How to travel from Port Fairy to Lorne, Australia

The distance between Port Fairy and Lorne is around 192km (119 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 25m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Port Fairy to Lorne by train, taxi, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus

Take the bus to Visitor Information Centre/Great Ocean Rd.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$27($18)
Operated by

V/Line

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Train and Taxi

Take the train to Birregurra then take a taxi to Lorne.

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    A$95($65)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Lorne.

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Distance192km (119 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Port Fairy and Lorne

There are several options for getting from Port Fairy to Lorne by train, taxi, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$27 ($18) and will take around 4h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$37 ($25).

The distance between Port Fairy and Lorne is around 192km (119 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 152km (95 miles)

It takes around 2h 35m to get from Port Fairy and Lorne by train and taxi. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Port Fairy to Lorne is to drive which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx A$37 ($25).

The cheapest way to travel between Port Fairy and Lorne, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$27 ($18) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Port Fairy and Lorne. We recommend that you drive to Lorne. instead which will take 2h 25m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Port Fairy and Lorne. It typically takes around 4h 45m and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Port Fairy to Lorne. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Warrnambool Station/Merri St and Visitor Information Centre/Great Ocean Rd. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 4h 45m.

V/Line run regular bus services between Port Fairy and Lorne. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 4h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Port Fairy to Lorne. We recommend that you take the train to Birregurra then take a taxi to Lorne. instead which will take 2h 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 Port Fairy and Lorne. The distance is around 192km (119 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Port Fairy to Lorne is to take the train and then take a taxi which takes, on average, 2h 35m and will usually cost around A$95 ($65).

How do I get from Port Fairy to Lorne

Compare travel optionsbetween Port Fairy and Lorne

Transport options from Port Fairy to Lorne
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
4h 45m
A$27($18)
3 times a week240km (149 miles)
Train and Taxi
2h 35m
A$95($65)
4 times a day201km (125 miles)
Drive
2h 25m
A$37($25)
on demand192km (119 miles)

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Airports near Lorne

The following major airports near Lorne offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.

AVV
Avalon Airport (AVV)
International Airport
Distance
72km (45 miles) from Lorne
MEL
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
International Airport
Distance
123km (76 miles) from Lorne
KNS
King Island Airport (KNS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
149km (93 miles) from Lorne