How to travel from Swansea to Lorne, Australia

The distance between Swansea and Lorne is around 1,085km (674 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 7h 50m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Swansea to Lorne by train, plane, 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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Train, Plane and Bus

Take the train to Central Station then fly from Sydney (SYD) to Avalon (AVV) then take the train to Geelong then take the bus to Lorne Hotel/Great Ocean Rd.

  • Duration7h 50m
  • Flight time1h 35m
  • Typical cost
    A$275($185)
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Bus

Take the bus to Sydney, Melbourne then Geelong and then to Lorne Hotel/Great Ocean Rd.

  • Duration18hrs
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$195($130)
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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.

  • Duration15h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$210($140)
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Drive

Drive to Lorne.

  • Duration11h 55m
  • Distance1,109km (689 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Swansea and Lorne

There are several options for getting from Swansea to Lorne by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around A$90 ($62) and will take around 17hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 7h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$275 ($185).

The distance between Swansea and Lorne is around 1,085km (674 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 919km (571 miles)

It takes around 7h 50m to get from Swansea and Lorne by train, plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 11h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Swansea to Lorne is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 7h 50m and will set you back approx A$275 ($185).

The cheapest way to travel between Swansea and Lorne, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around A$90 ($62) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Swansea and Lorne. We recommend that you take the train to Central Station then fly from Sydney (SYD) to Avalon (AVV) then take the train to Geelong then take the bus to Lorne Hotel/Great Ocean Rd. instead which will take 7h 50m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Swansea and Lorne. It typically takes around 18hrs and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Swansea to Lorne. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Charlestown Square Pearson St Stand A, Sydney, Melbourne and Geelong. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 18hrs.

Premier Motor Service, Greyhound Australia, Firefly Express, V/Line and Public Transport Victoria run regular bus services between Swansea and Lorne. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 18hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Swansea to Lorne. We recommend that you take the train to Central Station then fly from Sydney (SYD) to Avalon (AVV) then take the train to Geelong then take the bus to Lorne Hotel/Great Ocean Rd. instead which will take 7h 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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Swansea and Lorne. The distance is around 1,109km (689 miles) by road and it will take around 11h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Swansea to Lorne is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 7h 50m and will usually cost around A$275 ($185).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Swansea and Lorne

Transport options from Swansea to Lorne
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train, Plane and Bus
7h 50m
A$275($185)
4 times a day1,085km (674 miles)
Bus
18hrs
A$195($130)
4 times a week1,281km (796 miles)
Train and Bus + 2 similar
15h 55m
A$210($140)
once daily1,250km (777 miles)
Train to Central Station, bus16h 45m
A$115($76)
once daily1,273km (791 miles)
Train to Epping Station, bus17hrs
A$90($62)
4 times a week1,171km (727 miles)
Drive
11h 55m
A$210($140)
on demand1,109km (689 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