How to travel from Lorne to Brisbane, Australia

The distance between Lorne and Brisbane is around 1,623km (1,008 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes around 6h 15m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Lorne to Brisbane by bus, train, plane, taxi 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 to Geelong, train and plane

Take the bus to Geelong then take the train to Wyndham Vale then fly from Avalon (AVV) to Gold Coast (OOL) then take the bus to Brisbane CBD Roma St.

  • Duration6h 15m
  • Flight time2hrs
  • Typical cost
    A$460($310)
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Bus

Take the bus to Geelong, Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St then Sydney and then to Brisbane.

  • Duration1 day 8h
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$320($215)
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Taxi and Train

Take a taxi to Werribee then take the train to Central Station and then to Brisbane.

  • Duration1 day 3h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$420($285)
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Drive

Drive to Brisbane.

  • Duration20h 15m
  • Distance1,883km (1,170 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lorne and Brisbane

There are several options for getting from Lorne to Brisbane by bus, train, plane, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around A$185 ($125) and will take around 1 day 8h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 6h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$460 ($310).

The distance between Lorne and Brisbane is around 1,623km (1,008 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,491km (926 miles)

It takes around 6h 15m to get from Lorne and Brisbane by bus, train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 20h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Lorne to Brisbane is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes around 6h 15m and will set you back approx A$460 ($310).

The cheapest way to travel between Lorne and Brisbane, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around A$185 ($125) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Lorne and Brisbane. We recommend that you take the bus to Geelong then take the train to Wyndham Vale then fly from Avalon (AVV) to Gold Coast (OOL) then take the bus to Brisbane CBD Roma St. instead which will take 6h 15m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Lorne and Brisbane. It typically takes around 1 day 8h and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Lorne to Brisbane. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Geelong, Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St and Sydney. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 8h.

Public Transport Victoria, V/Line, Greyhound Australia and Firefly Express run regular bus services between Lorne and Brisbane. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 1 day 8h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lorne to Brisbane. We recommend that you take the bus to Geelong then take the train to Wyndham Vale then fly from Avalon (AVV) to Brisbane (BNE). instead which will take 6h 15m.

The closest major airport to Brisbane is Brisbane Airport (BNE) (BNE) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Brisbane. Gold Coast Airport (OOL) (OOL) and Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) (MCY) 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 Lorne and Brisbane. The distance is around 1,883km (1,170 miles) by road and it will take around 20h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lorne to Brisbane is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 6h 15m and will usually cost around A$735 ($495).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Lorne and Brisbane

Transport options from Lorne to Brisbane
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus to Geelong, train and plane + 1 similar
6h 15m
A$460($310)
every 20 mins1,623km (1,008 miles)
Bus, Train and Plane6h 15m
A$735($495)
4 times a day1,661km (1,032 miles)
Bus
1 day 8h
A$320($215)
5 times a week2,124km (1,320 miles)
Taxi and Train + 2 similar
1 day 3h
A$420($285)
once daily2,065km (1,283 miles)
Bus and Train1 day 4h
A$210($140)
once daily2,078km (1,291 miles)
Bus to Geelong, train1 day 8h
A$185($125)
once daily2,137km (1,328 miles)
Drive
20h 15m
A$355($240)
on demand1,883km (1,170 miles)

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Airports near Brisbane

The following major airports near Brisbane offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.

BNE
Brisbane Airport (BNE)
International Airport
Distance
11km (7 miles) from Brisbane
OOL
Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
International Airport
Distance
91km (57 miles) from Brisbane
MCY
Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)
Domestic Airport
Distance
96km (60 miles) from Brisbane