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

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

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Lorne and Ballarat?

No, there is no direct bus from Lorne to Ballarat station. However, there are services departing from Lorne Visitor Centre/Great Ocean Rd and arriving at Ballarat Station/Lydiard St via Geelong Station/Railway Tce. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 29m.

Is there a direct train between Lorne and Ballarat?

No, there is no direct train from Lorne station to Ballarat station. However, there are services departing from Birregurra Station and arriving at Ballarat Station via Deer Park Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 38m.

How far is it from Lorne to Ballarat?

The distance between Lorne and Ballarat is 259 km. The road distance is 146.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Lorne to Ballarat without a car is to train which takes 3h 38m and costs $100 - $140.

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

It takes approximately 3h 38m to get from Lorne to Ballarat, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lorne to Ballarat bus from?

Lorne to Ballarat bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Lorne Visitor Centre/Great Ocean Rd station.

Where do I catch the Lorne to Ballarat train from?

Lorne to Ballarat train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Birregurra Station.

Train or bus from Lorne to Ballarat?

The best way to get from Lorne to Ballarat is to train which takes 3h 38m and costs $100 - $140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $2 - $29 and takes 4h 29m.

Where does the Lorne to Ballarat bus arrive?

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

Where does the Lorne to Ballarat train arrive?

Lorne to Ballarat train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Deer Park Station.

Can I drive from Lorne to Ballarat?

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

Where can I stay near Ballarat?

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Birregurra Station to Deer Park Stationtrain Geelong
2. Take the train from Deer Park Station to Ballarat Stationtrain Ballarat
3h 38m
$108–133
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lorne Visitor Centre/Great Ocean Rd to Geelong Station/Railway Tcebus Coach
2. Take the bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Ballarat Station/Lydiard Stbus Coach
4h 29m
$2–29
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Lorne Visitor Centre/Great Ocean Rd to Geelong Station/Railway Tcebus
2. Take the train from Geelong Station to Deer Park Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Deer Park Station to Ballarat Stationtrain
4h 25m
$17–38
Drive 146.7 km
1. Drive from Lorne to Ballaratcar 146.7 km
1h 57m
$27–39

Lorne to Ballarat by bus and train

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4h 25mAverage Duration

$17Cheapest Price

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Distance: 258.8 km
Duration: 3h 38m

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

You can take a vehicle from Lorne to Ballarat Station via Birregurra Station and Deer Park Station in around 3h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lorne Visitor Centre/Great Ocean Rd to Ballarat Station/Lydiard St via Geelong Station/Railway Tce in around 4h 29m.

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