How to travel from Bicheno to Apollo Bay, Australia

The distance between Bicheno and Apollo Bay is around 857km (533 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 8h 15m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Bicheno to Apollo Bay by car, ferry, bus, plane and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus, Plane and Train

Take the bus to Midland Hwy Opp. Perth Fire Station then fly from Launceston (LST) to Melbourne Essendon Apt (MEB) then take the train to Geelong then take the bus to Visitor Information Centre/Great Ocean Rd.

  • Duration8h 15m
  • Flight time1h 35m
  • Typical cost
    A$235($160)
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Car and Ferry

Drive to Devonport then take a ferry to Port Melbourne then drive to Apollo Bay.

  • Duration14h 50m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    A$365($245)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bicheno and Apollo Bay

There are several options for getting from Bicheno to Apollo Bay by car, ferry, bus, plane and train. The cheapest option is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which costs around A$235 ($160) and will take around 8h 15m.

The distance between Bicheno and Apollo Bay is around 857km (533 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 524km (326 miles)

It takes around 14h 50m to get from Bicheno and Apollo Bay by car and ferry.

The quickest way to get from Bicheno to Apollo Bay is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 8h 15m and will set you back approx A$235 ($160).

The cheapest way to travel between Bicheno and Apollo Bay is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which will typically cost around A$235 ($160) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Bicheno and Apollo Bay. We recommend that you take the bus to Midland Hwy Opp. Perth Fire Station then fly from Launceston (LST) 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 8h 15m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Bicheno and Apollo Bay. We recommend that you take the bus to Midland Hwy Opp. Perth Fire Station then fly from Launceston (LST) 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 8h 15m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bicheno to Apollo Bay. We recommend that you take the bus to Midland Hwy Opp. Perth Fire Station then fly from Launceston (LST) 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 8h 15m.

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

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Bicheno to Apollo Bay. We recommend that you drive to Devonport then take a ferry to Port Melbourne then drive to Apollo Bay. instead which will take 14h 50m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bicheno to Apollo Bay is to drive and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 14h 50m and will usually cost around A$365 ($245).

How do I get from Bicheno to Apollo Bay

Compare travel optionsbetween Bicheno and Apollo Bay

Transport options from Bicheno to Apollo Bay
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus, Plane and Train
8h 15m
A$235($160)
twice daily954km (593 miles)
Car and Ferry
14h 50m
A$365($245)
twice daily857km (533 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