The distance between Batemans Bay and Lorne is around 913km (568 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 10h 10m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Batemans Bay to Lorne by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Lorne → Batemans Bay if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Jolimont Centre, Melbourne then Geelong and then to Lorne Hotel/Great Ocean Rd.
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Take the bus to Jolimont Centre and then to Junee Station Coach Stop then take the train to Southern Cross and then to Geelong then take the bus to Lorne Hotel/Great Ocean Rd.
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There are several options for getting from Batemans Bay to Lorne by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around A$115 ($76) and will take around 14h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 10h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$175 ($120).
The distance between Batemans Bay and Lorne is around 913km (568 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 634km (394 miles)
It takes around 13hrs to get from Batemans Bay and Lorne by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 10m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Batemans Bay to Lorne is to drive which takes around 10h 10m and will set you back approx A$175 ($120).
The cheapest way to travel between Batemans Bay and Lorne, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around A$115 ($76) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Batemans Bay and Lorne. We recommend that you drive to Lorne. instead which will take 10h 10m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Batemans Bay and Lorne. It typically takes around 13h 35m and departs 6 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Batemans Bay to Lorne. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Jolimont Centre, Melbourne and Geelong. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 13h 35m.
Murrays Coaches, Greyhound Australia, V/Line and Public Transport Victoria run regular bus services between Batemans Bay and Lorne. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 13h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Batemans Bay to Lorne. We recommend that you take the bus to Jolimont Centre and then to Junee Station Coach Stop then take the train to Southern Cross and then to Geelong then take the bus to Lorne Hotel/Great Ocean Rd. instead which will take 13hrs.
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 Batemans Bay and Lorne. The distance is around 929km (577 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 10m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Batemans Bay to Lorne is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 13hrs and will usually cost around A$120 ($82).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus | 13h 35m | A$145($100) | 6 times a week | 954km (593 miles) |
Bus and Train + 2 similar | 13hrs | A$120($82) | 6 times a week | 985km (612 miles) |
Bus to Bairnsdale, train | 14h 10m | A$115($76) | 3 times a week | 913km (568 miles) |
Bus to Jolimont Centre, train | 15h 15m | A$130($89) | once a week | 1,007km (626 miles) |
Drive | 10h 10m | A$175($120) | on demand | 929km (577 miles) |
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V/Line
The following major airports near Lorne offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.