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & APOLLO BAY
Leaves from Caroline Springs

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Caroline Springs
  • 2
    Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTONBALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Wait for train
    BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Deer Park
    3 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
    45 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 BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON, GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG and GEELONG - APOLLO BAY VIA LORNE, TORQUAY

To get from Caroline Springs to Lorne in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON train from Caroline Springs station to Deer Park 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 2 hr 48 min. The ride fare is A$15.82.

168minA$15.82
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Bus - GEELONG - APOLLO BAY VIA LORNE, TORQUAY
GEELONG - APOLLO BAY VIA LORNE, TORQUAY
Leaves from Caroline Springs

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Caroline Springs
  • 2
    Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTONBALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Wait for train
    BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Deer Park
    3 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
    45 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 Caroline Springs to Lorne

The distance between Caroline Springs, Melbourne and Lorne, Melbourne is approximately 137.95 km, which can typically be travelled in 168 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Caroline Springs 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 Caroline Springs

Caroline Springs is located at Caroline Springs, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Caroline Springs Station/Christies Rd (Ravenhall).

Train stations close to Caroline Springs:

  • Deer Park

Bus stations close to Caroline Springs:

  • Caroline Springs Station/Christies Rd (Ravenhall)

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 BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON, GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG and GEELONG - APOLLO BAY VIA LORNE, TORQUAY

To get from Caroline Springs to Lorne in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON train from Caroline Springs station to Deer Park 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 2 hr 48 min. The ride fare is A$15.82.

168minA$15.82
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Bus - GEELONG - APOLLO BAY VIA LORNE, TORQUAY
GEELONG - APOLLO BAY VIA LORNE, TORQUAY
Leaves from Caroline Springs

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Caroline Springs
  • 2
    Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTONBALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Wait for train
    BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Deer Park
    3 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
    45 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 Caroline Springs to Lorne?

    The fastest way takes 168 minutes, using Bus line BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON, Bus line GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, Bus line WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & APOLLO BAY.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Caroline Springs to Lorne?

    The alternative route takes 168 minutes, using Bus line BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON, Bus line GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, Bus line GEELONG - APOLLO BAY VIA LORNE, TORQUAY.

  • Is there a direct train between Caroline Springs and Lorne?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 48 min.

  • Which train line goes from Caroline Springs to Lorne?

    The BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON train line goes from Melbourne station near Caroline Springs in Ravenhall to Deer Park station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Deer Park station near Lorne in Melbourne.

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

    The total travel time between Caroline Springs in Ravenhall and Lorne in Melbourne by train and bus is about 2 hr 48 min.

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

    Get on the BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON train from the Melbourne station near Caroline Springs in Ravenhall.

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

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

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

    The ride from Caroline Springs to Lorne costs A$15.82.

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