How to travel from Eden to Lorne, Australia

The distance between Eden and Lorne is around 693km (430 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes around 6h 10m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Eden 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.

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Plane, Train and Bus

Fly from Merimbula (MIM) to Avalon (AVV) then take the train to Geelong then take the bus to Lorne Hotel/Great Ocean Rd.

  • Duration6h 10m
  • Flight time2h 50m
  • Typical cost
    A$450($305)
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Bus

Take the bus to Bairnsdale, Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St then Geelong and then to Lorne Hotel/Great Ocean Rd.

  • Duration11h 55m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$86($58)
Operated by

V/Line

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Bairnsdale then take the train to Southern Cross and then to Geelong then take the bus to Lorne Visitor Centre/Great Ocean Rd.

  • Duration11hrs
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$86($58)
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V/Line

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Drive

Drive to Lorne.

  • Duration8h 10m
  • Distance693km (430 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Eden and Lorne

There are several options for getting from Eden 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$86 ($58) and will take around 11hrs. 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 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$450 ($305).

The distance between Eden and Lorne is around 693km (430 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 546km (339 miles)

It takes around 11hrs to get from Eden and Lorne by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Eden to Lorne is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes around 6h 10m and will set you back approx A$450 ($305).

The cheapest way to travel between Eden and Lorne, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around A$86 ($58) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Eden and Lorne. We recommend that you fly from Merimbula (MIM) to Avalon (AVV) then take the train to Geelong then take the bus to Lorne Hotel/Great Ocean Rd. instead which will take 6h 10m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Eden and Lorne. It typically takes around 11h 55m and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Eden to Lorne. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bairnsdale, Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St and Geelong. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 11h 55m.

V/Line and Public Transport Victoria run regular bus services between Eden and Lorne. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 11h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Eden to Lorne. We recommend that you fly from Merimbula (MIM) to Avalon (AVV) then take the train to Geelong then take the bus to Lorne Hotel/Great Ocean Rd. instead which will take 6h 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 Eden and Lorne. The distance is around 693km (430 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Eden to Lorne is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 11hrs and will usually cost around A$86 ($58).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Eden and Lorne

Transport options from Eden to Lorne
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane, Train and Bus
6h 10m
A$450($305)
4 times a day1,271km (790 miles)
Bus
11h 55m
A$86($58)
3 times a week745km (463 miles)
Bus and Train
11hrs
A$86($58)
3 times a week707km (440 miles)
Drive
8h 10m
A$130($88)
on demand693km (430 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