The distance between Narooma and Lorne is around 822km (511 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes around 6hrs.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Narooma to Lorne by bus, train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Fly from Moruya (MYA) to Avalon (AVV) then take the train to Geelong then take the bus to Lorne Hotel/Great Ocean Rd.
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Take the bus to Bairnsdale, Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St then Geelong and then to Lorne Hotel/Great Ocean Rd.
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Take the bus to Bairnsdale then take the train to Southern Cross and then to Geelong then take the bus to Lorne Visitor Centre/Great Ocean Rd.
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There are several options for getting from Narooma to Lorne by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around A$105 ($70) and will take around 13h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly, then take the train and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 6hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$460 ($310).
The distance between Narooma and Lorne is around 822km (511 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 602km (374 miles)
It takes around 13h 5m to get from Narooma and Lorne by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Narooma to Lorne is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes around 6hrs and will set you back approx A$460 ($310).
The cheapest way to travel between Narooma and Lorne, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around A$105 ($70) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Narooma and Lorne. We recommend that you fly from Moruya (MYA) to Avalon (AVV) then take the train to Geelong then take the bus to Lorne Hotel/Great Ocean Rd. instead which will take 6hrs.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Narooma and Lorne. It typically takes around 13h 60m and departs 3 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Narooma to Lorne. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bairnsdale, Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St and Geelong. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 13h 60m.
V/Line and Public Transport Victoria run regular bus services between Narooma and Lorne. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 13h 60m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Narooma to Lorne. We recommend that you take the bus to Bomaderry Station then fly from Wollongong (WOL) to Melbourne Essendon Apt (MEB) then take the train to Geelong then take the bus to Lorne Hotel/Great Ocean Rd. instead which will take 9h 50m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Narooma and Lorne. The distance is around 822km (511 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 45m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Narooma to Lorne is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 13h 5m and will usually cost around A$105 ($70).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane, Train and Bus + 1 similar | 6hrs | A$460($310) | once daily | 1,184km (736 miles) |
Bus, Plane and Train | 9h 50m | A$380($255) | once daily | 1,034km (642 miles) |
Bus | 13h 60m | A$105($70) | 3 times a week | 881km (547 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 13h 5m | A$105($70) | 3 times a week | 843km (524 miles) |
Bus to Jolimont Centre, train | 15h 25m | A$165($110) | once a week | 1,059km (658 miles) |
Drive | 9h 45m | A$155($105) | on demand | 822km (511 miles) |
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The following major airports near Lorne offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.