The distance between Lorne and Burnie is around 626km (389 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 25m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Lorne to Burnie by car, ferry, bus, train and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the bus to Geelong then take the train to Southern Cross then fly from Melbourne Essendon Apt (MEB) to Burnie (BWT).
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Take the bus to Geelong then take the train to Southern Cross then take a ferry to Devonport then take the bus to Burnie City Terminus.
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Drive to Port Melbourne then take a ferry to Devonport then drive to Burnie.
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There are several options for getting from Lorne to Burnie by car, ferry, bus, train and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus, then take the train and then take a ferry which costs around A$325 ($220) and will take around 13h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$355 ($240).
The distance between Lorne and Burnie is around 626km (389 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 324km (202 miles)
It takes around 12hrs to get from Lorne and Burnie by car and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Lorne to Burnie is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 25m and will set you back approx A$355 ($240).
The cheapest way to travel between Lorne and Burnie is to take the bus, then take the train and then take a ferry which will typically cost around A$325 ($220) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Lorne and Burnie. We recommend that you take the bus to Geelong then take the train to Southern Cross then fly from Melbourne Essendon Apt (MEB) to Burnie (BWT). instead which will take 5h 25m.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Lorne and Burnie. We recommend that you take the bus to Geelong then take the train to Southern Cross then fly from Melbourne Essendon Apt (MEB) to Burnie (BWT). instead which will take 5h 25m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lorne to Burnie. We recommend that you take the bus to Geelong then take the train to Southern Cross then fly from Melbourne Essendon Apt (MEB) to Burnie (BWT). instead which will take 5h 25m.
The closest major airport to Burnie is Burnie Wynyard Airport (BWT) (BWT) which is approximately 17km (10 miles) from Burnie. Devonport Airport (DPO) (DPO) and Hobart Airport (HBA) (HBA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Lorne to Burnie. We recommend that you drive to Port Melbourne then take a ferry to Devonport then drive to Burnie. instead which will take 12hrs.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lorne to Burnie is to drive and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 12hrs and will usually cost around A$335 ($225).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus, Train and Plane | 5h 25m | A$355($240) | 4 times a day | 638km (396 miles) |
Bus, Train and Ferry | 13h 45m | A$325($220) | twice daily | 640km (398 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 12hrs | A$335($225) | twice daily | 626km (389 miles) |
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V/Line
Merseylink
Spirit of Tasmania
Regional Express
Qantas
Sharp Aviation
The following major airports near Burnie offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.