The distance between Tin Can Bay and Apollo Bay is around 2,010km (1,249 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 23h 15m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Tin Can Bay to Apollo Bay by 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 → Tin Can Bay if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Monkland Street at Sovereign Cinema, Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne then Geelong and then to Visitor Information Centre/Great Ocean Rd.
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Take the bus to Monkland Street at Sovereign Cinema and then to Brisbane then take the train to Central Station then Southern Cross and then to Geelong then take the bus to Visitor Information Centre/Great Ocean Rd.
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There are several options for getting from Tin Can Bay to Apollo Bay by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around A$225 ($150) and will take around 1 day 12h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 23h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$380 ($255).
The distance between Tin Can Bay and Apollo Bay is around 2,010km (1,249 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,674km (1,040 miles)
It takes around 1 day 9h to get from Tin Can Bay and Apollo Bay by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 23h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Tin Can Bay to Apollo Bay is to drive which takes around 23h 15m and will set you back approx A$380 ($255).
The cheapest way to travel between Tin Can Bay and Apollo Bay, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around A$225 ($150) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Tin Can Bay and Apollo Bay. We recommend that you drive to Apollo Bay. instead which will take 23h 15m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Tin Can Bay and Apollo Bay. It typically takes around 1 day 14h and departs 4 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Tin Can Bay to Apollo Bay. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Monkland Street at Sovereign Cinema, Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne and Geelong. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 14h.
Polleys Coaches, Greyhound Australia, Premier Motor Service, Firefly Express, V/Line and Public Transport Victoria run regular bus services between Tin Can Bay and Apollo Bay. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 1 day 14h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Tin Can Bay to Apollo Bay. We recommend that you take the bus to Monkland Street at Sovereign Cinema and then to Brisbane then take the train to Central Station then Southern Cross and then to Geelong then take the bus to Visitor Information Centre/Great Ocean Rd. instead which will take 1 day 9h.
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 Tin Can Bay and Apollo Bay. The distance is around 2,010km (1,249 miles) by road and it will take around 23h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tin Can Bay to Apollo Bay is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 1 day 9h and will usually cost around A$245 ($165).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus | 1 day 14h | A$280($190) | 4 times a week | 2,464km (1,531 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 1 day 9h | A$245($165) | 5 times a week | 2,381km (1,480 miles) |
Bus to Monkland Street at Sovereign Cinema, train | 1 day 12h | A$225($150) | 5 times a week | 2,445km (1,519 miles) |
Drive | 23h 15m | A$380($255) | on demand | 2,010km (1,249 miles) |
Public Transport Victoria
V/Line
Polleys Coaches
Premier Motor Service
Qantas
Virgin Australia
NSW TrainLink
NSW TrainLink XPT
The following major airports near Apollo Bay offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.