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

The cheapest way to get from Doncaster to Lorne is to bus which costs $7 - $40 and takes 5h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Doncaster to Lorne is to drive which takes 2h 7m and costs $28 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Doncaster and Lorne?

No, there is no direct bus from Doncaster to Lorne. However, there are services departing from Rose St/Doncaster Rd and arriving at Lorne Hotel/Great Ocean Rd via Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St and Geelong Station/Railway Tce. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 22m.

How far is it from Doncaster to Lorne?

The distance between Doncaster and Lorne is 172 km. The road distance is 156.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Doncaster to Lorne without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 47m and costs $20 - $40.

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

It takes approximately 4h 47m to get from Doncaster to Lorne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Doncaster to Lorne bus from?

Doncaster to Lorne bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St station.

Where does the Doncaster to Lorne bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Doncaster to Lorne?

Yes, the driving distance between Doncaster to Lorne is 157 km. It takes approximately 2h 7m to drive from Doncaster to Lorne.

Where can I stay near Lorne?

There are 566+ hotels available in Lorne.

Doncaster to Lorne - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Doncaster to Lorne by train, bus, or car

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Geelong Stationtrain Geelong
2. Take the bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Lorne Visitor Centre/Great Ocean Rdbus Coach
4h 47m
$21–38
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Geelong Station/Railway Tcebus Geelong
2. Take the bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Lorne Hotel/Great Ocean Rdbus Coach
5h 22m
$8–36
Drive 156.6 km
1. Drive from Doncaster to Lornecar 156.6 km
2h 7m
$28–41
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from 89 Tram Rd to Sunshine Station/Dickson Stbus 903
2. Take the train from Sunshine Station to Geelong Stationtrain
3. Take the bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Lorne Hotel/Great Ocean Rdbus
5h 48m
$15–32

Doncaster to Lorne by bus and train

29Weekly Services

4h 47mAverage Duration

$21Cheapest Price

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Distance: 171.8 km
Duration: 4h 47m

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

You can take a bus from Rose St/Doncaster Rd to Lorne Hotel/Great Ocean Rd via King St/Lonsdale St, Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St, and Geelong Station/Railway Tce in around 5h 22m.

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