How to get from Ardeer to Apollo Bay by bus and train?

From Ardeer to Apollo Bay by bus and train

To get from Ardeer to Apollo Bay in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 426 bus from Sunshine Motor Inn/Ballarat Rd station to Sunshine Station/Dickson St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GEELONG train and finally take the COACH bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce station to Pisces Holiday Park/Great Ocean Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 38 min. The bus and train schedule from Ardeer may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Apollo Bay on the Moovit app.

278min
Walk to bus stationBus - 426
426
Train - GEELONG
GEELONG
Bus - COACH
COACH
Leaves from Sunshine Motor Inn/Ballarat Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sunshine Motor Inn/Ballarat Rd
    ID 1433
    100 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 426426
    Wait for bus
    426
    Sunshine Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sunshine Station/Dickson St
    ID 18762
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Sunshine Station
    ID vic:rail:SUN
    100 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - GEELONGGEELONG
    Wait for train
    GEELONG
    Waurn Ponds
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Geelong Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:GEL
    48 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Geelong Station/Railway Tce
    ID 3252
    100 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - COACHCOACH
    Wait for bus
    COACH
    Visitor Information Centre
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Pisces Holiday Park/Great Ocean Rd
    Ride to bus station
    Pisces Holiday Park/Great Ocean Rd
    ID 17718
    162 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Ardeer to Apollo Bay

The distance between Ardeer, Melbourne and Apollo Bay, Melbourne is approximately 187.3 km, which can typically be travelled in 278 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Ardeer to Apollo Bay by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train timetable from Ardeer to Apollo Bay

To check the bus and train timetable from Ardeer to Apollo Bay using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Ardeer) and destination (Apollo Bay), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your journey and stay up to date with the latest bus and train timetables.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Ardeer to Apollo Bay?

    The fastest way takes 278 minutes, using Bus line 426, Train line GEELONG, Bus line COACH.

  • Is there a direct bus between Ardeer and Apollo Bay in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 38 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Ardeer to Apollo Bay in Melbourne?

    The 426 bus line goes from Sunshine Motor Inn/Ballarat Rd station near Ardeer to Sunshine Station/Dickson St station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Sunshine Station/Dickson St station near Apollo Bay in Melbourne.

  • How long does it take to travel from Ardeer to Apollo Bay in Melbourne by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Ardeer and Apollo Bay in Melbourne by bus and train is about 4 hr 38 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Ardeer to get to Apollo Bay in Melbourne?

    Get on the 426 bus from the Sunshine Motor Inn/Ballarat Rd stop near Ardeer in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Ardeer and Apollo Bay in Melbourne?

    Get off the bus at the Sunshine Station/Dickson St stop, which is closest to Apollo Bay in Melbourne.

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