How to travel from Alice Springs to Apollo Bay, Australia

The distance between Alice Springs and Apollo Bay is around 2,273km (1,412 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes around 8h 30m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Alice Springs to Apollo Bay by plane, train, 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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Plane, Train and Bus

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

  • Duration8h 30m
  • Flight time4h 20m
  • Typical cost
    A$1,190($800)
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Bus

Take the bus to Adelaide, Ballarat then Geelong and then to Visitor Information Centre/Great Ocean Rd.

  • Duration1 day 7h
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$310($210)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Adelaide Parklands and then to North Shore then take the bus to Visitor Information Centre/Great Ocean Rd.

  • Duration1 day 12h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    A$565($380)
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Drive

Drive to Apollo Bay.

  • Duration23h 55m
  • Distance2,273km (1,412 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Alice Springs and Apollo Bay

There are several options for getting from Alice Springs to Apollo Bay by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$310 ($210) and will take around 1 day 7h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly, then take the train and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 8h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$1,190 ($800).

The distance between Alice Springs and Apollo Bay is around 2,273km (1,412 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,913km (1,188 miles)

It takes around 8h 30m to get from Alice Springs and Apollo Bay by plane, train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 23h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Alice Springs to Apollo Bay is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes around 8h 30m and will set you back approx A$1,190 ($800).

The cheapest way to travel between Alice Springs and Apollo Bay, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$310 ($210) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Alice Springs and Apollo Bay. We recommend that you fly from Alice Springs (ASP) to Avalon (AVV) then take the train to Geelong then take the bus to Visitor Information Centre/Great Ocean Rd. instead which will take 8h 30m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Alice Springs and Apollo Bay. It typically takes around 1 day 7h and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Alice Springs to Apollo Bay. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Adelaide, Ballarat and Geelong. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 7h.

Greyhound Australia, Firefly Express, V/Line, Public Transport Victoria and Stateliner run regular bus services between Alice Springs and Apollo Bay. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 1 day 7h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Alice Springs to Apollo Bay. We recommend that you fly from Alice Springs (ASP) to Avalon (AVV) then take the train to Geelong then take the bus to Visitor Information Centre/Great Ocean Rd. instead which will take 8h 30m.

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 Alice Springs and Apollo Bay. The distance is around 2,273km (1,412 miles) by road and it will take around 23h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Alice Springs to Apollo Bay is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 8h 30m and will usually cost around A$1,190 ($800).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Alice Springs and Apollo Bay

Transport options from Alice Springs to Apollo Bay
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane, Train and Bus
8h 30m
A$1,190($800)
every 20 mins2,976km (1,849 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
1 day 7h
A$310($210)
4 times a week2,363km (1,468 miles)
Bus via Adelaide1 day 8h
A$365($245)
3 times a week2,438km (1,515 miles)
Train and Bus
1 day 12h
A$565($380)
once a week2,419km (1,503 miles)
Drive
23h 55m
A$430($290)
on demand2,273km (1,412 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