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 47 min.

287min
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
    110 m • 2 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 Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:SUN
    230 m • 5 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

From Essendon to Apollo Bay by bus, train and tram

To get from Essendon to Apollo Bay in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one tram line, one train line and one bus line: take the 82 tram from Moonee Ponds Junction/Pascoe Vale Rd #32 station to Footscray Station/Leeds St #64 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 41 min.

281min
Walk to tram stationTram - 82
82
Train - GEELONG
GEELONG
Bus - COACH
COACH
Leaves from Moonee Ponds Junction/Pascoe Vale Rd #32

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    Moonee Ponds Junction/Pascoe Vale Rd #32
    ID 19269
    1.52 km • 20 min
  • 2
    Tram - 8282
    Wait for tram
    82
    Footscray
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    Footscray Station/Leeds St #64
    ID 17934
    26 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Footscray Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:FSY
    190 m • 3 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
    53 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 196.09 km, which can typically be travelled in 287 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.

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From Essendon to Apollo Bay by bus, train and tram

To get from Essendon to Apollo Bay in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one tram line, one train line and one bus line: take the 82 tram from Moonee Ponds Junction/Pascoe Vale Rd #32 station to Footscray Station/Leeds St #64 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 41 min.

281min
Walk to tram stationTram - 82
82
Train - GEELONG
GEELONG
Bus - COACH
COACH
Leaves from Moonee Ponds Junction/Pascoe Vale Rd #32

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    Moonee Ponds Junction/Pascoe Vale Rd #32
    ID 19269
    1.52 km • 20 min
  • 2
    Tram - 8282
    Wait for tram
    82
    Footscray
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    Footscray Station/Leeds St #64
    ID 17934
    26 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Footscray Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:FSY
    190 m • 3 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
    53 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

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 287 minutes, using Bus line 903, Train line GEELONG, Bus line COACH.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Essendon to Apollo Bay?

    The alternative route takes 281 minutes, using Tram line 82, 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 47 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 Altona Station station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Altona Station 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 47 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 Altona Station stop, which is closest to Apollo Bay in Melbourne.

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