Bus Transfer
For 2024 we will once again be offering bus transfers to and from Lorne.
At the time of your registration, you can select to add bus transfer as your registration add-ons. In the registration portal, there is a ‘Bus Transfer’ section. Please select the 'check box' to reserve the bus transfer. Tickets are AUD$60.00 each way and seats must be reserved in advance.
Sunday 4 February (Melbourne to Lorne)
From the designated bus lane out the front of the international terminal (T2) at Tullamarine Airport at 11:00am
Pick up at Southern Cross Station will be from Collins street, facing west. The buses will arrive approximately 15 minutes before the scheduled departure time and will depart at exactly 11:45am sharp.
Southern Cross Station @ 11:30AM
The bus will be located outside the Savoy Hotel on Little Collins, directly opposite Southern Cross Station. The bus will arrive approximately 15 minutes before the scheduled departure time and will depart at 11:45am sharp for Lorne.
Tullamarine Melbourne Airport @ 11:00AM
Passengers should meet in the blue Groups and Charters Bus (the L) zone opposite International Terminal (T2), ensuring they have boarded the bus no later than 11:00am. The bus will have a conference signage "LORNE PROTEINS 2023" on the front window.
Thursday 8th February (Mantra Lorne to Melbourne)
Buses will depart from Mantra Lorne at 9:00AM sharp to Tullamarine Airport and Southern Cross Station.
Scenic Drive
From Melbourne, follow the M1 to Geelong and then take the Great Ocean Road to Lorne. This will take just under 2 hours, however, allow a little extra time to stop along the way as there are plenty of opportunities to admire the breathtaking views. You can save a bit of time by travelling inland from Geelong to Winchelsea and then taking the C151 to Lorne, however, this is nowhere near as picturesque or iconic as the Great Ocean Road.
Car Rental
Melbourne Airport has six car rental companies located on site. All have offices on the ground floor of the short term car park, and information desks in the Melbourne Airport domestic terminals. Please visit here for further information
Public Transportation
Train
1) Once arriving into Melbourne Airport, take the Skybus to Southern Cross Station. The Skybus departs from Melbourne Airport every 10 minutes and it is an approximate 30 minute journey. Tickets for Skybus can be pre purchased or purchased on arrival, for more information visit here.
2) From Southern Cross Station, take a VLine train to Geelong. Visit here for timetable information.
3)From Geelong Railway Station, take VLine Coach to Lorne. The bus will then drop off just outside Lorne Hotel. Please visit here for timetable information.
Bus
1) Gull Airport Service provides a bus from Melbourne Airport to Geelong with regular bus services. For timetable information (as vary on different days) please visit here. Pick up information from Melbourne Airport can be found here.
2) The service drops off at Geelong Railway Station. From Geelong Railway Station, take VLine Coach to Lorne on the Warrnambool - Melbourne via Apollo Bay & Geelong line
The closest stop is “Lorne Visitor Centre/Great Ocean Road”.
Please visit the PTV website for timetable information.
Taxi
Taxis and rideshares are another option from Melbourne Airport to Lorne. This is an expensive option with an approximate cost of $288. There is a taxi rank outside Terminals 1, 2 and 3.