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

From Melbourne to Apollo Bay by bus and train

To get from Melbourne to Apollo Bay in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SUNBURY train from Flinders Street station to Footscray station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG train and finally take the WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & APOLLO BAY bus from Geelong Railway Station (Geelong) station to Pisces Holiday Park/Great Ocean Rd (Apollo Bay) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 8 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

248minA$8.54
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Bus - WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & APOLLO BAY
WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & APOLLO BAY
Leaves from Flinders Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Melbourne
  • 2
    Train - SUNBURYSUNBURY
    Wait for train
    SUNBURY
    Sunbury
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Footscray
    10 min
  • 4
    Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONGGEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Wait for train
    GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Geelong
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Geelong
    55 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Geelong Railway Station (Geelong)
    ID 3252
    180 m • 3 min
  • 7
    Bus - WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & APOLLO BAYWARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & APOLLO BAY
    Wait for bus
    WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & APOLLO BAY
    Warrnambool
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Pisces Holiday Park/Great Ocean Rd (Apollo Bay)
    Ride to bus station
    Pisces Holiday Park/Great Ocean Rd (Apollo Bay)
    ID 17718
    162 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Melbourne to Apollo Bay by bus and train via SUNBURY, GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG and GEELONG - APOLLO BAY VIA LORNE, TORQUAY

To get from Melbourne to Apollo Bay in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SUNBURY train from Flinders Street station to Footscray station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG train and finally take the GEELONG - APOLLO BAY VIA LORNE, TORQUAY bus from Geelong Railway Station (Geelong) station to Pisces Holiday Park/Great Ocean Rd (Apollo Bay) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 8 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

248minA$8.54
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Bus - GEELONG - APOLLO BAY VIA LORNE, TORQUAY
GEELONG - APOLLO BAY VIA LORNE, TORQUAY
Leaves from Flinders Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Melbourne
  • 2
    Train - SUNBURYSUNBURY
    Wait for train
    SUNBURY
    Sunbury
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Footscray
    10 min
  • 4
    Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONGGEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Wait for train
    GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Geelong
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Geelong
    55 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Geelong Railway Station (Geelong)
    ID 3252
    180 m • 3 min
  • 7
    Bus - GEELONG - APOLLO BAY VIA LORNE, TORQUAYGEELONG - APOLLO BAY VIA LORNE, TORQUAY
    Wait for bus
    GEELONG - APOLLO BAY VIA LORNE, TORQUAY
    Apollo Bay
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Pisces Holiday Park/Great Ocean Rd (Apollo Bay)
    Ride to bus station
    Pisces Holiday Park/Great Ocean Rd (Apollo Bay)
    ID 17718
    162 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Melbourne to Apollo Bay

The distance between Melbourne, Melbourne and Apollo Bay, Melbourne is approximately 195.64 km, which can typically be travelled in 248 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Melbourne 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.

Public transport stations close to Melbourne

Melbourne is located at Melbourne, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is 5-Swanston St/Flinders St (Melbourne City).

Train stations close to Melbourne:

  • Flinders Street

Bus stations close to Melbourne:

  • Bourke St/Queen St (Melbourne City)
  • Little Collins St/Queen St (Melbourne City)
  • Casino/Southbank/Queens Bridge St (Southbank)

Public transport stations close to Apollo Bay, Melbourne

Apollo Bay is located at Apollo Bay, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Pisces Holiday Park/Great Ocean Rd (Apollo Bay).

Bus stations close to Apollo Bay:

  • Pisces Holiday Park/Great Ocean Rd (Apollo Bay)

Related Routes

Alternative route from Melbourne to Apollo Bay by bus and train via SUNBURY, GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG and GEELONG - APOLLO BAY VIA LORNE, TORQUAY

To get from Melbourne to Apollo Bay in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SUNBURY train from Flinders Street station to Footscray station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG train and finally take the GEELONG - APOLLO BAY VIA LORNE, TORQUAY bus from Geelong Railway Station (Geelong) station to Pisces Holiday Park/Great Ocean Rd (Apollo Bay) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 8 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

248minA$8.54
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Bus - GEELONG - APOLLO BAY VIA LORNE, TORQUAY
GEELONG - APOLLO BAY VIA LORNE, TORQUAY
Leaves from Flinders Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Melbourne
  • 2
    Train - SUNBURYSUNBURY
    Wait for train
    SUNBURY
    Sunbury
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Footscray
    10 min
  • 4
    Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONGGEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Wait for train
    GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Geelong
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Geelong
    55 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Geelong Railway Station (Geelong)
    ID 3252
    180 m • 3 min
  • 7
    Bus - GEELONG - APOLLO BAY VIA LORNE, TORQUAYGEELONG - APOLLO BAY VIA LORNE, TORQUAY
    Wait for bus
    GEELONG - APOLLO BAY VIA LORNE, TORQUAY
    Apollo Bay
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Pisces Holiday Park/Great Ocean Rd (Apollo Bay)
    Ride to bus station
    Pisces Holiday Park/Great Ocean Rd (Apollo Bay)
    ID 17718
    162 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 248 minutes, using Bus line SUNBURY, Bus line GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, Bus line WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & APOLLO BAY.

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

    The alternative route takes 248 minutes, using Bus line SUNBURY, Bus line GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, Bus line GEELONG - APOLLO BAY VIA LORNE, TORQUAY.

  • Is there a direct train between Melbourne 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 8 min.

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

    The SUNBURY train line goes from Sunbury station near Melbourne to Footscray station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Footscray station near Apollo Bay in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Melbourne and Apollo Bay in Melbourne by train and bus is about 4 hr 8 min.

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

    Get on the SUNBURY train from the Sunbury station near Melbourne in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the train at the Footscray stop, which is closest to Apollo Bay in Melbourne.

  • How much is the total train and bus fare from Melbourne to Apollo Bay?

    The ride from Melbourne to Apollo Bay costs A$8.54.