The distance between Healesville and Apollo Bay is around 250km (155 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 20m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Healesville to Apollo Bay by 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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Take the bus to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St then Geelong and then to Visitor Information Centre/Great Ocean Rd.
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Take the train to Geelong then take the bus to Visitor Information Centre/Great Ocean Rd.
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There are several options for getting from Healesville to Apollo Bay by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$18 ($12) and will take around 5h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$48 ($32).
The distance between Healesville and Apollo Bay is around 250km (155 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 205km (127 miles)
It takes around 5h 15m to get from Healesville and Apollo Bay by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Healesville to Apollo Bay is to drive which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx A$48 ($32).
The cheapest way to travel between Healesville and Apollo Bay, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$18 ($12) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Healesville and Apollo Bay. We recommend that you drive to Apollo Bay. instead which will take 3h 20m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Healesville and Apollo Bay. It typically takes around 5h 35m and departs 6 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Healesville to Apollo Bay. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St and Geelong. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 5h 35m.
Metropolitan buses, V/Line and Public Transport Victoria run regular bus services between Healesville and Apollo Bay. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 5h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Healesville to Apollo Bay. We recommend that you take the train to Geelong then take the bus to Visitor Information Centre/Great Ocean Rd. instead which will take 5h 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Healesville and Apollo Bay. The distance is around 250km (155 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Healesville to Apollo Bay is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 15m and will usually cost around A$25 ($17).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus | 5h 35m | A$18($12) | 6 times a week | 262km (163 miles) |
Train and Bus + 1 similar | 5h 15m | A$25($17) | every 20 mins | 265km (164 miles) |
Train to Colac, Bus | 5h 20m | A$34($23) | once a week | 301km (187 miles) |
Drive | 3h 20m | A$48($32) | on demand | 250km (155 miles) |
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The following major airports near Apollo Bay offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.