How to travel from St Helens to Apollo Bay, Australia
The distance between St Helens and Apollo Bay is around 863km (536 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 8h 10m.
4 routes found
We've found 4 different ways to get from St Helens to Apollo Bay by car, ferry, bus, train and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Apollo Bay → St Helens if you're planning a return trip.
Bus, Plane and Train
Take the bus to Midland Hwy Opp. Perth Fire Station then fly from Launceston (LST) to Melbourne Essendon Apt (MEB) then take the train to Geelong then take the bus to Visitor Information Centre/Great Ocean Rd.
- Duration8h 10m
- Flight time1h 35m
- Typical costA$235($160)
Multiple operators
Bus, Ferry and Train
Take the bus to Launceston Transit Centre Cornwall Square and then to Devonport Interchange then take a ferry to Port Melbourne then take the train to Geelong then take the bus to Visitor Information Centre/Great Ocean Rd.
- Duration17h 40m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical costA$350($235)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Devonport then take a ferry to Port Melbourne then drive to Apollo Bay.
- Duration14h 60m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical costA$380($255)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between St Helens and Apollo Bay
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from St Helens to Apollo Bay by car, ferry, bus, train and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which costs around A$235 ($160) and will take around 8h 10m.
The distance between St Helens and Apollo Bay is around 863km (536 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 483km (300 miles)
It takes around 14h 60m to get from St Helens and Apollo Bay by car and ferry.
The quickest way to get from St Helens to Apollo Bay is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 8h 10m and will set you back approx A$235 ($160).
The cheapest way to travel between St Helens and Apollo Bay is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which will typically cost around A$235 ($160) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between St Helens and Apollo Bay. We recommend that you take the bus to Midland Hwy Opp. Perth Fire Station then fly from Launceston (LST) 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 10m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between St Helens and Apollo Bay. We recommend that you take the bus to Midland Hwy Opp. Perth Fire Station then fly from Launceston (LST) 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 10m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from St Helens to Apollo Bay. We recommend that you take the bus to Midland Hwy Opp. Perth Fire Station then fly from Launceston (LST) 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 10m.
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 St Helens to Apollo Bay. We recommend that you drive to Devonport then take a ferry to Port Melbourne then drive to Apollo Bay. instead which will take 14h 60m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from St Helens to Apollo Bay is to drive and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 14h 60m and will usually cost around A$380 ($255).
Compare travel optionsbetween St Helens and Apollo Bay
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus, Plane and Train | 8h 10m | A$235($160) | twice daily | 946km (588 miles) |
Bus, Ferry and Train + 1 similar | 17h 40m | A$350($235) | twice daily | 904km (562 miles) |
| Bus to Launceston Transit Centre, Cornwall Square, ferry and train | 17h 45m | A$360($240) | once a week | 940km (584 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 14h 60m | A$380($255) | twice daily | 863km (536 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between St Helens and Apollo Bay
Airlines
Virgin Australia
Qantas
Sharp Aviation
Regional Express
Bus companies
Calow's Coaches
Redline
Public Transport Victoria
Ferry operators
Spirit of Tasmania
Train operators
V/Line
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