How to get from Lorne to Portland by bus?

By bus

To get from Lorne to Portland in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & APOLLO BAY bus from Lorne Hotel/Great Ocean Rd (Lorne) station to Visitor Information Centre/Great Ocean Rd (Apollo Bay) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & APOLLO BAY bus and finally take the MOUNT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & WARRNAMBOOL bus from Warrnambool Railway Station (Warrnambool) station to Henty Street Bus Interchange/Henty St (Portland) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 6 hr 24 min.

384min
Bus - WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & APOLLO BAY
WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & APOLLO BAY
Bus - WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & APOLLO BAY
WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & APOLLO BAY
Bus - MOUNT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & WARRNAMBOOL
MOUNT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & WARRNAMBOOL
Leaves from Lorne Hotel/Great Ocean Rd (Lorne)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Lorne
  • 2
    Bus - WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & APOLLO BAYWARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & APOLLO BAY
    Wait for bus
    WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & APOLLO BAY
    Warrnambool
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Visitor Information Centre/Great Ocean Rd (Apollo Bay)
    ID 17720
    66 min
  • 4
    Bus - WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & APOLLO BAYWARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & APOLLO BAY
    Wait for bus
    WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & APOLLO BAY
    Warrnambool
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Warrnambool Railway Station (Warrnambool)
    ID 17733
    210 min
  • 6
    Bus - MOUNT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & WARRNAMBOOLMOUNT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & WARRNAMBOOL
    Wait for bus
    MOUNT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & WARRNAMBOOL
    Mount Gambier
  • 7
    Ride to bus station Henty Street Bus Interchange/Henty St (Portland)
    Ride to bus station
    Henty Street Bus Interchange/Henty St (Portland)
    ID 17745
    92 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Lorne to Portland

The distance between Lorne, Melbourne and Portland, Melbourne is approximately 316.66 km, which can typically be travelled in 384 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Lorne to Portland 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

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)

Public transport stations close to Portland, Melbourne

Portland is located at Portland, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Henty Street Bus Interchange/Henty St (Portland).

Bus stations close to Portland:

  • Henty Street Bus Interchange/Henty St (Portland)
  • Julia St/Hurd St (Portland)
  • All Saints Catholic Church/Henty St (Portland)

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Lorne to Portland?

    The fastest way takes 384 minutes, using Bus line WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & APOLLO BAY, Bus line WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & APOLLO BAY, Bus line MOUNT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & WARRNAMBOOL.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 6 hr 24 min.

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

    The WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & APOLLO BAY bus line goes from Warrnambool station near Lorne to Visitor Information Centre/Great Ocean Rd (Apollo Bay) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Visitor Information Centre/Great Ocean Rd (Apollo Bay) station near Portland in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Lorne and Portland in Melbourne by bus is about 6 hr 24 min.

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

    Get on the WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & APOLLO BAY bus from the Warrnambool stop near Lorne in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the bus at the Visitor Information Centre/Great Ocean Rd (Apollo Bay) stop, which is closest to Portland in Melbourne.

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