The distance between Batemans Bay and Apollo Bay is around 958km (595 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes around 6h 45m.
We've found 8 different ways to get from Batemans Bay to Apollo Bay by bus, train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Apollo Bay → Batemans Bay if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Moruya (MYA) to Avalon (AVV) then take the train to Geelong then take the bus to Visitor Information Centre/Great Ocean Rd.
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Take the bus to Jolimont Centre, Melbourne then Geelong and then to Visitor Information Centre/Great Ocean Rd.
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Take the bus to Jolimont Centre and then to Junee Station Coach Stop then take the train to Southern Cross 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 Batemans Bay to Apollo Bay by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around A$110 ($75) and will take around 15h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly, then take the train and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 6h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$475 ($320).
The distance between Batemans Bay and Apollo Bay is around 958km (595 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 668km (415 miles)
It takes around 14h 10m to get from Batemans Bay and Apollo Bay by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Batemans Bay to Apollo Bay is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes around 6h 45m and will set you back approx A$475 ($320).
The cheapest way to travel between Batemans Bay and Apollo Bay, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around A$110 ($75) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Batemans Bay and Apollo Bay. We recommend that you fly from Moruya (MYA) to Avalon (AVV) then take the train to Geelong then take the bus to Visitor Information Centre/Great Ocean Rd. instead which will take 6h 45m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Batemans Bay and Apollo Bay. It typically takes around 14h 10m and departs 4 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Batemans Bay to Apollo Bay. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Jolimont Centre, Melbourne and Geelong. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 14h 10m.
Murrays Coaches, Greyhound Australia, V/Line and Public Transport Victoria run regular bus services between Batemans Bay and Apollo Bay. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 14h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Batemans Bay to Apollo Bay. We recommend that you take the bus to Bomaderry Station then fly from Wollongong (WOL) to Melbourne Essendon Apt (MEB) then take the train to Geelong then take the bus to Visitor Information Centre/Great Ocean Rd. instead which will take 9h 5m.
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 Batemans Bay and Apollo Bay. The distance is around 974km (605 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 50m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Batemans Bay to Apollo Bay is to take the bus which takes, on average, 14h 10m and will usually cost around A$150 ($100).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane, Train and Bus + 1 similar | 6h 45m | A$475($320) | every 20 mins | 1,208km (750 miles) |
Bus, Plane and Train | 9h 5m | A$375($255) | once daily | 1,009km (627 miles) |
Bus | 14h 10m | A$150($100) | 4 times a week | 1,022km (635 miles) |
Bus and Train + 3 similar | 14hrs | A$120($82) | 6 times a week | 1,030km (640 miles) |
Bus to Bairnsdale, train | 15h 10m | A$110($75) | 3 times a week | 958km (595 miles) |
Bus to Gibraltar St Opp Bungendore Park, train | 15h 20m | A$210($140) | once a week | 1,189km (739 miles) |
Bus to Jolimont Centre, train | 15h 55m | A$130($89) | 4 times a week | 1,045km (649 miles) |
Drive | 10h 50m | A$185($125) | on demand | 974km (605 miles) |
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The following major airports near Apollo Bay offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.