How to travel from Margaret River to Apollo Bay, Australia

The distance between Margaret River and Apollo Bay is around 3,661km (2,275 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1 day 14h.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Margaret River to Apollo Bay by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Mandurah Stn Transwa Mandurah then take the train to Perth Underground Stn Platform 1, Sydney Central Station then Southern Cross and then to Geelong then take the bus to Visitor Information Centre/Great Ocean Rd.

  • Duration3 days 22h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    A$930($625)
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Drive

Drive to Apollo Bay.

  • Duration1 day 14h
  • Distance3,661km (2,275 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Margaret River and Apollo Bay

There are several options for getting from Margaret River to Apollo Bay by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around A$930 ($625) and will take around 3 days 22h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1 day 14h, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$690 ($465).

The distance between Margaret River and Apollo Bay is around 3,661km (2,275 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,604km (1,618 miles)

It takes around 3 days 22h to get from Margaret River and Apollo Bay by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 14h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Margaret River to Apollo Bay is to drive which takes around 1 day 14h and will set you back approx A$690 ($465).

The cheapest way to travel between Margaret River and Apollo Bay, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around A$930 ($625) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Margaret River and Apollo Bay. We recommend that you drive to Apollo Bay. instead which will take 1 day 14h.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Margaret River and Apollo Bay. We recommend that you drive to Apollo Bay. instead which will take 1 day 14h.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Margaret River to Apollo Bay. We recommend that you take the bus to Mandurah Stn Transwa Mandurah then take the train to Perth Underground Stn Platform 1, Sydney Central Station then Southern Cross and then to Geelong then take the bus to Visitor Information Centre/Great Ocean Rd. instead which will take 3 days 22h.

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 Margaret River and Apollo Bay. The distance is around 3,661km (2,275 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 14h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Margaret River to Apollo Bay is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 3 days 22h and will usually cost around A$930 ($625).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Margaret River and Apollo Bay

Transport options from Margaret River to Apollo Bay
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Train + 1 similar
3 days 22h
A$930($625)
once a week5,385km (3,346 miles)
Bus to Bunbury Rail Stn Transwa Bunbury Passenger Terminal, train3 days 22h
A$940($630)
once a week5,429km (3,374 miles)
Drive
1 day 14h
A$690($465)
on demand3,661km (2,275 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