The distance between Apollo Bay and Echuca is around 378km (235 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 50m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Apollo Bay to Echuca by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Echuca → Apollo Bay if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Geelong then Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St and then to Echuca.
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Take the bus to Colac then take the train to Footscray and then to Echuca.
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There are several options for getting from Apollo Bay to Echuca by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$40 ($27) and will take around 7h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$71 ($48).
The distance between Apollo Bay and Echuca is around 378km (235 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 307km (191 miles)
It takes around 6h 60m to get from Apollo Bay and Echuca by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Apollo Bay to Echuca is to drive which takes around 4h 50m and will set you back approx A$71 ($48).
The cheapest way to travel between Apollo Bay and Echuca, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$40 ($27) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Apollo Bay and Echuca. We recommend that you drive to Echuca. instead which will take 4h 50m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Apollo Bay and Echuca. It typically takes around 7h 40m and departs 3 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Apollo Bay to Echuca. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Geelong and Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 7h 40m.
Public Transport Victoria and V/Line run regular bus services between Apollo Bay and Echuca. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 7h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Apollo Bay to Echuca. We recommend that you take the bus to Geelong then take the train to Footscray and then to Echuca. instead which will take 6h 60m.
The closest major airport to Echuca is Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) (MEL) which is approximately 172km (107 miles) from Echuca. Albury Airport (ABX) (ABX) and Avalon Airport (AVV) (AVV) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Apollo Bay and Echuca. The distance is around 378km (235 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 50m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Apollo Bay to Echuca is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 6h 60m and will usually cost around A$48 ($32).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus | 7h 40m | A$40($27) | 3 times a week | 417km (259 miles) |
Bus to Colac, train + 1 similar | 6h 35m | A$56($38) | once a week | 472km (293 miles) |
Bus and Train | 6h 60m | A$48($32) | once daily | 435km (270 miles) |
Drive | 4h 50m | A$71($48) | on demand | 378km (235 miles) |
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The following major airports near Echuca offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.