How to travel from Adelaide to Apollo Bay, Australia

The distance between Adelaide and Apollo Bay is around 740km (460 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes around 7h 40m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Adelaide to Apollo Bay by bus, train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Plane, Train and Bus

Fly from Adelaide (ADL) to Avalon (AVV) then take the train to Geelong then take the bus to Visitor Information Centre/Great Ocean Rd.

  • Duration7h 40m
  • Flight time3h 25m
  • Typical cost
    A$1,080($725)
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Bus

Take the bus to Mount Gambier then Warrnambool and then to Visitor Information Centre/Great Ocean Rd.

  • Duration13h 20m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$130($87)
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Deer Park then take the train to Geelong then take the bus to Visitor Information Centre/Great Ocean Rd.

  • Duration12h 60m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$74($50)
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Drive

Drive to Apollo Bay.

  • Duration8h 40m
  • Distance740km (460 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Adelaide and Apollo Bay

There are several options for getting from Adelaide to Apollo Bay by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around A$74 ($50) and will take around 12h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly, then take the train and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 7h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$1,080 ($725).

The distance between Adelaide and Apollo Bay is around 740km (460 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 620km (385 miles)

It takes around 12h 60m to get from Adelaide and Apollo Bay by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Adelaide to Apollo Bay is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes around 7h 40m and will set you back approx A$1,080 ($725).

The cheapest way to travel between Adelaide and Apollo Bay, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around A$74 ($50) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Adelaide and Apollo Bay. We recommend that you fly from Adelaide (ADL) to Avalon (AVV) then take the train to Geelong then take the bus to Visitor Information Centre/Great Ocean Rd. instead which will take 7h 40m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Adelaide and Apollo Bay. It typically takes around 13h 20m and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Adelaide to Apollo Bay. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Mount Gambier and Warrnambool. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 13h 20m.

Stateliner and V/Line run regular bus services between Adelaide and Apollo Bay. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 13h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Adelaide to Apollo Bay. We recommend that you fly from Adelaide (ADL) to Avalon (AVV) then take the train to Geelong then take the bus to Visitor Information Centre/Great Ocean Rd. instead which will take 7h 40m.

The closest major airport to Apollo Bay is Avalon Airport (AVV) (AVV) which is approximately 107km (67 miles) from Apollo Bay. King Island Airport (KNS) (KNS) and Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) (MEL) 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 Adelaide and Apollo Bay. The distance is around 740km (460 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Adelaide to Apollo Bay is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 12h 60m and will usually cost around A$74 ($50).

How do I get from Adelaide to Apollo Bay

Compare travel optionsbetween Adelaide and Apollo Bay

Transport options from Adelaide to Apollo Bay
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane, Train and Bus
7h 40m
A$1,080($725)
every 20 mins2,112km (1,312 miles)
Bus
13h 20m
A$130($87)
3 times a week901km (560 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
12h 60m
A$74($50)
4 times a week894km (556 miles)
Train and Bus13hrs
A$110($75)
twice a week862km (536 miles)
Drive
8h 40m
A$140($95)
on demand740km (460 miles)

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Airports near Apollo Bay

The following major airports near Apollo Bay offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.

AVV
Avalon Airport (AVV)
International Airport
Distance
107km (67 miles) from Apollo Bay
KNS
King Island Airport (KNS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
126km (79 miles) from Apollo Bay
MEL
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
International Airport
Distance
158km (98 miles) from Apollo Bay