The distance between Brisbane and Lorne is around 1,624km (1,009 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes around 6h 30m.
We've found 7 different ways to get from Brisbane 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 Brisbane (BNE) 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 Sydney, Melbourne then Geelong and then to Lorne Hotel/Great Ocean Rd.
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Take the train to 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 Brisbane 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$185 ($125) and will take around 1 day 7h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly, then take the train and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 6h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$735 ($495).
The distance between Brisbane and Lorne is around 1,624km (1,009 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,491km (926 miles)
It takes around 6h 30m to get from Brisbane and Lorne by plane, train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 20h 10m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Brisbane to Lorne is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes around 6h 30m and will set you back approx A$735 ($495).
The cheapest way to travel between Brisbane and Lorne, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around A$185 ($125) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Brisbane and Lorne. We recommend that you fly from Brisbane (BNE) to Avalon (AVV) then take the train to Geelong then take the bus to Lorne Hotel/Great Ocean Rd. instead which will take 6h 30m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Brisbane and Lorne. It typically takes around 1 day 6h and departs 4 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Brisbane to Lorne. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Sydney, Melbourne 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 Brisbane and Lorne. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 1 day 6h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Brisbane to Lorne. We recommend that you fly from Brisbane (BNE) to Avalon (AVV) then take the train to Geelong then take the bus to Lorne Hotel/Great Ocean Rd. instead which will take 6h 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Brisbane and Lorne. The distance is around 1,887km (1,173 miles) by road and it will take around 20h 10m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Brisbane to Lorne is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 6h 30m and will usually cost around A$735 ($495).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane, Train and Bus + 1 similar | 6h 30m | A$735($495) | 4 times a day | 1,662km (1,032 miles) |
Bus, Plane and Train | 6h 40m | A$460($310) | 4 times a day | 1,624km (1,009 miles) |
Bus | 1 day 6h | A$320($215) | 4 times a week | 2,131km (1,324 miles) |
Train and Bus + 2 similar | 1 day 3h | A$210($140) | once daily | 2,078km (1,291 miles) |
Train to Central Station, bus | 1 day 3h | A$210($140) | once daily | 2,079km (1,292 miles) |
Bus and Train | 1 day 7h | A$185($125) | once daily | 2,142km (1,331 miles) |
Drive | 20h 10m | A$355($240) | on demand | 1,887km (1,173 miles) |
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The following major airports near Lorne offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.