The distance between Apollo Bay and Swan Hill is around 484km (300 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 5h 55m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Apollo Bay to Swan Hill 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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Take the bus to Geelong then Bendigo Station/Railway Pl and then to Swan Hill.
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Take the bus to Colac then take the train to Footscray and then to Swan Hill.
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There are several options for getting from Apollo Bay to Swan Hill by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$54 ($36) and will take around 9h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 5h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$90 ($62).
The distance between Apollo Bay and Swan Hill is around 484km (300 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 380km (236 miles)
It takes around 8h 20m to get from Apollo Bay and Swan Hill by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 55m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Apollo Bay to Swan Hill is to drive which takes around 5h 55m and will set you back approx A$90 ($62).
The cheapest way to travel between Apollo Bay and Swan Hill, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$54 ($36) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Apollo Bay and Swan Hill. We recommend that you drive to Swan Hill. instead which will take 5h 55m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Apollo Bay and Swan Hill. It typically takes around 9h 40m and departs 5 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Apollo Bay to Swan Hill. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Geelong and Bendigo Station/Railway Pl. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 9h 40m.
Public Transport Victoria and V/Line run regular bus services between Apollo Bay and Swan Hill. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 9h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Apollo Bay to Swan Hill. We recommend that you take the bus to Geelong then take the train to Footscray and then to Swan Hill. instead which will take 8h 20m.
The closest major airport to Swan Hill is Mildura Airport (MQL) (MQL) which is approximately 183km (113 miles) from Swan Hill. Griffith Airport (GFF) (GFF) and Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) (MEL) 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 Swan Hill. The distance is around 484km (300 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 55m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Apollo Bay to Swan Hill is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 8h 20m and will usually cost around A$59 ($40).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus | 9h 40m | A$54($36) | 5 times a week | 518km (322 miles) |
Bus to Colac, train + 1 similar | 7h 55m | A$68($46) | once a week | 568km (353 miles) |
Bus and Train | 8h 20m | A$59($40) | twice daily | 531km (330 miles) |
Drive | 5h 55m | A$90($62) | on demand | 484km (300 miles) |
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The following major airports near Swan Hill offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.