What is the cheapest way to get from Port Melbourne to Lorne?

The cheapest way to get from Port Melbourne to Lorne is to train and bus which costs $14 - $35 and takes 4h 2m.

What is the fastest way to get from Port Melbourne to Lorne?

The fastest way to get from Port Melbourne to Lorne is to drive which takes 1h 49m and costs $25 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Port Melbourne and Lorne?

No, there is no direct bus from Port Melbourne to Lorne. However, there are services departing from Bay Street Shops/Bay St 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 11m.

How far is it from Port Melbourne to Lorne?

The distance between Port Melbourne and Lorne is 154 km. The road distance is 139.1 km.

How do I travel from Port Melbourne to Lorne without a car?

The best way to get from Port Melbourne to Lorne without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 2m and costs $14 - $35.

How long does it take to get from Port Melbourne to Lorne?

It takes approximately 4h 2m to get from Port Melbourne to Lorne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Port Melbourne to Lorne bus from?

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

Where does the Port Melbourne to Lorne bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Port Melbourne to Lorne?

Yes, the driving distance between Port Melbourne to Lorne is 139 km. It takes approximately 1h 49m to drive from Port Melbourne to Lorne.

Where can I stay near Lorne?

There are 573+ hotels available in Lorne.

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

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There are 3 ways to get from Port Melbourne 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 2m
$14–32
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 11m
$8–36
Drive 139.1 km
1. Drive from Port Melbourne to Lornecar 139.1 km
1h 49m
$25–37

Port Melbourne to Lorne by tram, train, and bus

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4h 2mAverage Duration

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Distance: 154.3 km
Duration: 4h 2m

What companies run services between Port Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Lorne, VIC, Australia?

You can take a bus from Bay Street Shops/Bay St to Lorne Hotel/Great Ocean Rd via Flinders Lane/Queen St, Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St, and Geelong Station/Railway Tce in around 5h 11m.

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