What is the cheapest way to get from Ararat to Lorne?

The cheapest way to get from Ararat to Lorne is to bus which costs $3 - $130 and takes 6h 19m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ararat to Lorne?

The fastest way to get from Ararat to Lorne is to drive which takes 2h 46m and costs $35 - $55.

Is there a direct bus between Ararat and Lorne?

No, there is no direct bus from Ararat to Lorne. However, there are services departing from Ararat and arriving at Lorne Hotel/Great Ocean Rd via Ballarat Station/Lydiard St and Geelong Station/Railway Tce. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 19m.

How far is it from Ararat to Lorne?

The distance between Ararat and Lorne is 254 km. The road distance is 212.1 km.

How do I travel from Ararat to Lorne without a car?

The best way to get from Ararat to Lorne without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 40m and costs $60 - $150.

How long does it take to get from Ararat to Lorne?

It takes approximately 5h 40m to get from Ararat to Lorne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ararat to Lorne bus from?

Ararat to Lorne bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Ararat station.

Where does the Ararat to Lorne bus arrive?

Ararat to Lorne bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Ballarat Station/Lydiard St.

Can I drive from Ararat to Lorne?

Yes, the driving distance between Ararat to Lorne is 212 km. It takes approximately 2h 46m to drive from Ararat to Lorne.

Where can I stay near Lorne?

There are 565+ hotels available in Lorne.

Ararat to Lorne - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Ararat to Lorne by train, bus, or car

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Ararat Station to North Shore Stationtrain The Overland
2. Take the bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Lorne Visitor Centre/Great Ocean Rdbus Coach
5h 40m
$64–142
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ararat to Ballarat Station/Lydiard Stbus
2. Take the bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Geelong Station/Railway Tcebus
3. Take the bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Lorne Hotel/Great Ocean Rdbus
6h 19m
$3–128
Drive 212.1 km
1. Drive from Ararat to Lornecar 212.1 km
2h 46m
$38–55

Ararat to Lorne by train and bus

2Weekly Services

5h 40mAverage Duration

$64Cheapest Price

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Distance: 254.1 km
Duration: 5h 40m

What companies run services between Ararat, VIC, Australia and Lorne, VIC, Australia?

You can take a bus from Ararat to Lorne Hotel/Great Ocean Rd via Ballarat Station/Lydiard St and Geelong Station/Railway Tce in around 6h 19m.

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