The distance between Albany and Lorne is around 3,371km (2,095 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes around 9h 50m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Albany to Lorne by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Fly from Albany (ALH) to Avalon (AVV) then take the train to Geelong then take the bus to Lorne Hotel/Great Ocean Rd.
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Take the bus to Armadale Stn Transwa Armadale then take the train to Sydney Central Station then Southern Cross and then to Geelong then take the bus to Lorne Visitor Centre/Great Ocean Rd.
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There are several options for getting from Albany to Lorne by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around A$935 ($630) and will take around 3 days 22h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly, then take the train and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 9h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$1,475 ($995).
The distance between Albany and Lorne is around 3,371km (2,095 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,348km (1,459 miles)
It takes around 12h 45m to get from Albany and Lorne by plane, train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 11h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Albany to Lorne is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes around 9h 50m and will set you back approx A$1,475 ($995).
The cheapest way to travel between Albany and Lorne, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around A$935 ($630) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Albany and Lorne. We recommend that you fly from Albany (ALH) to Avalon (AVV) then take the train to Geelong then take the bus to Lorne Hotel/Great Ocean Rd. instead which will take 9h 50m.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Albany and Lorne. We recommend that you fly from Albany (ALH) to Avalon (AVV) then take the train to Geelong then take the bus to Lorne Hotel/Great Ocean Rd. instead which will take 9h 50m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Albany to Lorne. We recommend that you fly from Albany (ALH) to Melbourne Essendon Apt (MEB) then take the train to Geelong then take the bus to Lorne Hotel/Great Ocean Rd. instead which will take 12h 45m.
The closest major airport to Lorne is Avalon Airport (AVV) (AVV) which is approximately 72km (45 miles) from Lorne. Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) (MEL) and King Island Airport (KNS) (KNS) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Albany and Lorne. The distance is around 3,371km (2,095 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 11h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Albany to Lorne is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 12h 45m and will usually cost around A$1,310 ($885).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly to Avalon (AVV), train and bus + 1 similar | 9h 50m | A$1,475($995) | 4 times a day | 4,559km (2,833 miles) |
Plane, Train and Bus | 12h 45m | A$1,310($885) | 4 times a day | 5,540km (3,442 miles) |
Bus and Train | 3 days 22h | A$935($630) | once a week | 5,455km (3,390 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 11h | A$635($430) | on demand | 3,371km (2,095 miles) |
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The following major airports near Lorne offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.