How to travel from Apollo Bay to Ballarat, Australia

The distance between Apollo Bay and Ballarat is around 163km (101 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 25m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Apollo Bay to Ballarat by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus

Take the bus to Geelong and then to Ballarat.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    A$13($9)
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V/Line

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Bus to Colac, train

Take the bus to Colac then take the train to Deer Park and then to Ballarat.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    A$39($26)
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Drive

Drive to Ballarat.

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Distance163km (101 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Apollo Bay and Ballarat

There are several options for getting from Apollo Bay to Ballarat by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$13 ($9) and will take around 4h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$31 ($21).

The distance between Apollo Bay and Ballarat is around 163km (101 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 134km (83 miles)

It takes around 4h 25m to get from Apollo Bay and Ballarat by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Apollo Bay to Ballarat is to drive which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx A$31 ($21).

The cheapest way to travel between Apollo Bay and Ballarat, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$13 ($9) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Apollo Bay and Ballarat. We recommend that you drive to Ballarat. instead which will take 2h 25m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Apollo Bay and Ballarat. It typically takes around 4h 25m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Apollo Bay to Ballarat. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Geelong. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 4h 25m.

Public Transport Victoria and V/Line run regular bus services between Apollo Bay and Ballarat. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 4h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Apollo Bay to Ballarat. We recommend that you take the bus to Geelong and then to Ballarat. instead which will take 4h 25m.

The closest major airport to Ballarat is Avalon Airport (AVV) (AVV) which is approximately 75km (46 miles) from Ballarat. Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) (MEL) and King Island Airport (KNS) (KNS) 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 Apollo Bay and Ballarat. The distance is around 163km (101 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Apollo Bay to Ballarat is to take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 25m and will usually cost around A$13 ($9).

How do I get from Apollo Bay to Ballarat

Compare travel optionsbetween Apollo Bay and Ballarat

Transport options from Apollo Bay to Ballarat
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
4h 25m
A$13($9)
every 20 mins205km (127 miles)
Bus to Colac, train + 1 similar
4h 30m
A$39($26)
once a week319km (198 miles)
Bus and Train4h 40m
A$28($19)
every 20 mins274km (170 miles)
Drive
2h 25m
A$31($21)
on demand163km (101 miles)

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Airports near Ballarat

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

AVV
Avalon Airport (AVV)
International Airport
Distance
75km (46 miles) from Ballarat
MEL
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
International Airport
Distance
87km (54 miles) from Ballarat
KNS
King Island Airport (KNS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
258km (160 miles) from Ballarat