The distance between Lorne and Hobart is around 854km (531 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes around 6hrs.
We've found 2 different ways to get from Lorne to Hobart 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 Hobart (HBA).
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Drive to Port Melbourne then take a ferry to Devonport then drive to Hobart.
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There are several options for getting from Lorne to Hobart by car, ferry, bus, train and plane. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around A$380 ($255) and will take around 14h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 6hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$400 ($270).
The distance between Lorne and Hobart is around 854km (531 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 559km (348 miles)
It takes around 14h 30m to get from Lorne and Hobart by car and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Lorne to Hobart is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes around 6hrs and will set you back approx A$400 ($270).
The cheapest way to travel between Lorne and Hobart is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around A$380 ($255) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Lorne and Hobart. 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). instead which will take 6hrs.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Lorne and Hobart. 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). instead which will take 6hrs.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lorne to Hobart. 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). instead which will take 6hrs.
The closest major airport to Hobart is Hobart Airport (HBA) (HBA) which is approximately 15km (9 miles) from Hobart. 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.
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Lorne to Hobart. We recommend that you drive to Port Melbourne then take a ferry to Devonport then drive to Hobart. instead which will take 14h 30m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lorne to Hobart is to drive and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 14h 30m and will usually cost around A$380 ($255).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus, Train and Plane | 6hrs | A$400($270) | 4 times a day | 864km (537 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 14h 30m | A$380($255) | twice daily | 854km (531 miles) |
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The following major airports near Hobart offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.