How to travel from Port Lincoln to Lorne, Australia

The distance between Port Lincoln and Lorne is around 1,272km (791 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes around 7h 15m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Port Lincoln to Lorne by plane, train, bus, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Plane, Train and Bus

Fly from Port Lincoln (PLO) to Avalon (AVV) then take the train to Geelong then take the bus to Lorne Hotel/Great Ocean Rd.

  • Duration7h 15m
  • Flight time4h 15m
  • Typical cost
    A$700($470)
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Bus

Take the bus to Adelaide, Ballarat then Geelong and then to Lorne Hotel/Great Ocean Rd.

  • Duration21h 15m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$190($130)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Lorne.

  • Duration15hrs
  • Distance1,383km (859 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Port Lincoln and Lorne

There are several options for getting from Port Lincoln to Lorne by plane, train, bus, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$190 ($130) and will take around 21h 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 7h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$700 ($470).

The distance between Port Lincoln and Lorne is around 1,272km (791 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 839km (521 miles)

It takes around 7h 15m to get from Port Lincoln and Lorne by plane, train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 15hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Port Lincoln to Lorne is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes around 7h 15m and will set you back approx A$700 ($470).

The cheapest way to travel between Port Lincoln and Lorne, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$190 ($130) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Port Lincoln and Lorne. We recommend that you fly from Port Lincoln (PLO) to Avalon (AVV) then take the train to Geelong then take the bus to Lorne Hotel/Great Ocean Rd. instead which will take 7h 15m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Port Lincoln and Lorne. It typically takes around 21h 15m and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Port Lincoln to Lorne. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Adelaide, Ballarat and Geelong. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 21h 15m.

Stateliner, Firefly Express, V/Line and Public Transport Victoria run regular bus services between Port Lincoln and Lorne. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 21h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Port Lincoln to Lorne. We recommend that you fly from Port Lincoln (PLO) to Avalon (AVV) then take the train to Geelong then take the bus to Lorne Hotel/Great Ocean Rd. instead which will take 7h 15m.

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 Lincoln and Lorne. The distance is around 1,383km (859 miles) by road and it will take around 15hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Port Lincoln to Lorne is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 7h 15m and will usually cost around A$700 ($470).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Port Lincoln and Lorne

Transport options from Port Lincoln to Lorne
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane, Train and Bus
7h 15m
A$700($470)
4 times a day2,320km (1,442 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
21h 15m
A$190($130)
3 times a week1,485km (922 miles)
Bus via Adelaide1 day 1h
A$230($155)
3 times a week1,651km (1,026 miles)
Drive + 1 similar
15hrs
A$260($175)
on demand1,383km (859 miles)
Bus, Ferry and Train19h 5m
A$295($200)
twice a week1,272km (791 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