How to travel from Canberra to Lorne, Australia
The distance between Canberra and Lorne is around 792km (492 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes around 5h 40m.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Canberra to Lorne by bus, train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Lorne → Canberra if you're planning a return trip.
Plane, Train and Bus
Fly from Canberra (CBR) to Avalon (AVV) then take the train to Geelong then take the bus to Lorne Hotel/Great Ocean Rd.
- Duration5h 40m
- Flight time2h 25m
- Typical costA$425($285)
Multiple operators
Bus and Train
Take the bus to Albury then take the train to Southern Cross and then to Geelong then take the bus to Lorne Hotel/Great Ocean Rd.
- Duration9h 40m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costA$105($71)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Canberra and Lorne
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Canberra to Lorne by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around A$90 ($62) and will take around 10h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly, then take the train and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 5h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$425 ($285).
The distance between Canberra and Lorne is around 792km (492 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 581km (361 miles)
It takes around 9h 40m to get from Canberra and Lorne by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Canberra to Lorne is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes around 5h 40m and will set you back approx A$425 ($285).
The cheapest way to travel between Canberra and Lorne, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around A$90 ($62) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Canberra and Lorne. We recommend that you fly from Canberra (CBR) to Avalon (AVV) then take the train to Geelong then take the bus to Lorne Hotel/Great Ocean Rd. instead which will take 5h 40m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Canberra and Lorne. We recommend that you fly from Canberra (CBR) to Avalon (AVV) then take the train to Geelong then take the bus to Lorne Hotel/Great Ocean Rd. instead which will take 5h 40m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Canberra to Lorne. We recommend that you fly from Canberra (CBR) to Avalon (AVV) then take the train to Geelong then take the bus to Lorne Hotel/Great Ocean Rd. instead which will take 5h 40m.
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 Canberra and Lorne. The distance is around 792km (492 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Canberra to Lorne is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 9h 40m and will usually cost around A$105 ($71).
Compare travel optionsbetween Canberra and Lorne
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane, Train and Bus | 5h 40m | A$425($285) | 4 times a day | 1,143km (710 miles) |
Bus and Train + 2 similar | 9h 40m | A$105($71) | once daily | 794km (493 miles) |
| Bus to Junee Station, Coach Stop, train | 10h 35m | A$90($62) | 6 times a week | 835km (519 miles) |
| Bus to Wodonga, train | 11h 10m | A$100($66) | once a week | 806km (501 miles) |
Drive | 8h 30m | A$150($100) | on demand | 792km (492 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Canberra and Lorne
Airlines
Regional Express
Virgin Australia
Qantas
Qatar Airways
Bus companies
V/Line
Public Transport Victoria
NSW TrainLink
Train operators
NSW TrainLink XPT
Airports near Lorne
The following major airports near Lorne offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
- Distance
- 72km (45 miles) from Lorne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
- Distance
- 123km (76 miles) from Lorne
King Island Airport (KNS)
- Distance
- 149km (93 miles) from Lorne