How to travel from Rye to Lorne, Australia
The distance between Rye and Lorne is around 112km (70 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry and then drive which takes around 2h 10m.
3 routes found
We've found 3 different ways to get from Rye to Lorne by ferry, bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Lorne → Rye if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Queenscliff then take the bus to Geelong Station/Railway Tce and then to Lorne Hotel/Great Ocean Rd.
- Duration3h 35m
- Departs4 times a day
- Typical costA$46($31)
Multiple operators
Bus and Train
Take the bus to Frankston then take the train to Southern Cross and then to Geelong then take the bus to Lorne Hotel/Great Ocean Rd.
- Duration5h 10m
- Departs4 times a day
- Typical costA$25($17)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Queenscliff then drive to Lorne.
- Duration2h 10m
- Departsevery 2 hours
- Typical costA$36($24)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Rye and Lorne
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Rye to Lorne by ferry, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around A$25 ($17) and will take around 5h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry and then drive and arrive in approximately 2h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$36 ($24).
The distance between Rye and Lorne is around 112km (70 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 75km (46 miles)
It takes around 3h 35m to get from Rye and Lorne by ferry and bus.
The quickest way to get from Rye to Lorne is to take a ferry and then drive which takes around 2h 10m and will set you back approx A$36 ($24).
The cheapest way to travel between Rye and Lorne is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around A$25 ($17) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Rye and Lorne. We recommend that you take a ferry to Queenscliff then drive to Lorne. instead which will take 2h 10m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Rye and Lorne. We recommend that you take a ferry to Queenscliff then drive to Lorne. instead which will take 2h 10m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Rye to Lorne. We recommend that you take a ferry to Queenscliff then take the bus to Geelong Station/Railway Tce and then to Lorne Hotel/Great Ocean Rd. instead which will take 3h 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
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Rye to Lorne. We recommend that you take a ferry to Queenscliff then take the bus to Geelong Station/Railway Tce and then to Lorne Hotel/Great Ocean Rd. instead which will take 3h 35m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Rye to Lorne is to take a ferry and then take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 35m and will usually cost around A$46 ($31).
Compare travel optionsbetween Rye and Lorne
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry and Bus | 3h 35m | A$46($31) | 4 times a day | 134km (83 miles) |
Bus and Train | 5h 10m | A$25($17) | 4 times a day | 243km (151 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 2h 10m | A$36($24) | every 2 hours | 112km (70 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Rye and Lorne
Bus companies
Public Transport Victoria
V/Line
Metropolitan buses
Ferry operators
Searoad Ferries
Train operators
Metro Trains Melbourne
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