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

From Essendon to Apollo Bay by bus and train

To get from Essendon to Apollo Bay in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 903 bus from Essendon Station/Rose St 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 21 min. The bus and train schedule from Essendon may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Apollo Bay on the Moovit app.

261min
Walk to bus stationBus - 903
903
Train - GEELONG
GEELONG
Bus - COACH
COACH
Leaves from Essendon Station/Rose St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Essendon Station/Rose St
    ID 51775
    30 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 903903
    Wait for bus
    903
    Altona Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sunshine Station/Dickson St
    ID 40946
    29 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Sunshine Station
    ID vic:rail:SUN
    70 m • 1 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
    50 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 Essendon to Apollo Bay

The distance between Essendon, Melbourne and Apollo Bay, Melbourne is approximately 196.88 km, which can typically be travelled in 261 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Essendon 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 Essendon to Apollo Bay

To check the bus and train timetable from Essendon to Apollo Bay using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Essendon) 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 Essendon to Apollo Bay?

    The fastest way takes 261 minutes, using Bus line 903, Train line GEELONG, Bus line COACH.

  • Is there a direct bus between Essendon 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 21 min.

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

    The 903 bus line goes from Essendon Station/Rose St station near Essendon 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 Essendon to Apollo Bay in Melbourne by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Essendon and Apollo Bay in Melbourne by bus and train is about 4 hr 21 min.

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

    Get on the 903 bus from the Essendon Station/Rose St stop near Essendon in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Essendon 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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