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

The cheapest way to get from Lorne to Doncaster East is to bus and train which costs $15 - $35 and takes 4h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lorne to Doncaster East is to drive which takes 2h 9m and costs $28 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Lorne and Doncaster East?

No, there is no direct bus from Lorne to Doncaster East. However, there are services departing from Lorne Hotel/Great Ocean Rd and arriving at Dehnert St/Doncaster Rd via Geelong Station/Railway Tce and King St/Lonsdale St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 1m.

How far is it from Lorne to Doncaster East?

The distance between Lorne and Doncaster East is 195 km. The road distance is 158.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Lorne to Doncaster East without a car is to taxi and train and line 279 bus which takes 3h 31m and costs $110 - $140.

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

It takes approximately 3h 31m to get from Lorne to Doncaster East, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lorne to Doncaster East bus from?

Lorne to Doncaster East bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Lorne Hotel/Great Ocean Rd station.

Where does the Lorne to Doncaster East bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Lorne to Doncaster East?

Yes, the driving distance between Lorne to Doncaster East is 159 km. It takes approximately 2h 9m to drive from Lorne to Doncaster East.

Where can I stay near Doncaster East?

There are 5274+ hotels available in Doncaster East.

Lorne to Doncaster East - 4 ways to travel via train, taxi, and line 279 bus

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

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Taxi, train, line 279 bus
best
1. Take the taxi from Lorne to Birregurra Stationtaxi
2. Take the train from Birregurra Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Box Hill Stationtrain
4. Take the bus from Box Hill Bus Station/Station St to Doncaster Rd/Wetherby Rdbus 279
3h 31m
$112–134
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lorne Hotel/Great Ocean Rd to Geelong Station/Railway Tcebus Coach
2. Take the bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer Stbus Geelong
5h 1m
$8–36
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Lorne Visitor Centre/Great Ocean Rd to Geelong Station/Railway Tcebus Coach
2. Take the train from Geelong Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain Geelong
4h 16m
$15–32
Drive 158.8 km
1. Drive from Lorne to Doncaster Eastcar 158.8 km
2h 9m
$29–42

Lorne to Doncaster East by bus, train, and foot

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4h 16mAverage Duration

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Distance: 195.3 km
Duration: 3h 31m

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

You can take a bus from Lorne Hotel/Great Ocean Rd to Dehnert St/Doncaster Rd via Geelong Station/Railway Tce, Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St, and King St/Lonsdale St in around 5h 1m.

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