Surf Coast · Avalon
Lorne door pickup for Avalon Airport
Lorne travellers book Avalon for Jetstar and other Avalon flights — a shorter hop when the ticket sits there. Fixed fare from your door (~90 km / from $194).
Avalon from Lorne suits Jetstar and Avalon flights with a fixed door pickup (guide from $194 sedan one-way).
Ticket at Melbourne instead? See that guide — same Lorne address, either route.
Lorne 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
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. We build buffers into pickup timing when you share your flight details.
Local advantages
What matters on this run
- Avalon from Lorne (~90 km) suits Jetstar and other Avalon departures without a full Tullamarine haul.
- Great Ocean Road conditions change with weather — a professional leave plan reduces cliff-road stress before Tullamarine.
- Holiday and peak industrial approaches near Avalon are easier with a buffer from Lorne.
Allow generous leave times: coastal traffic and holiday peaks are real.
Travel notes
Timing for this suburb
Avalon is roughly 90 km — still a substantial run. Jetstar can suit, but leave windows resemble a long transfer, not a quick Geelong hop.
From Lorne, Avalon is usually Surf Coast Highway toward Geelong, then a relatively short transfer north. Useful when your ticket is at Avalon rather than a full Tullamarine haul.
- Guide distance About 90 km
- Sedan one-way (approx) From $194
- Hub guide Avalon Airport transfers
- Terminal guide Avalon Airport guide
Melbourne option: Lorne to Melbourne Airport is about 145 km. Coastal Road time through Anglesea/Torquay or inland Deans Marsh options both need generous buffers for internationals. Guide about 145 km (from $310). Full Melbourne page or book either route in the form.
Door pickups
Around Lorne
Places we commonly collect before departure or after you land.
- Mountjoy Parade shop and hotel strip for Avalon and Jetstar mornings
- Erskine Falls Road hinterland approaches
- Great Ocean Road Lorne township entries
- Shorter corridor streets when the ticket sits at 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 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
Ready to book?
Fixed fare from your door — online or call 24/7.
From $194 sedan one-way (approx) · Approx. 90–100 min · STV accredited