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

The cheapest way to get from Ballarat to Lorne is to bus which costs $2 - $29 and takes 4h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ballarat to Lorne is to drive which takes 1h 57m and costs $26 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Ballarat and Lorne?

No, there is no direct bus from Ballarat station to Lorne. However, there are services departing from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St and arriving at Lorne Hotel/Great Ocean Rd via Geelong Station/Railway Tce. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.

How far is it from Ballarat to Lorne?

The distance between Ballarat and Lorne is 160 km. The road distance is 146.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Ballarat to Lorne without a car is to bus which takes 4h 8m and costs $2 - $29.

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

It takes approximately 4h 8m to get from Ballarat to Lorne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ballarat to Lorne bus from?

Ballarat to Lorne bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St.

Where does the Ballarat to Lorne bus arrive?

Ballarat to Lorne bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Geelong Station/Railway Tce.

Can I drive from Ballarat to Lorne?

Yes, the driving distance between Ballarat to Lorne is 147 km. It takes approximately 1h 57m to drive from Ballarat to Lorne.

Where can I stay near Lorne?

There are 573+ hotels available in Lorne.

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

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

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1. Take the bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Geelong Station/Railway Tcebus Coach
2. Take the bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Lorne Hotel/Great Ocean Rdbus Coach
4h 8m
$2–29
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Ballarat Station to Deer Park Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Deer Park Station to Geelong Stationtrain
3. Take the bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Lorne Visitor Centre/Great Ocean Rdbus
4h 39m
$18–38
Drive 146.6 km
1. Drive from Ballarat to Lornecar 146.6 km
1h 57m
$27–38

Ballarat to Lorne by bus

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4h 8mAverage Duration

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Distance: 160.2 km
Duration: 4h 8m

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

You can take a bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Lorne Hotel/Great Ocean Rd via Geelong Station/Railway Tce in around 4h 8m.

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