How to travel from Byron Bay to Lorne, Australia

The distance between Byron Bay and Lorne is around 1,543km (959 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 5h 60m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Byron Bay 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 Gold Coast Airport then fly from Gold Coast (OOL) to Avalon (AVV) then take the train to Geelong then take the bus to Lorne Hotel/Great Ocean Rd.

  • Duration5h 60m
  • Flight time2h 15m
  • Typical cost
    A$455($305)
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Bus

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

  • Duration1 day 4h
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$290($195)
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Casino Station Coach Bay then take the train to Central Station then Southern Cross and then to Geelong then take the bus to Lorne Visitor Centre/Great Ocean Rd.

  • Duration1 day 2h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$205($135)
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Drive

Drive to Lorne.

  • Duration18h 35m
  • Distance1,736km (1,079 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Byron Bay and Lorne

There are several options for getting from Byron Bay to Lorne by bus, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around A$195 ($130) and will take around 1 day 3h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 5h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$455 ($305).

The distance between Byron Bay and Lorne is around 1,543km (959 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,415km (879 miles)

It takes around 5h 60m to get from Byron Bay and Lorne by bus, plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 18h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Byron Bay to Lorne is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 5h 60m and will set you back approx A$455 ($305).

The cheapest way to travel between Byron Bay and Lorne, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around A$195 ($130) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Byron Bay and Lorne. We recommend that you take the bus to Gold Coast Airport then fly from Gold Coast (OOL) to Avalon (AVV) then take the train to Geelong then take the bus to Lorne Hotel/Great Ocean Rd. instead which will take 5h 60m.

Bus travel

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

There are no direct bus services that runs from Byron Bay 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 4h.

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

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Byron Bay to Lorne. We recommend that you take the bus to Gold Coast Airport then fly from Gold Coast (OOL) to Avalon (AVV) then take the train to Geelong then take the bus to Lorne Hotel/Great Ocean Rd. instead which will take 5h 60m.

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 Byron Bay and Lorne. The distance is around 1,736km (1,079 miles) by road and it will take around 18h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Byron Bay to Lorne is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 5h 60m and will usually cost around A$455 ($305).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Byron Bay and Lorne

Transport options from Byron Bay to Lorne
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus, Plane and Train + 1 similar
5h 60m
A$455($305)
4 times a day1,591km (989 miles)
Plane, Train and Bus6h 45m
A$420($285)
4 times a day1,543km (959 miles)
Bus
1 day 4h
A$290($195)
4 times a week1,958km (1,217 miles)
Bus and Train + 2 similar
1 day 2h
A$205($135)
once daily1,973km (1,226 miles)
Bus to Casino Station, Coach Bay, train1 day 3h
A$205($140)
once daily1,991km (1,237 miles)
Bus to Sydney, train1 day 3h
A$195($130)
once daily1,951km (1,212 miles)
Drive
18h 35m
A$330($220)
on demand1,736km (1,079 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