The distance between Apollo Bay and Shoal Bay is around 1,229km (764 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 13h 30m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Apollo Bay to Shoal Bay 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 Shoal Bay → Apollo Bay if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Colac, Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St, Parramatta then Newcastle Interchange Stand C and then to Tomaree Rd Before Verona Rd.
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Take the bus to Geelong then take the train to Southern Cross then Central Station and then to Newcastle Interchange then take the bus to Tomaree Rd Before Verona Rd.
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There are several options for getting from Apollo Bay to Shoal Bay by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$105 ($70) and will take around 19h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 13h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$230 ($155).
The distance between Apollo Bay and Shoal Bay is around 1,229km (764 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,018km (633 miles)
It takes around 19h 30m to get from Apollo Bay and Shoal Bay by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 13h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Apollo Bay to Shoal Bay is to drive which takes around 13h 30m and will set you back approx A$230 ($155).
The cheapest way to travel between Apollo Bay and Shoal Bay, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$105 ($70) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Apollo Bay and Shoal Bay. We recommend that you drive to Shoal Bay. instead which will take 13h 30m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Apollo Bay and Shoal Bay. It typically takes around 19h 15m and departs once a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Apollo Bay to Shoal Bay. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Colac, Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St, Parramatta, Hornsby Station Stand F and Newcastle Interchange Stand C. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 19h 15m.
Public Transport Victoria, V/Line, Firefly Express, Transport for NSW and Port Stephens Coaches run regular bus services between Apollo Bay and Shoal Bay. Buses run once a week and take around 19h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Apollo Bay to Shoal Bay. We recommend that you take the bus to Geelong then take the train to Southern Cross then Central Station and then to Hamilton Station then take the bus to Tomaree Rd Before Verona Rd. instead which will take 19h 30m.
The closest major airport to Shoal Bay is Newcastle Airport (NTL) (NTL) which is approximately 33km (20 miles) from Shoal Bay. Port Macquarie Airport (PQQ) (PQQ) and Sydney Airport (SYD) (SYD) 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 Shoal Bay. The distance is around 1,229km (764 miles) by road and it will take around 13h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Apollo Bay to Shoal Bay is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 19h 30m and will usually cost around A$115 ($76).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus | 19h 15m | A$105($70) | once a week | 1,317km (819 miles) |
Bus to Geelong, train + 2 similar | 19h 30m | A$115($76) | once daily | 1,371km (852 miles) |
Bus and Train | 19h 30m | A$115($76) | once daily | 1,368km (850 miles) |
Bus to Geelong, train | 20h 20m | A$180($120) | once daily | 1,366km (849 miles) |
Drive | 13h 30m | A$230($155) | on demand | 1,229km (764 miles) |
Public Transport Victoria
V/Line
Port Stephens Coaches
Firefly Express
Qantas
Virgin Australia
Regional Express
Transport for NSW
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The following major airports near Shoal Bay offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.