How to travel from Lorne to Cygnet, Australia
The distance between Lorne and Cygnet is around 910km (565 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes around 7h 5m.
3 routes found
We've found 3 different ways to get from Lorne to Cygnet 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.
👋 Also check out Cygnet → Lorne if you're planning a return trip.
Bus, Train and Plane
Take the bus to Geelong then take the train to Southern Cross then fly from Melbourne Essendon Apt (MEB) to Hobart (HBA) then take the bus to No.42 Channel Hwy.
- Duration7h 5m
- Flight time2hrs
- Typical costA$410($275)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Port Melbourne then take a ferry to Devonport then drive to Cygnet.
- Duration15h 15m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical costA$390($260)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lorne and Cygnet
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Lorne to Cygnet by car, ferry, bus, train and plane. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around A$390 ($260) and will take around 15h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 7h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$410 ($275).
The distance between Lorne and Cygnet is around 910km (565 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 576km (358 miles)
It takes around 15h 15m to get from Lorne and Cygnet by car and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Lorne to Cygnet is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes around 7h 5m and will set you back approx A$410 ($275).
The cheapest way to travel between Lorne and Cygnet is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around A$390 ($260) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Lorne and Cygnet. We recommend that you take the bus to Geelong then take the train to Southern Cross then fly from Melbourne Essendon Apt (MEB) to Hobart (HBA) then take the bus to No.42 Channel Hwy. instead which will take 7h 5m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Lorne and Cygnet. We recommend that you take the bus to Geelong then take the train to Southern Cross then fly from Melbourne Essendon Apt (MEB) to Hobart (HBA) then take the bus to No.42 Channel Hwy. instead which will take 7h 5m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lorne to Cygnet. We recommend that you take the bus to Geelong then take the train to Southern Cross then fly from Melbourne Essendon Apt (MEB) to Hobart (HBA) then take the bus to No.42 Channel Hwy. instead which will take 7h 5m.
The closest major airport to Cygnet is Hobart Airport (HBA) (HBA) which is approximately 50km (31 miles) from Cygnet. Launceston Airport (LST) (LST) and Devonport Airport (DPO) (DPO) 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 Lorne to Cygnet. We recommend that you drive to Port Melbourne then take a ferry to Devonport then drive to Cygnet. instead which will take 15h 15m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lorne to Cygnet is to drive and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 15h 15m and will usually cost around A$390 ($260).
Compare travel optionsbetween Lorne and Cygnet
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus, Train and Plane + 1 similar | 7h 5m | A$410($275) | every 20 mins | 931km (579 miles) |
| Bus to Geelong, train and plane | 7h 45m | A$705($475) | every 20 mins | 2,022km (1,256 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 15h 15m | A$390($260) | twice daily | 910km (565 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Lorne and Cygnet
Bus companies
Public Transport Victoria
V/Line
Tassielink Transit
Redline
Ferry operators
Spirit of Tasmania
Airlines
Qantas
Virgin Australia
Sharp Aviation
Airports near Cygnet
The following major airports near Cygnet offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Hobart Airport (HBA)
- Distance
- 50km (31 miles) from Cygnet
Launceston Airport (LST)
- Distance
- 180km (112 miles) from Cygnet
Devonport Airport (DPO)
- Distance
- 227km (141 miles) from Cygnet