The distance between Griffith and Apollo Bay is around 637km (396 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes around 7h 10m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Griffith 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.
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Fly from Griffith (GFF) 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 Shepparton, Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St then Geelong and then to Visitor Information Centre/Great Ocean Rd.
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Take the bus to Shepparton 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 Griffith to Apollo Bay by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$76 ($51) and will take around 11h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly, then take the train and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 7h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$305 ($205).
The distance between Griffith and Apollo Bay is around 637km (396 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 541km (336 miles)
It takes around 10h 10m to get from Griffith and Apollo Bay by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 35m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Griffith to Apollo Bay is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes around 7h 10m and will set you back approx A$305 ($205).
The cheapest way to travel between Griffith and Apollo Bay, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$76 ($51) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Griffith and Apollo Bay. We recommend that you fly from Griffith (GFF) to Avalon (AVV) then take the train to Geelong then take the bus to Visitor Information Centre/Great Ocean Rd. instead which will take 7h 10m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Griffith and Apollo Bay. It typically takes around 11h 30m and departs 6 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Griffith to Apollo Bay. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Shepparton, Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St and Geelong. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 11h 30m.
V/Line and Public Transport Victoria run regular bus services between Griffith and Apollo Bay. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 11h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Griffith to Apollo Bay. We recommend that you fly from Griffith (GFF) to Avalon (AVV) then take the train to Geelong then take the bus to Visitor Information Centre/Great Ocean Rd. instead which will take 7h 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 Griffith and Apollo Bay. The distance is around 637km (396 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 35m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Griffith to Apollo Bay is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 10h 10m and will usually cost around A$77 ($52).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane, Train and Bus | 7h 10m | A$305($205) | once daily | 1,419km (882 miles) |
Bus | 11h 30m | A$76($51) | 6 times a week | 701km (435 miles) |
Bus and Train + 2 similar | 10h 10m | A$77($52) | once daily | 667km (414 miles) |
Train and Bus | 11hrs | A$100($66) | 4 times a week | 837km (520 miles) |
Train to Junee Station, bus | 11h 5m | A$105($72) | once a week | 874km (543 miles) |
Drive | 7h 35m | A$120($81) | on demand | 637km (396 miles) |
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The following major airports near Apollo Bay offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.