Rome2Rio

How to get fromSydney to Lorneby plane, bus, train, car, or shuttle

Find Transport to Lorne

See all options

There are 7 ways to get from Sydney to Lorne by plane, bus, train, car, or shuttle

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly Sydney International Airport to Avalon Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Avalon Airport (AVV)plane plane SYD - AVV
    2. Take the bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Lorne Hotel/Great Ocean Rdbus bus
    7h 13m
    $127–343

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Central Station to Southern Cross Coach Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Geelong Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Lorne Hotel/Great Ocean Rdbus bus
    15h 8m
    $72–324

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Central Station to Southern Crosstrain train 623 / ...
    2. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Geelong Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Lorne Visitor Centre/Great Ocean Rdbus bus
    14h 41m
    $91–263

  4. Drive  992.8 km

    1. Drive from Sydney to Lornecar car 992.8 km
    10h 44m
    $178–256

  5. Fly Sydney International Airport to Melbourne Airport, shuttle, bus

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane SYD - MEL
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Melbourne Airport to Geelong stationshuttle bus
    3. Take the bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Lorne Hotel/Great Ocean Rdbus bus
    7h 24m
    $158–375

  6. Train to Newcastle Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport, shuttle, bus

    1. Take the train from Central Station to Hamilton Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane NTL - MEL
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Melbourne Airport to Geelong stationshuttle bus
    4. Take the bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Lorne Hotel/Great Ocean Rdbus bus
    10h 23m
    $153–413

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Central Station to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer Stbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Geelong Station/Railway Tcebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Lorne Hotel/Great Ocean Rdbus bus
    16h 1m
    $106–196

Sydney to Lorne by train and bus

Calendar29Weekly Services
Duration14h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$91Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Sydney to Lorne.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 862.3 km
  • Duration: 7h 13m

What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Lorne, VIC, Australia?

You can take a bus from Central Station to Lorne Hotel/Great Ocean Rd via Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St and Geelong Station/Railway Tce in around 16h 1m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around Australia

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides