How to travel from Esperance to Lorne, Australia

The distance between Esperance and Lorne is around 2,912km (1,809 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes around 10h 25m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Esperance to Lorne by plane, 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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Fly to Avalon (AVV), train and bus

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

  • Duration10h 25m
  • Flight time7h 15m
  • Typical cost
    A$1,275($860)
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Transwa Bay Transwa East Perth Set-Down then take the train to Sydney Central Station then Southern Cross and then to Geelong then take the bus to Lorne Hotel/Great Ocean Rd.

  • Duration4 days 2h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    A$950($640)
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Drive

Drive to Lorne.

  • Duration1 day 6h
  • Distance2,912km (1,809 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Esperance and Lorne

There are several options for getting from Esperance to Lorne by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which costs around A$890 ($600) and will take around 13h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly, then take the train and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 10h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$1,275 ($860).

The distance between Esperance and Lorne is around 2,912km (1,809 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,043km (1,270 miles)

It takes around 13h 25m to get from Esperance and Lorne by plane, train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 6h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Esperance to Lorne is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes around 10h 25m and will set you back approx A$1,275 ($860).

The cheapest way to travel between Esperance and Lorne, if you exclude driving, is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around A$890 ($600) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Esperance and Lorne. We recommend that you fly from Esperance (EPR) to Avalon (AVV) then take the train to Geelong then take the bus to Lorne Hotel/Great Ocean Rd. instead which will take 10h 25m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Esperance and Lorne. We recommend that you fly from Esperance (EPR) to Avalon (AVV) then take the train to Geelong then take the bus to Lorne Hotel/Great Ocean Rd. instead which will take 10h 25m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Esperance to Lorne. We recommend that you fly from Esperance (EPR) to Melbourne Essendon Apt (MEB) then take the train to Geelong then take the bus to Lorne Hotel/Great Ocean Rd. instead which will take 13h 25m.

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 Esperance and Lorne. The distance is around 2,912km (1,809 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 6h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Esperance to Lorne is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 13h 25m and will usually cost around A$890 ($600).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Esperance and Lorne

Transport options from Esperance to Lorne
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly to Avalon (AVV), train and bus + 1 similar
10h 25m
A$1,275($860)
4 times a day4,774km (2,967 miles)
Plane, Train and Bus13h 25m
A$890($600)
4 times a day5,755km (3,576 miles)
Bus and Train
4 days 2h
A$950($640)
once a week5,779km (3,591 miles)
Drive
1 day 6h
A$550($370)
on demand2,912km (1,809 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