The distance between Swansea and Apollo Bay is around 1,129km (702 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes around 7h 40m.
We've found 7 different ways to get from Swansea to Apollo Bay by train, plane, bus 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 Newcastle (NTL) 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 Sydney, Melbourne then Geelong and then to Visitor Information Centre/Great Ocean Rd.
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Take the train to Central Station then Southern Cross and then to Colac then take the bus to Visitor Information Centre/Great Ocean Rd.
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There are several options for getting from Swansea to Apollo Bay by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around A$90 ($62) and will take around 18hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly, then take the train and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 7h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$420 ($280).
The distance between Swansea and Apollo Bay is around 1,129km (702 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 954km (593 miles)
It takes around 8h 50m to get from Swansea and Apollo Bay by train, plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 12h 35m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Swansea to Apollo Bay is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes around 7h 40m and will set you back approx A$420 ($280).
The cheapest way to travel between Swansea and Apollo Bay, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around A$90 ($62) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Swansea and Apollo Bay. We recommend that you fly from Newcastle (NTL) 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 40m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Swansea and Apollo Bay. It typically takes around 19hrs and departs 4 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Swansea to Apollo Bay. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Charlestown Square Pearson St Stand A, Sydney, Melbourne and Geelong. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 19hrs.
Premier Motor Service, Greyhound Australia, Firefly Express, V/Line and Public Transport Victoria run regular bus services between Swansea and Apollo Bay. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 19hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Swansea to Apollo Bay. We recommend that you take the train to Central Station then fly from Sydney (SYD) 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 50m.
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 Swansea and Apollo Bay. The distance is around 1,154km (717 miles) by road and it will take around 12h 35m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Swansea to Apollo Bay is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 8h 50m and will usually cost around A$275 ($185).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane, Train and Bus + 1 similar | 7h 40m | A$420($280) | every 20 mins | 1,141km (709 miles) |
Train, Plane and Bus | 8h 50m | A$275($185) | every 20 mins | 1,129km (702 miles) |
Bus | 19hrs | A$195($130) | 4 times a week | 1,326km (824 miles) |
Train and Bus + 2 similar | 17hrs | A$220($150) | once a week | 1,331km (827 miles) |
Train to Central Station, bus | 17h 50m | A$115($76) | once daily | 1,317km (818 miles) |
Train to Epping Station, bus | 18hrs | A$90($62) | 4 times a week | 1,215km (755 miles) |
Drive | 12h 35m | A$220($145) | on demand | 1,154km (717 miles) |
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The following major airports near Apollo Bay offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.