How to travel from Apollo Bay to Swan Hill, Australia

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.

4 routes found

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.

👋 Also check out Swan HillApollo Bay if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus

Take the bus to Geelong then Bendigo Station/Railway Pl and then to Swan Hill.

  • Duration9h 40m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$54($36)
Operated by

V/Line

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Bus to Colac, train

Take the bus to Colac then take the train to Footscray and then to Swan Hill.

  • Duration7h 55m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    A$68($46)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Swan Hill.

  • Duration5h 55m
  • Distance484km (300 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Apollo Bay and Swan Hill

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Apollo Bay to Swan Hill

Compare travel optionsbetween Apollo Bay and Swan Hill

Transport options from Apollo Bay to Swan Hill
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
9h 40m
A$54($36)
5 times a week518km (322 miles)
Bus to Colac, train + 1 similar
7h 55m
A$68($46)
once a week568km (353 miles)
Bus and Train8h 20m
A$59($40)
twice daily531km (330 miles)
Drive
5h 55m
A$90($62)
on demand484km (300 miles)

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Airports near Swan Hill

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

MQL
Mildura Airport (MQL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
183km (113 miles) from Swan Hill
GFF
Griffith Airport (GFF)
Domestic Airport
Distance
258km (161 miles) from Swan Hill
MEL
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
International Airport
Distance
284km (176 miles) from Swan Hill