How to travel from Daylesford to Lorne, Australia

The distance between Daylesford and Lorne is around 179km (111 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 20m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Daylesford to Lorne by 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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Bus

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

  • Duration4h 60m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$19($13)
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Train and Bus

Take the train to Deer Park and then to Geelong then take the bus to Lorne Visitor Centre/Great Ocean Rd.

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$25($17)
Operated by

V/Line

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Drive

Drive to Lorne.

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Distance179km (111 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Daylesford and Lorne

There are several options for getting from Daylesford to Lorne by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$19 ($13) and will take around 4h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$34 ($23).

The distance between Daylesford and Lorne is around 179km (111 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 134km (83 miles)

It takes around 3h 45m to get from Daylesford and Lorne by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Daylesford to Lorne is to drive which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx A$34 ($23).

The cheapest way to travel between Daylesford and Lorne, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$19 ($13) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Daylesford and Lorne. We recommend that you drive to Lorne. instead which will take 2h 20m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Daylesford and Lorne. It typically takes around 4h 60m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Daylesford to Lorne. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Geelong. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 4h 60m.

V/Line and Public Transport Victoria run regular bus services between Daylesford and Lorne. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 4h 60m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Daylesford to Lorne. We recommend that you take the train to Deer Park and then to Geelong then take the bus to Lorne Visitor Centre/Great Ocean Rd. instead which will take 3h 45m.

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 Daylesford and Lorne. The distance is around 179km (111 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Daylesford to Lorne is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 45m and will usually cost around A$25 ($17).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Daylesford and Lorne

Transport options from Daylesford to Lorne
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
4h 60m
A$19($13)
5 times a week208km (129 miles)
Train and Bus
3h 45m
A$25($17)
5 times a week229km (142 miles)
Drive
2h 20m
A$34($23)
on demand179km (111 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