How to travel from Alice Springs to Lorne, Australia

The distance between Alice Springs and Lorne is around 2,267km (1,409 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes around 7h 30m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Alice Springs 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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Plane, Train and Bus

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

  • Duration7h 30m
  • Flight time4h 20m
  • Typical cost
    A$1,190($800)
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Bus

Take the bus to Adelaide, Ballarat then Geelong and then to Lorne Hotel/Great Ocean Rd.

  • Duration1 day 6h
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$310($210)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Adelaide Parklands and then to North Shore then take the bus to Lorne Visitor Centre/Great Ocean Rd.

  • Duration1 day 11h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    A$565($380)
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Drive

Drive to Lorne.

  • Duration23h 35m
  • Distance2,267km (1,409 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Alice Springs and Lorne

There are several options for getting from Alice Springs to Lorne by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$310 ($210) and will take around 1 day 6h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly, then take the train and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 7h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$1,190 ($800).

The distance between Alice Springs and Lorne is around 2,267km (1,409 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,907km (1,185 miles)

It takes around 7h 30m to get from Alice Springs and Lorne by plane, train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 23h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Alice Springs to Lorne is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes around 7h 30m and will set you back approx A$1,190 ($800).

The cheapest way to travel between Alice Springs and Lorne, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$310 ($210) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Alice Springs and Lorne. We recommend that you fly from Alice Springs (ASP) to Avalon (AVV) then take the train to Geelong then take the bus to Lorne Hotel/Great Ocean Rd. instead which will take 7h 30m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Alice Springs and Lorne. It typically takes around 1 day 6h and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Alice Springs to Lorne. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Adelaide, Ballarat and Geelong. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 6h.

Greyhound Australia, Firefly Express, V/Line and Public Transport Victoria run regular bus services between Alice Springs and Lorne. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 1 day 6h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Alice Springs to Lorne. We recommend that you fly from Alice Springs (ASP) to Avalon (AVV) then take the train to Geelong then take the bus to Lorne Hotel/Great Ocean Rd. instead which will take 7h 30m.

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 Alice Springs and Lorne. The distance is around 2,267km (1,409 miles) by road and it will take around 23h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Alice Springs to Lorne is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 7h 30m and will usually cost around A$1,190 ($800).

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Transport options from Alice Springs to Lorne
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane, Train and Bus
7h 30m
A$1,190($800)
4 times a day2,931km (1,821 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
1 day 6h
A$310($210)
4 times a week2,318km (1,441 miles)
Bus via Adelaide1 day 10h
A$350($235)
5 times a week2,484km (1,544 miles)
Train and Bus
1 day 11h
A$565($380)
once a week2,374km (1,475 miles)
Drive
23h 35m
A$430($290)
on demand2,267km (1,409 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