How to travel from Rye to Apollo Bay, Australia
The distance between Rye and Apollo Bay is around 157km (97 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry and then drive which takes around 2h 50m.
3 routes found
We've found 3 different ways to get from Rye to Apollo Bay by ferry, bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Apollo Bay → Rye if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Queenscliff then take the bus to Geelong Station/Railway Tce and then to Visitor Information Centre/Great Ocean Rd.
- Duration4h 35m
- Departsevery 20 mins
- Typical costA$46($31)
Multiple operators
Bus and Train
Take the bus to Frankston then take the train to Southern Cross and then to Geelong then take the bus to Visitor Information Centre/Great Ocean Rd.
- Duration6h 10m
- Departsevery 20 mins
- Typical costA$25($17)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Queenscliff then drive to Apollo Bay.
- Duration2h 50m
- Departsevery 2 hours
- Typical costA$45($30)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Rye and Apollo Bay
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Rye to Apollo Bay by ferry, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around A$25 ($17) and will take around 6h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry and then drive and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$45 ($30).
The distance between Rye and Apollo Bay is around 157km (97 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 107km (67 miles)
It takes around 4h 35m to get from Rye and Apollo Bay by ferry and bus.
The quickest way to get from Rye to Apollo Bay is to take a ferry and then drive which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx A$45 ($30).
The cheapest way to travel between Rye and Apollo Bay is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around A$25 ($17) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Rye and Apollo Bay. We recommend that you take a ferry to Queenscliff then drive to Apollo Bay. instead which will take 2h 50m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Rye and Apollo Bay. We recommend that you take a ferry to Queenscliff then drive to Apollo Bay. instead which will take 2h 50m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Rye to Apollo Bay. We recommend that you take a ferry to Queenscliff then take the bus to Geelong Station/Railway Tce and then to Visitor Information Centre/Great Ocean Rd. instead which will take 4h 35m.
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
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Rye to Apollo Bay. We recommend that you take a ferry to Queenscliff then take the bus to Geelong Station/Railway Tce and then to Visitor Information Centre/Great Ocean Rd. instead which will take 4h 35m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Rye to Apollo Bay is to take a ferry and then take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 35m and will usually cost around A$46 ($31).
Compare travel optionsbetween Rye and Apollo Bay
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry and Bus | 4h 35m | A$46($31) | every 20 mins | 178km (111 miles) |
Bus and Train | 6h 10m | A$25($17) | every 20 mins | 287km (178 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 2h 50m | A$45($30) | every 2 hours | 157km (97 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Rye and Apollo Bay
Bus companies
Public Transport Victoria
V/Line
Metropolitan buses
Ferry operators
Searoad Ferries
Train operators
Metro Trains Melbourne
Airports near Apollo Bay
The following major airports near Apollo Bay offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
- Distance
- 107km (67 miles) from Apollo Bay
King Island Airport (KNS)
- Distance
- 126km (79 miles) from Apollo Bay
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
- Distance
- 158km (98 miles) from Apollo Bay