The distance between Port Arthur and Apollo Bay is around 1,001km (622 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 8h 40m.
We've found 1 different ways to get from Port Arthur to Apollo Bay by bus, plane and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Apollo Bay → Port Arthur if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to (Set Down Only) Collins St opp. Elizabeth St Mall then fly from Hobart (HBA) to Melbourne Essendon Apt (MEB) then 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 Port Arthur to Apollo Bay by bus, plane and train. The cheapest option is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which costs around A$290 ($195) and will take around 8h 40m.
The distance between Port Arthur and Apollo Bay is around 1,001km (622 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 601km (373 miles)
It takes around 8h 40m to get from Port Arthur and Apollo Bay by bus, plane and train.
The quickest way to get from Port Arthur to Apollo Bay is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 8h 40m and will set you back approx A$290 ($195).
The cheapest way to travel between Port Arthur and Apollo Bay is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which will typically cost around A$290 ($195) for a standard one-way ticket.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Port Arthur to Apollo Bay. We recommend that you take the bus to (Set Down Only) Collins St opp. Elizabeth St Mall then fly from Hobart (HBA) 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 8h 40m.
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.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Port Arthur to Apollo Bay is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 8h 40m and will usually cost around A$290 ($195).
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Virgin Australia
Sharp Aviation
Tassielink Transit
Public Transport Victoria
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The following major airports near Apollo Bay offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.