How to travel from Kalgoorlie to Apollo Bay, Australia

The distance between Kalgoorlie and Apollo Bay is around 2,916km (1,812 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes around 11h 30m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Kalgoorlie 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 Kalgoorlie (KGI) to Avalon (AVV) then take the train to Geelong then take the bus to Visitor Information Centre/Great Ocean Rd.

  • Duration11h 30m
  • Flight time7hrs
  • Typical cost
    A$1,820($1,225)
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Train and Bus

Take the train to East Perth Stn Transwa East Perth, 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$955($640)
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Drive

Drive to Apollo Bay.

  • Duration1 day 6h
  • Distance2,916km (1,812 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kalgoorlie and Apollo Bay

There are several options for getting from Kalgoorlie to Apollo Bay by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around A$955 ($640) and will take around 4 days. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly, then take the train and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 11h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$1,820 ($1,225).

The distance between Kalgoorlie and Apollo Bay is around 2,916km (1,812 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,207km (1,372 miles)

It takes around 11h 30m to get from Kalgoorlie and Apollo Bay by plane, train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 6h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Kalgoorlie to Apollo Bay is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes around 11h 30m and will set you back approx A$1,820 ($1,225).

The cheapest way to travel between Kalgoorlie and Apollo Bay, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around A$955 ($640) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Kalgoorlie and Apollo Bay. We recommend that you fly from Kalgoorlie (KGI) to Avalon (AVV) then take the train to Geelong then take the bus to Visitor Information Centre/Great Ocean Rd. instead which will take 11h 30m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Kalgoorlie and Apollo Bay. We recommend that you fly from Kalgoorlie (KGI) to Avalon (AVV) then take the train to Geelong then take the bus to Visitor Information Centre/Great Ocean Rd. instead which will take 11h 30m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kalgoorlie to Apollo Bay. We recommend that you fly from Kalgoorlie (KGI) to Avalon (AVV) then take the train to Geelong then take the bus to Visitor Information Centre/Great Ocean Rd. instead which will take 11h 30m.

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 Kalgoorlie and Apollo Bay. The distance is around 2,916km (1,812 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 6h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kalgoorlie to Apollo Bay is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 11h 30m and will usually cost around A$1,820 ($1,225).

How do I get from Kalgoorlie to Apollo Bay

Compare travel optionsbetween Kalgoorlie and Apollo Bay

Transport options from Kalgoorlie to Apollo Bay
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane, Train and Bus
11h 30m
A$1,820($1,225)
every 20 mins4,761km (2,958 miles)
Train and Bus + 1 similar
4 days
A$955($640)
once a week5,738km (3,566 miles)
Train to Midland Stn Transwa Midland, bus4 days
A$960($645)
once a week5,775km (3,588 miles)
Drive
1 day 6h
A$550($370)
on demand2,916km (1,812 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