The distance between Kingscliff and Lorne is around 1,542km (958 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes around 5h 45m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Kingscliff 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 from Gold Coast (OOL) to Avalon (AVV) then take the train to Geelong then take the bus to Lorne Hotel/Great Ocean Rd.
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Take the bus to Sydney, Melbourne then Geelong and then to Lorne Hotel/Great Ocean Rd.
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Take the bus to Casino Station Coach Bay then take the train to Central Station then Southern Cross and then to Geelong then take the bus to Lorne Hotel/Great Ocean Rd.
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There are several options for getting from Kingscliff to Lorne by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$180 ($120) and will take around 1 day 6h. 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 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$385 ($260).
The distance between Kingscliff and Lorne is around 1,542km (958 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,448km (900 miles)
It takes around 5h 45m to get from Kingscliff and Lorne by plane, train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 19hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Kingscliff to Lorne is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes around 5h 45m and will set you back approx A$385 ($260).
The cheapest way to travel between Kingscliff and Lorne, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$180 ($120) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Kingscliff and Lorne. We recommend that you fly from Gold Coast (OOL) to Avalon (AVV) then take the train to Geelong then take the bus to Lorne Hotel/Great Ocean Rd. instead which will take 5h 45m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Kingscliff and Lorne. It typically takes around 1 day 6h and departs 4 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Kingscliff to Lorne. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Wharf St Opp Tweed Heads Visitor Information Centre, Sydney, Melbourne and Geelong. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 6h.
Premier Motor Service, Firefly Express, V/Line and Public Transport Victoria run regular bus services between Kingscliff and Lorne. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 1 day 6h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kingscliff to Lorne. We recommend that you fly from Gold Coast (OOL) to Avalon (AVV) then take the train to Geelong then take the bus to Lorne Hotel/Great Ocean Rd. instead which will take 5h 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Kingscliff and Lorne. The distance is around 1,781km (1,107 miles) by road and it will take around 19hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kingscliff to Lorne is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 45m and will usually cost around A$385 ($260).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane, Train and Bus | 5h 45m | A$385($260) | 4 times a day | 1,542km (958 miles) |
Bus | 1 day 6h | A$180($120) | 4 times a week | 2,003km (1,245 miles) |
Bus and Train + 2 similar | 1 day 3h | A$210($140) | once daily | 2,019km (1,254 miles) |
Bus to Casino Station, Coach Bay, train | 1 day 3h | A$210($140) | once daily | 2,019km (1,254 miles) |
Bus to Casino Station, Coach Bay, train | 1 day 3h | A$195($130) | twice a week | 1,977km (1,228 miles) |
Drive | 19hrs | A$335($225) | on demand | 1,781km (1,107 miles) |
Public Transport Victoria
V/Line
NSW TrainLink
Premier Motor Service
Firefly Express
Virgin Australia
Qantas
Regional Express
NSW TrainLink XPT
The following major airports near Lorne offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.