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

From Dandenong to Apollo Bay by bus and train

To get from Dandenong to Apollo Bay in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the PAKENHAM train from Dandenong Railway Station station to Southern Cross Railway Station 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 56 min. The bus and train schedule from Dandenong may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Apollo Bay on the Moovit app.

296min
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Train - GEELONG
GEELONG
Bus - COACH
COACH
Leaves from Dandenong Railway Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Dandenong
  • 2
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    Flinders Street Via City Loop
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:SSS
    48 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:SSS
    290 m • 4 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
    61 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 Dandenong to Apollo Bay

The distance between Dandenong, Melbourne and Apollo Bay, Melbourne is approximately 227.11 km, which can typically be travelled in 296 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Dandenong 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 schedule from Dandenong to Apollo Bay

To check the bus and train schedule from Dandenong to Apollo Bay using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Dandenong) 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 trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and train schedules.

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 296 minutes, using Train line PAKENHAM, Train line GEELONG, Bus line COACH.

  • Is there a direct train between Dandenong and Apollo Bay in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 56 min.

  • Which train line goes from Dandenong to Apollo Bay in Melbourne?

    The PAKENHAM train line goes from Flinders Street Via City Loop station near Dandenong to Southern Cross Railway Station station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Southern Cross Railway Station station near Apollo Bay in Melbourne.

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

    The total travel time between Dandenong and Apollo Bay in Melbourne by train and bus is about 4 hr 56 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Dandenong to get to Apollo Bay in Melbourne?

    Get on the PAKENHAM train from the Flinders Street Via City Loop station near Dandenong in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the train at the Southern Cross Railway Station stop, which is closest to Apollo Bay in Melbourne.

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