How to travel from Hamilton Island to Lorne, Australia

The distance between Hamilton Island and Lorne is around 2,423km (1,506 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes around 6h 40m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Hamilton Island to Lorne by plane, train, bus and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out LorneHamilton Island if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane, Train and Bus

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

  • Duration6h 40m
  • Flight time3h 50m
  • Typical cost
    A$750($505)
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Ferry, Bus and Train

Take a ferry to Port of Airlie then take the bus to Brisbane and then to Sydney then take the train to Southern Cross and then to Geelong then take the bus to Lorne Hotel/Great Ocean Rd.

  • Duration2 days 3h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$435($295)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hamilton Island and Lorne

There are several options for getting from Hamilton Island to Lorne by plane, train, bus and ferry. The cheapest option is to take a ferry, then take the bus and then take the train which costs around A$435 ($295) and will take around 2 days 3h. 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 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$750 ($505).

The distance between Hamilton Island and Lorne is around 2,423km (1,506 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,078km (1,291 miles)

It takes around 6h 40m to get from Hamilton Island and Lorne by plane, train and bus.

The quickest way to get from Hamilton Island to Lorne is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes around 6h 40m and will set you back approx A$750 ($505).

The cheapest way to travel between Hamilton Island and Lorne is to take a ferry, then take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around A$435 ($295) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Hamilton Island and Lorne. We recommend that you fly from Hamilton Island (HTI) to Avalon (AVV) then take the train to Geelong then take the bus to Lorne Hotel/Great Ocean Rd. instead which will take 6h 40m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Hamilton Island and Lorne. We recommend that you fly from Hamilton Island (HTI) to Avalon (AVV) then take the train to Geelong then take the bus to Lorne Hotel/Great Ocean Rd. instead which will take 6h 40m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Hamilton Island to Lorne. We recommend that you fly from Hamilton Island (HTI) to Avalon (AVV) then take the train to Geelong then take the bus to Lorne Hotel/Great Ocean Rd. instead which will take 6h 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

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Hamilton Island to Lorne. We recommend that you fly from Hamilton Island (HTI) to Avalon (AVV) then take the train to Geelong then take the bus to Lorne Hotel/Great Ocean Rd. instead which will take 6h 40m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hamilton Island to Lorne is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 6h 40m and will usually cost around A$750 ($505).

How do I get from Hamilton Island to Lorne

Compare travel optionsbetween Hamilton Island and Lorne

Transport options from Hamilton Island to Lorne
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane, Train and Bus
6h 40m
A$750($505)
4 times a day2,423km (1,506 miles)
Ferry, Bus and Train
2 days 3h
A$435($295)
once daily3,485km (2,165 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