How to travel from Orange to Apollo Bay, Australia

The distance between Orange and Apollo Bay is around 861km (535 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes around 6h 55m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Orange 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.

👋 Also check out Apollo BayOrange if you're planning a return trip.

🚀 Fastest
1
plane
+
train
+
bus
+

Fly to Melbourne Essendon Apt (MEB), train and bus

Fly from Orange (OAG) to Melbourne Essendon Apt (MEB) then take the train to Geelong then take the bus to Visitor Information Centre/Great Ocean Rd.

  • Duration6h 55m
  • Flight time1h 45m
  • Typical cost
    A$395($265)
Operated by

Multiple operators

2 similiar routes

We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.

2
5 x bus
+

Bus

Take the bus to Cootamundra Station Coach Bay 2, Gundagai Coach Stop Sheridan St, Melbourne then Geelong and then to Visitor Information Centre/Great Ocean Rd.

  • Duration13h 55m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$105($71)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

💰 Cheapest
3
bus
+
train
+
train
+
bus
+

Bus and Train

Take the bus to Cootamundra Station Coach Bay 2 then take the train to Southern Cross and then to Geelong then take the bus to Visitor Information Centre/Great Ocean Rd.

  • Duration12h 35m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$90($62)
Operated by

Multiple operators

2 similiar routes

We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.

4
car
+

Drive

Drive to Apollo Bay.

  • Duration10h 30m
  • Distance938km (583 miles)
Get turn-by-turn directions

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Orange and Apollo Bay

There are several options for getting from Orange to Apollo Bay by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around A$90 ($62) and will take around 12h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly, then take the train and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 6h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$395 ($265).

The distance between Orange and Apollo Bay is around 861km (535 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 780km (485 miles)

It takes around 12h 35m to get from Orange and Apollo Bay by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Orange to Apollo Bay is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes around 6h 55m and will set you back approx A$395 ($265).

The cheapest way to travel between Orange and Apollo Bay, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around A$90 ($62) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Orange and Apollo Bay. We recommend that you fly from Orange (OAG) 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 6h 55m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Orange and Apollo Bay. It typically takes around 13h 55m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Orange to Apollo Bay. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Cootamundra Station Coach Bay 2, Gundagai Coach Stop Sheridan St, Melbourne and Geelong. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 13h 55m.

NSW TrainLink, Firefly Express, V/Line and Public Transport Victoria run regular bus services between Orange and Apollo Bay. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 13h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Orange to Apollo Bay. We recommend that you fly from Orange (OAG) 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 5m.

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 Orange and Apollo Bay. The distance is around 938km (583 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Orange to Apollo Bay is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 12h 35m and will usually cost around A$90 ($62).

How do I get from Orange to Apollo Bay

Compare travel optionsbetween Orange and Apollo Bay

Transport options from Orange to Apollo Bay
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly to Melbourne Essendon Apt (MEB), train and bus + 2 similar
6h 55m
A$395($265)
once daily861km (535 miles)
Plane, Train and Bus7h 5m
A$380($255)
once daily1,182km (735 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus10h 30m
A$305($205)
twice daily1,272km (790 miles)
Bus
13h 55m
A$105($71)
4 times a week1,001km (622 miles)
Bus and Train + 2 similar
12h 35m
A$90($62)
once daily947km (588 miles)
Bus to Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 2, train12h 35m
A$90($62)
once daily947km (588 miles)
Bus to Sydney Domestic Airport, train19h 40m
A$215($145)
once daily1,386km (861 miles)
Drive
10h 30m
A$175($120)
on demand938km (583 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Orange and Apollo Bay

Bus companies

Train operators

Airlines

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