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

From Pakenham to Apollo Bay by bus and train

To get from Pakenham to Apollo Bay in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the TRARALGON train from Pakenham 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 5 hr 19 min. The bus and train schedule from Pakenham may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Apollo Bay on the Moovit app.

319min
Walk to train stationTrain - TRARALGON
TRARALGON
Train - GEELONG
GEELONG
Bus - COACH
COACH
Leaves from Pakenham Railway Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Pakenham Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:PKM
    300 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Train - TRARALGONTRARALGON
    Wait for train
    TRARALGON
    Southern Cross
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:SSS
    67 min
  • 4
    Train - GEELONGGEELONG
    Wait for train
    GEELONG
    Waurn Ponds
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Geelong Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:GEL
    63 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Geelong Station/Railway Tce
    ID 3252
    100 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - COACHCOACH
    Wait for bus
    COACH
    Visitor Information Centre
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Pisces Holiday Park/Great Ocean Rd
    Ride to bus station
    Pisces Holiday Park/Great Ocean Rd
    ID 17718
    156 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Pakenham to Apollo Bay

The distance between Pakenham, Melbourne and Apollo Bay, Melbourne is approximately 253.54 km, which can typically be travelled in 319 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Pakenham 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 Pakenham to Apollo Bay

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

    The fastest way takes 319 minutes, using Train line TRARALGON, Train line GEELONG, Bus line COACH.

  • Is there a direct train between Pakenham 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 5 hr 19 min.

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

    The TRARALGON train line goes from Pakenham Railway Station near Pakenham to Southern Cross Railway Station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Southern Cross Railway Station near Apollo Bay in Melbourne.

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

    The total travel time between Pakenham and Apollo Bay in Melbourne by train and bus is about 5 hr 19 min.

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

    Get on the TRARALGON train from the Pakenham Railway Station near Pakenham in Melbourne.

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

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

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