Surf Coast · Avalon
Lorne to Avalon without the Tullamarine slog
Avalon is about 90 km from Lorne (from $194) — often the better match for Jetstar when you want a shorter coastal-and-freeway hop than Melbourne Airport.
Leave-home still respects Great Ocean Road traffic, coastal towns and the Avalon approach. We collect from Mountjoy Parade hotels and hillside stays the same way as Tullamarine runs.
Ticket at Melbourne instead? See that guide — same door address, either route.
At a glance
Route snapshot
- Guide distance About 90 km to Avalon
- Drive time Approx. 90–100 min in clear traffic
- Peak traffic Allow +10–20 min in local peak / early Jetstar departures
- Sedan one-way (approx) From $194
- Best suited for Jetstar and other Avalon departures
- Compared with Melbourne About 145 km / Approx. 135–155 min / from $310 — open that page
Allow +20–35 min in peak — coastal traffic into Geelong, then Avalon. Holiday weekends and early Jetstar waves need extra buffer.
Planning
Leave-by timing from Lorne
- Avalon domestics Terminal ~90–120 minutes before departure → leave Lorne about 3.5–4.5 hours before take-off.
- First-wave Jetstar Often a ~2:00–3:30am pickup from Lorne depending on check-in — confirmed on the call.
- Weekend changeovers Book after keys return so bags are ready at the hotel door.
- Full airline network? See Lorne to Melbourne Airport.
Local pickups
Hotels & stays we collect from
- Mantra Lorne / Erskine House — resort driveway timed to Avalon.
- Grand Pacific & Mountjoy Parade — foreshore hotel kerbside.
- Apartments above town — note steep access if relevant.
- Coastal cottages west of town — landmark or pin for overnight pickups.
Door pickups
Where we collect
Common doors before departure or after you land.
- Mantra Lorne and Erskine House
- Grand Pacific Hotel and Mountjoy Parade
- Hillside apartments and short stays
- Great Ocean Road cottages toward Eastern View
- Coastal run to Geelong then Avalon
FAQ
Quick answers
How do I book from Lorne?
Enter your Lorne address and flight details in the booking form. We confirm a fixed fare before travel.
How long to Avalon from here?
About 90 km — Approx. 90–100 min in clear traffic. In peak traffic allow about 10–20 min extra for Avalon — coastal/peninsula roads into Geelong first, then a shorter industrial corridor. Holiday weekends add the most time. Guide sedan fare from $194. See our transfer prices.
Is Avalon worth it from Lorne versus Melbourne Airport?
If your ticket is Avalon (often Jetstar), yes — roughly 90 km vs 145 km to Tullamarine. If you need internationals or airlines only at MEL, book the Melbourne Airport route instead.
Is Avalon usually quicker than Tullamarine from Lorne?
Often yes when your ticket is at Avalon — about 90 km versus ~145 km to Melbourne Airport. Always book the airport on your ticket.
What if my flight is via Melbourne?
Same door pickup — use the Melbourne guide or select that airport when you book.
Surf Coast
Nearby suburbs
Other local guides for Avalon, plus all airport transfers and our Surf Coast area page.
Lorne · Avalon
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From $194 sedan one-way (approx) · Approx. 90–100 min · STV accredited