How to travel from Apollo Bay to Mooloolaba, Australia

The distance between Apollo Bay and Mooloolaba is around 1,790km (1,112 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes around 7h 25m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Apollo Bay to Mooloolaba by bus, train, plane 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, Train and Plane

Take the bus to Geelong then take the train to Wyndham Vale then fly from Avalon (AVV) to Maroochydore (MCY).

  • Duration7h 25m
  • Flight time2h 50m
  • Typical cost
    A$530($360)
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Bus

Take the bus to Colac, Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St, Sydney then Brisbane and then to Mooloolaba.

  • Duration1 day 11h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    A$200($135)
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Geelong then take the train to Southern Cross then Central Station and then to Brisbane then take the bus to Mooloolaba.

  • Duration1 day 6h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$230($155)
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Drive

Drive to Mooloolaba.

  • Duration21h 60m
  • Distance1,931km (1,200 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Apollo Bay and Mooloolaba

There are several options for getting from Apollo Bay to Mooloolaba by bus, train, plane and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$200 ($135) and will take around 1 day 11h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 7h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$530 ($360).

The distance between Apollo Bay and Mooloolaba is around 1,790km (1,112 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,605km (997 miles)

It takes around 7h 25m to get from Apollo Bay and Mooloolaba by bus, train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 21h 60m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Apollo Bay to Mooloolaba is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes around 7h 25m and will set you back approx A$530 ($360).

The cheapest way to travel between Apollo Bay and Mooloolaba, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$200 ($135) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Apollo Bay and Mooloolaba. We recommend that you take the bus to Geelong then take the train to Wyndham Vale then fly from Avalon (AVV) to Maroochydore (MCY). instead which will take 7h 25m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Apollo Bay and Mooloolaba. It typically takes around 1 day 11h and departs once a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Apollo Bay to Mooloolaba. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Colac, Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St, Sydney and Brisbane. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 11h.

Public Transport Victoria, V/Line, Firefly Express, Premier Motor Service, NSW TrainLink and Greyhound Australia run regular bus services between Apollo Bay and Mooloolaba. Buses run once a week and take around 1 day 11h 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 Mooloolaba. We recommend that you take the bus to Geelong then take the train to Wyndham Vale then fly from Avalon (AVV) to Maroochydore (MCY). instead which will take 7h 25m.

The closest major airport to Mooloolaba is Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) (MCY) which is approximately 9km (6 miles) from Mooloolaba. Brisbane Airport (BNE) (BNE) and Hervey Bay Airport (HVB) (HVB) 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 Mooloolaba. The distance is around 1,931km (1,200 miles) by road and it will take around 21h 60m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Apollo Bay to Mooloolaba is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 7h 25m and will usually cost around A$530 ($360).

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Transport options from Apollo Bay to Mooloolaba
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus, Train and Plane + 1 similar
7h 25m
A$530($360)
every 20 mins1,790km (1,112 miles)
Bus to Geelong, train and plane8h 50m
A$750($505)
every 20 mins1,822km (1,132 miles)
Bus
1 day 11h
A$200($135)
once a week2,251km (1,399 miles)
Bus and Train + 2 similar
1 day 6h
A$230($155)
once daily2,219km (1,379 miles)
Bus to Colac, train1 day 10h
A$285($190)
once a week2,318km (1,440 miles)
Bus to Geelong, train1 day 10h
A$275($185)
once daily2,282km (1,418 miles)
Drive
21h 60m
A$365($245)
on demand1,931km (1,200 miles)

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Airports near Mooloolaba

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

MCY
Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)
Domestic Airport
Distance
9km (6 miles) from Mooloolaba
BNE
Brisbane Airport (BNE)
International Airport
Distance
80km (50 miles) from Mooloolaba
HVB
Hervey Bay Airport (HVB)
Domestic Airport
Distance
154km (95 miles) from Mooloolaba