There are 5 ways to get from Lorne to Melbourne Airport (MEL) by train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Birregurra Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain Geelong
2h 59m$128–150Drive 147.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Lorne to Melbourne Airport (MEL)car 147.8 km
1h 56m$27–38Bus, train
- Take the bus from Lorne Visitor Centre/Great Ocean Rd to Geelong Station/Railway Tcebus Coach
- Take the train from Geelong Station to Sunshine Stationtrain Geelong
3h 56m$37–54Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Lorne to Melbourne-MEL147.8 km
1h 56mBus
- Take the bus from Lorne Hotel/Great Ocean Rd to Geelong Station/Railway Tcebus Coach
- Take the bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Sunshine Station/City Plbus Geelong
4h 51m$30–57
Lorne to Melbourne Airport (MEL) by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lorne to Melbourne Airport (MEL) is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 1h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Lorne to Melbourne Airport (MEL) is to drive which takes 1h 56m and costs $26 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Lorne to Melbourne Airport (MEL). However, there are services departing from Lorne Hotel/Great Ocean Rd and arriving at Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr via Geelong Station/Railway Tce and Sunshine Station/Dickson St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Lorne station to Melbourne Airport (MEL) station. However, there are services departing from Birregurra Station and arriving at Southern Cross Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 59m.
The distance between Lorne and Melbourne Airport (MEL) is 193 km. The road distance is 147.8 km.
The best way to get from Lorne to Melbourne Airport (MEL) without a car is to train which takes 2h 59m and costs $120 - $150.
It takes approximately 2h 59m to get from Lorne to Melbourne Airport (MEL), including transfers.
Lorne to Melbourne Airport (MEL) bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Lorne Hotel/Great Ocean Rd station.
Lorne to Melbourne Airport (MEL) train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Birregurra Station.
The best way to get from Lorne to Melbourne Airport (MEL) is to train which takes 2h 59m and costs $120 - $150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $60 and takes 4h 51m.
What companies run services between Lorne, VIC, Australia and Melbourne Airport (MEL), Australia?
V/Line operates a train from Birregurra Station to Southern Cross Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $8–13 and the journey takes 1h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lorne Hotel/Great Ocean Rd to Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr via Geelong Station/Railway Tce, Sunshine Station/City Pl, and Sunshine Station/Dickson St in around 4h 51m.
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- V-Line
Train from Birregurra Station to Southern Cross Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $8–13
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $8–13
Train from Geelong Station to Sunshine Station
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $8–12
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- V/Line
Bus from Lorne Visitor Centre/Great Ocean Rd to Geelong Station/Railway Tce
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1–14
- Website
- V/Line
- Schedules at
- V/Line
- Book at
- V/Line
Bus from Lorne Hotel/Great Ocean Rd to Geelong Station/Railway Tce
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1–14
- Website
- V/Line
- Schedules at
- V/Line
- Book at
- V/Line
Bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Sunshine Station/City Pl
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Lorne to Melbourne-MEL
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Lorne to Melbourne Airport (MEL) bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Geelong Station/Railway Tce.
Lorne to Melbourne Airport (MEL) train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Southern Cross Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lorne to Melbourne Airport (MEL) is 148 km. It takes approximately 1h 56m to drive from Lorne to Melbourne Airport (MEL).
There are 3981+ hotels available in Melbourne Airport (MEL).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Lorne and Melbourne Airport (MEL). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.