How to travel from Bunbury to Lorne, Australia

The distance between Bunbury and Lorne is around 3,560km (2,212 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 11h 10m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Bunbury to Lorne by bus, plane, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus, Plane and Train

Take the bus to Perth Airport International Terminal T1 T2 then fly from Perth (PER) to Avalon (AVV) then take the train to Geelong then take the bus to Lorne Hotel/Great Ocean Rd.

  • Duration11h 10m
  • Flight time5h 50m
  • Typical cost
    A$1,110($745)
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Train and Bus

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

  • Duration2 days 10h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    A$685($460)
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Drive

Drive to Lorne.

  • Duration1 day 13h
  • Distance3,560km (2,212 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bunbury and Lorne

There are several options for getting from Bunbury to Lorne by bus, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around A$685 ($460) and will take around 2 days 10h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 11h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$1,110 ($745).

The distance between Bunbury and Lorne is around 3,560km (2,212 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,605km (1,619 miles)

It takes around 11h 10m to get from Bunbury and Lorne by bus, plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 13h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bunbury to Lorne is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 11h 10m and will set you back approx A$1,110 ($745).

The cheapest way to travel between Bunbury and Lorne, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around A$685 ($460) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Bunbury and Lorne. We recommend that you take the bus to Perth Airport International Terminal T1 T2 then fly from Perth (PER) to Avalon (AVV) then take the train to Geelong then take the bus to Lorne Hotel/Great Ocean Rd. instead which will take 11h 10m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Bunbury and Lorne. We recommend that you take the bus to Perth Airport International Terminal T1 T2 then fly from Perth (PER) to Avalon (AVV) then take the train to Geelong then take the bus to Lorne Hotel/Great Ocean Rd. instead which will take 11h 10m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bunbury to Lorne. We recommend that you take the bus to Perth Airport International Terminal T1 T2 then fly from Perth (PER) to Avalon (AVV) then take the train to Geelong then take the bus to Lorne Hotel/Great Ocean Rd. instead which will take 11h 10m.

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 Bunbury and Lorne. The distance is around 3,560km (2,212 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 13h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bunbury to Lorne is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 11h 10m and will usually cost around A$1,110 ($745).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Bunbury and Lorne

Transport options from Bunbury to Lorne
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus, Plane and Train
11h 10m
A$1,110($745)
every 20 mins4,351km (2,704 miles)
Train and Bus
2 days 10h
A$685($460)
once a week3,655km (2,271 miles)
Drive
1 day 13h
A$670($450)
on demand3,560km (2,212 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