How to travel from Albury to Lorne, Australia

The distance between Albury and Lorne is around 455km (283 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 5hrs.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Albury to Lorne by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out LorneAlbury if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane, Train and Bus

Fly from Albury (ABX) to Avalon (AVV) then take the train to Geelong then take the bus to Lorne Hotel/Great Ocean Rd.

  • Duration5h 45m
  • Flight time2h 45m
  • Typical cost
    A$470($315)
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Bus

Take the bus to Melbourne then Geelong and then to Lorne Hotel/Great Ocean Rd.

  • Duration7h 5m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$68($46)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Train to Southern Cross, bus

Take the train to Southern Cross and then to Geelong then take the bus to Lorne Hotel/Great Ocean Rd.

  • Duration6hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$54($36)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Lorne.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Distance455km (283 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Albury and Lorne

There are several options for getting from Albury to Lorne by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around A$54 ($36) and will take around 6hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 5hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$86 ($58).

The distance between Albury and Lorne is around 455km (283 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 378km (235 miles)

It takes around 6h 20m to get from Albury and Lorne by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Albury to Lorne is to drive which takes around 5hrs and will set you back approx A$86 ($58).

The cheapest way to travel between Albury and Lorne, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around A$54 ($36) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Albury and Lorne. We recommend that you drive to Lorne. instead which will take 5hrs.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Albury and Lorne. It typically takes around 7h 5m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Albury to Lorne. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Melbourne and Geelong. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 7h 5m.

Greyhound Australia, Firefly Express, V/Line and Public Transport Victoria run regular bus services between Albury and Lorne. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 7h 5m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Albury to Lorne. We recommend that you fly from Albury (ABX) to Avalon (AVV) then take the train to Geelong then take the bus to Lorne Hotel/Great Ocean Rd. instead which will take 5h 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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Albury and Lorne. The distance is around 455km (283 miles) by road and it will take around 5hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Albury to Lorne is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 6h 20m and will usually cost around A$56 ($38).

How do I get from Albury to Lorne

Compare travel optionsbetween Albury and Lorne

Transport options from Albury to Lorne
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane, Train and Bus
5h 45m
A$470($315)
4 times a day1,353km (841 miles)
Bus
7h 5m
A$68($46)
4 times a week490km (305 miles)
Train to Southern Cross, bus + 2 similar
6hrs
A$54($36)
once daily457km (284 miles)
Train and Bus6h 20m
A$56($38)
every 20 mins457km (284 miles)
Bus and Train7hrs
A$83($56)
once a week477km (296 miles)
Drive
5hrs
A$86($58)
on demand455km (283 miles)

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Airports near Lorne

The following major airports near Lorne offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.

AVV
Avalon Airport (AVV)
International Airport
Distance
72km (45 miles) from Lorne
MEL
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
International Airport
Distance
123km (76 miles) from Lorne
KNS
King Island Airport (KNS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
149km (93 miles) from Lorne