The distance between Ballarat and Apollo Bay is around 163km (101 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 25m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Ballarat to Apollo Bay 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 and then to Visitor Information Centre/Great Ocean Rd.
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Take the train to Deer Park and then to Geelong then take the bus to Visitor Information Centre/Great Ocean Rd.
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There are several options for getting from Ballarat to Apollo Bay by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$13 ($9) and will take around 4h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$31 ($21).
The distance between Ballarat and Apollo Bay is around 163km (101 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 134km (83 miles)
It takes around 4h 10m to get from Ballarat and Apollo Bay by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Ballarat to Apollo Bay is to drive which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx A$31 ($21).
The cheapest way to travel between Ballarat and Apollo Bay, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$13 ($9) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Ballarat and Apollo Bay. We recommend that you drive to Apollo Bay. instead which will take 2h 25m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Ballarat and Apollo Bay. It typically takes around 4h 10m and departs every 20 mins.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Ballarat to Apollo Bay. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Geelong. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 4h 10m.
V/Line and Public Transport Victoria run regular bus services between Ballarat and Apollo Bay. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 4h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ballarat to Apollo Bay. We recommend that you take the bus to Geelong and then to Visitor Information Centre/Great Ocean Rd. instead which will take 4h 10m.
The closest major airport to Apollo Bay is Avalon Airport (AVV) (AVV) which is approximately 107km (67 miles) from Apollo Bay. King Island Airport (KNS) (KNS) 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 Ballarat and Apollo Bay. The distance is around 163km (101 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ballarat to Apollo Bay is to take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 10m and will usually cost around A$13 ($9).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus | 4h 10m | A$13($9) | every 20 mins | 206km (128 miles) |
Train and Bus | 4h 30m | A$28($19) | every 20 mins | 275km (171 miles) |
Drive | 2h 25m | A$31($21) | on demand | 163km (101 miles) |
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The following major airports near Apollo Bay offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.