The distance between Port Lincoln and Apollo Bay is around 1,362km (846 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes around 8h 20m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Port Lincoln to Apollo Bay by plane, train, bus, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Fly from Port Lincoln (PLO) to Avalon (AVV) then take the train to Geelong then take the bus to Visitor Information Centre/Great Ocean Rd.
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Take the bus to Adelaide, Ballarat then Geelong and then to Visitor Information Centre/Great Ocean Rd.
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There are several options for getting from Port Lincoln to Apollo Bay by plane, train, bus, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$190 ($130) and will take around 22h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly, then take the train and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 8h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$875 ($590).
The distance between Port Lincoln and Apollo Bay is around 1,362km (846 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 827km (514 miles)
It takes around 8h 20m to get from Port Lincoln and Apollo Bay by plane, train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 15h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Port Lincoln to Apollo Bay is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes around 8h 20m and will set you back approx A$875 ($590).
The cheapest way to travel between Port Lincoln and Apollo Bay, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$190 ($130) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Port Lincoln and Apollo Bay. We recommend that you fly from Port Lincoln (PLO) to Avalon (AVV) then take the train to Geelong then take the bus to Visitor Information Centre/Great Ocean Rd. instead which will take 8h 20m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Port Lincoln and Apollo Bay. It typically takes around 22h 15m and departs 3 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Port Lincoln to Apollo Bay. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Adelaide, Ballarat and Geelong. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 22h 15m.
Stateliner, Firefly Express, V/Line and Public Transport Victoria run regular bus services between Port Lincoln and Apollo Bay. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 22h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Port Lincoln to Apollo Bay. We recommend that you fly from Port Lincoln (PLO) to Avalon (AVV) then take the train to Geelong then take the bus to Visitor Information Centre/Great Ocean Rd. instead which will take 8h 20m.
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 Port Lincoln and Apollo Bay. The distance is around 1,389km (863 miles) by road and it will take around 15h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Port Lincoln to Apollo Bay is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 8h 20m and will usually cost around A$875 ($590).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane, Train and Bus | 8h 20m | A$875($590) | every 20 mins | 2,364km (1,469 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 22h 15m | A$190($130) | 3 times a week | 1,529km (950 miles) |
Bus via Adelaide | 1 day 2h | A$230($155) | 3 times a week | 1,695km (1,053 miles) |
Drive + 1 similar | 15h 25m | A$265($175) | on demand | 1,389km (863 miles) |
Bus, Ferry and Train | 21h 15m | A$305($205) | once a week | 1,362km (846 miles) |
Public Transport Victoria
V/Line
Stateliner
Yorke Peninsula Coaches
Firefly Express
Qantas
Regional Express
Spencer Gulf Searoad
Journey Beyond - The Overland
The following major airports near Apollo Bay offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.