How to travel from Bathurst to Apollo Bay, Australia

The distance between Bathurst and Apollo Bay is around 3,294km (2,047 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes around 10h 55m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Bathurst to Apollo Bay by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Plane, Train and Bus

Fly from Albany (ALH) to Avalon (AVV) then take the train to Geelong then take the bus to Visitor Information Centre/Great Ocean Rd.

  • Duration10h 55m
  • Flight time6h 50m
  • Typical cost
    A$1,475($990)
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Armadale Stn Transwa Armadale then take the train to Sydney Central Station then Southern Cross and then to Geelong then take the bus to Visitor Information Centre/Great Ocean Rd.

  • Duration4 days
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    A$935($630)
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1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Apollo Bay.

  • Duration1 day 11h
  • Distance3,377km (2,098 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bathurst and Apollo Bay

There are several options for getting from Bathurst to Apollo Bay by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to fly, then take the bus and then take the train which costs around A$915 ($615) and will take around 11h 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 10h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$1,475 ($990).

The distance between Bathurst and Apollo Bay is around 3,294km (2,047 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 796km (495 miles)

It takes around 10h 55m to get from Bathurst and Apollo Bay by plane, train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 11h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bathurst to Apollo Bay is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes around 10h 55m and will set you back approx A$1,475 ($990).

The cheapest way to travel between Bathurst and Apollo Bay, if you exclude driving, is to fly, then take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around A$915 ($615) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Bathurst and Apollo Bay. We recommend that you fly from Albany (ALH) to Avalon (AVV) then take the train to Geelong then take the bus to Visitor Information Centre/Great Ocean Rd. instead which will take 10h 55m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Bathurst and Apollo Bay. We recommend that you fly from Albany (ALH) to Avalon (AVV) then take the train to Geelong then take the bus to Visitor Information Centre/Great Ocean Rd. instead which will take 10h 55m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bathurst to Apollo Bay. We recommend that you fly from Albany (ALH) to Avalon (AVV) then take the train to Geelong then take the bus to Visitor Information Centre/Great Ocean Rd. instead which will take 10h 55m.

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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Bathurst and Apollo Bay. The distance is around 3,377km (2,098 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 11h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bathurst to Apollo Bay is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 10h 55m and will usually cost around A$1,475 ($990).

How do I get from Bathurst to Apollo Bay

Compare travel optionsbetween Bathurst and Apollo Bay

Transport options from Bathurst to Apollo Bay
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane, Train and Bus + 1 similar
10h 55m
A$1,475($990)
every 20 mins4,603km (2,860 miles)
Plane, Bus and Train11h 10m
A$915($615)
once a week3,294km (2,047 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
4 days
A$935($630)
once a week5,503km (3,419 miles)
Bus to Armadale Stn Transwa Armadale, train4 days
A$945($635)
once a week5,539km (3,442 miles)
Drive
1 day 11h
A$640($430)
on demand3,377km (2,098 miles)

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Airports near Apollo Bay

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

AVV
Avalon Airport (AVV)
International Airport
Distance
107km (67 miles) from Apollo Bay
KNS
King Island Airport (KNS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
126km (79 miles) from Apollo Bay
MEL
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
International Airport
Distance
158km (98 miles) from Apollo Bay