How to travel from Nambucca Heads to Lorne, Australia
The distance between Nambucca Heads and Lorne is around 1,343km (834 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes around 6h 35m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Nambucca Heads 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.
👋 Also check out Lorne → Nambucca Heads if you're planning a return trip.
Plane, Train and Bus
Fly from Coffs Harbour (CFS) to Avalon (AVV) then take the train to Geelong then take the bus to Lorne Hotel/Great Ocean Rd.
- Duration6h 35m
- Flight time2h 45m
- Typical costA$360($245)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Sydney, Melbourne then Geelong and then to Lorne Hotel/Great Ocean Rd.
- Duration22h 35m
- Departs6 times a week
- Typical costA$245($165)
Multiple bus operators
Train and Bus
Take the train to Central Station then Southern Cross and then to Geelong then take the bus to Lorne Visitor Centre/Great Ocean Rd.
- Duration22h 5m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costA$175($120)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nambucca Heads and Lorne
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Nambucca Heads to Lorne by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around A$140 ($95) and will take around 22h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly, then take the train and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 6h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$360 ($245).
The distance between Nambucca Heads and Lorne is around 1,343km (834 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,204km (748 miles)
It takes around 6h 35m to get from Nambucca Heads and Lorne by plane, train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 15h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Nambucca Heads to Lorne is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes around 6h 35m and will set you back approx A$360 ($245).
The cheapest way to travel between Nambucca Heads and Lorne, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around A$140 ($95) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Nambucca Heads and Lorne. We recommend that you fly from Coffs Harbour (CFS) to Avalon (AVV) then take the train to Geelong then take the bus to Lorne Hotel/Great Ocean Rd. instead which will take 6h 35m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Nambucca Heads and Lorne. It typically takes around 22h 35m and departs 6 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Nambucca Heads to Lorne. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Sydney, Melbourne and Geelong. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 22h 35m.
Greyhound Australia, Premier Motor Service, Firefly Express, V/Line and Public Transport Victoria run regular bus services between Nambucca Heads and Lorne. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 22h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nambucca Heads to Lorne. We recommend that you fly from Coffs Harbour (CFS) to Avalon (AVV) then take the train to Geelong then take the bus to Lorne Hotel/Great Ocean Rd. instead which will take 6h 35m.
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.
Drive yourself
Yes it is possible to drive from Nambucca Heads and Lorne. The distance is around 1,465km (910 miles) by road and it will take around 15h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nambucca Heads to Lorne is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 6h 35m and will usually cost around A$360 ($245).
Compare travel optionsbetween Nambucca Heads and Lorne
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane, Train and Bus + 2 similar | 6h 35m | A$360($245) | 4 times a week | 1,391km (865 miles) |
| Bus, Plane and Train | 7h 25m | A$370($250) | once daily | 1,343km (834 miles) |
| Bus to Armidale Airport, plane and train | 9h 10m | A$460($310) | twice a week | 1,481km (920 miles) |
Bus | 22h 35m | A$245($165) | 6 times a week | 1,608km (999 miles) |
Train and Bus + 2 similar | 22h 5m | A$175($120) | once daily | 1,657km (1,030 miles) |
| Bus and Train | 22h 15m | A$140($95) | 4 times a week | 1,528km (949 miles) |
| Train to Central Station, bus | 23h 10m | A$170($115) | once daily | 1,702km (1,057 miles) |
Drive | 15h 30m | A$275($185) | on demand | 1,465km (910 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Nambucca Heads and Lorne
Bus companies
Public Transport Victoria
V/Line
Premier Motor Service
Firefly Express
Airlines
Qantas
Regional Express
Virgin Australia
Train operators
NSW TrainLink
NSW TrainLink XPT
Airports near Lorne
The following major airports near Lorne offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
- Distance
- 72km (45 miles) from Lorne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
- Distance
- 123km (76 miles) from Lorne
King Island Airport (KNS)
- Distance
- 149km (93 miles) from Lorne